Certified activity
Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends
Low Price Guarantee
1 / 9
- ● Instant confirmation
- ● Ticket delivered instantly after booking
- ● Digital ticket: QR code, image ticket, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, PDF
About this activity
Departure Time at 6:30 PM. Returns to original departure point.
Your evening tour begins at a designated meeting point in Edinburgh Old Town. Greet your guide and receive an introduction to the city’s dark history.Wind your way down the cobbled streets surrounding Calton Hill and North Bridge, beneath which lies the Blair Street Vaults. Discover tales of torture and treason interspersed with stories of pagan festivals and dramatic historical events.Get acquainted with the deceased residents of Canongate cemetery, and discover the truth behind the gruesome exploits of Burke and Hare, the notorious Edinburgh grave robbers.Your tour concludes on the Royal Mile.
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Children up to 13 years old are welcome to join this tour for free. We reserve the right to ask for a valid ID for children joining our tours
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
- We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Dark Side Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
- Most travelers can participate
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start date of the experience.
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Location
- Edinburgh
- Guide language
- English
- Departures
- 09:00, 12:00, 18:00
- Availability
- Timed departures
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation until start time
- Confirmation
- Instant confirmation
- Ticket
- Mobile ticket
- Operator
- Edin Explore
Includes
- ✓ Professional guide
Not included
- ✕ Hotel pickup and drop-off
Who can attend
- ● Adult (Age 18-99)
- ● Disabled adult (Age 0-99)
- ● Family (Age 0-99)
Meeting point
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Open in Google MapsHow your ticket works
- ✓ Instant confirmation
- ✓ Ticket delivered instantly after booking
- ✓ Digital ticket: QR code, image ticket, Apple Wallet, Google Wallet, PDF
- ✓ Delivered as Voucher and Ticket
Good to know
- ● See Edinburgh landmarks illuminated by night
- ● Delve into the dark history of Scotland's capital
Frequently asked questions
When is this tour available?
Explore Edinburgh at its most atmospheric on a night tour! This tour only departs after sunset!