The Dark Side of Edinburgh: Free Tour

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Provided by: Edimburgo Tip Tours
Duration
2h 15min
Meeting point
En frente del Mary Kings Close
Languages
Spanish
From €0
Tip based
Free Booking. Free Cancellation.
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Overview

Warning for the brave... and the fearful:

If you love to hear the gory, gloomy and ghostly tales of a city, this tour is for you!

Get ready to hear some of Edinburgh's most terrifying tales, learn about its most haunting legends and, if you have the gift, maybe even meet one of its ghosts (we can't guarantee it, but you never know).

It is important to know that this tour is NOT theatrical nor do you go down into the hidden areas of the city such as Mary King's close or the vaults of Southbridge.

what will you discover on this tour?
- Some of the methods of torture and public executions.
- The alleys and dark corners where the plague of 1645 killed half the population of Edinburgh.
- The story of William Burke and William Hare, serial killers.
- The terrible period of the witchcraft persecutions and how fear and false accusations affected thousands of people in Scotland.
- Stories of some lost souls who still roam the Old Town.
- Edinburgh's connection with the paranormal.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • Mercat Cross

Meeting point

En frente del Mary Kings Close

On arrival

You will find us in front of Mary Kings Close
Zip code: EH1 1PG
Our guides will have an orange umbrella.

Things to note

Information to take into account:

- We need a minimum of 5 people or 3 reservations to run the tour
- Please arrive 5 minutes before the start of the tour to check in
- Come dressed for the weather (Check BBC Weather Edinburgh)
- Give a voluntary payment to the guides INDIVIDUALLY
- Come with an excellent attitude to walk the spooky streets of Edinburgh.

Free Cancellation

You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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