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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Halloween Tour
5.0
(20 reviews)
1 h 45 min
Free cancellation
out of 5
20 reviews
About this activity
Enjoy a Halloween Tour and learn more about Edinburgh's dark past. Visit Canongate Kirkyard, learn about the Black Death, and visit sites of 19th-century serial killers on this chilling walking tour.
Discover about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
We will also show you some nice views across Edinburgh whilst talking about a particularly dark chapter in the city’s history, the burning of witches and warlocks , and we will see if any of those who do this tour would have ended up on those bonfires.
Learn more about Scotland’s mythical site and the Scottish faeries.
All this mystery and mysticism that surrounds Edinburgh for decades attracts hundreds of tourists to the city wanting to know what happened in these centuries, are you going to miss it?
Halloween
Private and Luxury
Walking Tours
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out
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At a glance
- Duration
- 1 h 45 min
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group
- Up to 30 people
- People per booking
- 1–10
- Guide
- German, English, Italian, Spanish
- Operated by
- Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia
Ages: Infants (0–4 years) · Children (5–14 years) · Adults (15–60 years) · Seniors (61–99 years)
What is included
Included
- Included: Tour Guide
Not included
- Not included: Tea and coffee: Coffee and/or Tea
Itinerary
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Old Calton Burial Ground
Passing by
We will talk about corpses, but about the black market of corpses from the 19th century and serial killers, William Burke and William Hare. We will visit Old Calton Cemetery and Canongate Kirkyard.
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Passing by
Learn about the alleys where the 17th century people lived in the city of Edinburgh.
Meeting point and pickup
Everyone meets at the meeting point.
Meeting point
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We will be at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral and in front of the entrance to Advocate's Close. Look black umbrella!
End point
Cancellation
Free cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| If you cancel | You get back |
|---|---|
| At least one day before | 100% |
| Less than a day before | 0% |
- The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.
Good to know
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
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Travelers should have a high level of physical fitness
Options
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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Halloween Tour
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Halloween-Tour auf Deutsch
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Tour Halloween en español
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Tour di Halloween in italiano
Traveller ratings
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