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Executions, Body Snatchers & Life in Edinburgh's Shadows Free Tour

9.7 (18)

Forget the legends—this tour uncovers Edinburgh’s grim reality. From body snatchers to public executions, discover the true dark history of the city. A chilling, authentic journey into a past more disturbing than any ghost story.

Provided by Stuart McClelland

1h 45min

10:30 AM, 4:00 PM +1 More +1 More

1h 45min

10:30 AM, 4:00 PM +1 More +1 More

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Free Tour of the Ghosts & Mysteries of the Royal Mile

9.0 (9,176)

Join our Free Ghost Tour in Edinburgh and uncover the city’s dark past! For 1.5 hours, wander through the historic alleys and streets as chilling tales of Edinburgh’s haunted history come to life. Discover the eerie side of this enchanting city!

Provided by ViajarPorEscocia.com

2 hours

6:00 PM, 7:00 PM +1 More +1 More

2 hours

6:00 PM, 7:00 PM +1 More +1 More

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Free Tour Edinburgh Mysteries, Ghosts & Witch Burning

9.4 (2,432)

A tour for the daring and for everyone. Learn about the alleys where the 17th-century people lived in the city of Edinburgh, but especially how they died during the Black Death, and the doctors who tried to cure them with bird masks.

Provided by Somos Escocia

2 hours

4:30 PM, 6:00 PM +1 More +1 More

2 hours

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Edinburgh Ghosts Free Night Tour

9.3 (1,298)

Discover the best kept secrets. Listen to the most incredible stories of the city and learn all about the darkest times of the past. The subway city, body snatchers and a lot of other anecdotes.

Provided by Brújula Free Tours

2 hours

6:30 PM

2 hours

6:30 PM

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The Dark Side of Edinburgh: Free Tour

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Join us and discover the darker side of Edinburgh! Walk through its streets full of stories of witches, ghosts and unsolved crimes. When night falls, the city reveals its most disturbing secrets, do you dare to explore them?

Provided by Edimburgo Tip Tours

2h 15min

5:00 PM

2h 15min

5:00 PM

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83,593 Reviews in Edinburgh

Reviewed on Aug 25, 2026

by Amy Lane

(2 reviews)

"Sarah and Pacino: 10/10"

Sarah was an excellent host, clearly loves her city and had tons of fun personal anecdotes to go along with the history. Very fun, athletically-easy tour. And Pacino was a great mascot :)

Reviewed on Aug 24, 2026

by Fay Chin-Rippee

(2 reviews)

"Edinburg old town tour."

Jen gave a very interesting and fun tour of old Edinburg. She engaged everyone especially the Harry Potter fans and history buffs too. She also gave recommendations for the better places to eat.

Reviewed on Aug 22, 2026

by Olga Olivera

(2 reviews)

"Ideal para primera visita"

Despite the city being so crowded, the guide did not lead the tour with professionalism, patience, and respect. I would prefer not to receive so many commercial recommendations.

Reviewed on Aug 21, 2026

by Bella Santana

(1 review)

"Tour de Harry Potter"

A magical experience ✨ A wonderful experience on the Harry Potter Tour! ????✨ Fátima was a fantastic guide: approachable, friendly, fun, and very attentive at all times. She knew how to convey...

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

by Luis Alemán

(1 review)

"Recorrido por Edimburgo"

Congratulations to our guide, ECHEDEY—the tour was very well explained and enjoyable.

Reviewed on Aug 20, 2026

by Sara Butz

(2 reviews)

"Couldn't be better!"

Wonderful Tourguide! Sarah is super friendly, her stories really draw you in and make you want to hear more and I have never met a person that is so enthusiastic about the Harry Potter Universe....

Reviewed on Aug 18, 2026

by José Manuel Gil

(1 review)

"Un inicio de viaje genial"

We arrived at noon, and this was our first tour—a great way to start our trip. The guide, Marcos, was fantastic and told us the city’s most spine-chilling stories!! Highly recommended

Reviewed on Aug 17, 2026

by Zhanna Dzhykhvashvili

(1 review)

"highly recommended"

My friends and I were lucky enough to join their free city tour in Edinburgh, and I would say it's the best decision if it's your first time in the city and you're craving to get the most...

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2026

by José Maria Sanchez

(1 review)

"Visita recomendada."

I think the guide was excellent. It was a highly recommended tour.

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

by Petra Makai

(3 reviews)

"With or without Bobby"

We always go on a walking tour on the first day to get a general feel for the city. We truly missed the dog companion! I recommend a plush one for the future. Joe is a witty guide with...

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

by Pallavi Kankani

(1 review)

"Had a great time"

I loved the house of minalima

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2026

by anna troise

(1 review)

"Ottimo"

Edinburgh is beautiful, and our guide, Marisol, was excellent, helpful, knowledgeable, and also very friendly.

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