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Discover the scary tales and horrifying scandals of the old city
Tales of Edinburgh Tour: Ghosts, Graveyards & Legends
Tales of Edinburgh Tour: Ghosts, Graveyards & Legends
Explore the spooky side of Edinburgh
Discover the scary tales and horrifying scandals of the old city

Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

By Withlocals
8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$298 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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  • 2h 30m
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Overview

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its ghost tales, myths and legends.

On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about ghosts, myths and legends and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Edinburgh as you visit the Robert Fergusson statue, Canongate Kirkyard and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Edinburgh from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!

Withlocals Treasures of Edinburgh Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

Activity location

  • Canongate Kirk
    • 153 Canongate
    • EH8 8BN, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 145 Canongate
    • 145 Canongate
    • EH8 8BN, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Myths Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 30 minutes2h 30m
    2h 30m
  • English

Short description: Go on a spooky tour of Edinburgh with a local, you will discover the scary tales and horrifying scandals of the old city.

Language options: English
Price details
NZ$297.96 x 1 AdultNZ$297.96
Total
Price is NZ$297.96

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedPrivate Tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedThis tour is carbon neutral
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedHotel pick-up and drop off
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedFood & drinks

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Canongate Kirk
  • 10m
The churchyard around the Canongate Kirk was used for burials from the late 1680s until the mid-20th century.
Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • 20m
Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, with burials taking place since the late 16th century, making it a resting place of notable Edinburgh residents.
Robert Fergusson Statue
  • 15m
Statue of one of Scotland its most famous poets from the 18th century.
St Cecilia's Hall & Music Museum (Pass by)
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Greyfriars Bobby (Pass by)
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
Museum of Childhood (Pass by)
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
The Burns Monument (Pass by)
Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCanongate Kirk
    • 153 Canongate
    • EH8 8BN, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE145 Canongate
    • 145 Canongate
    • EH8 8BN, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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