Edinburgh: Crime and Punishment Walking Tour
Grassmarket, Edinburgh
Award-winning Edinburgh true crime tour with costumed guide! Discover dark history, murder mysteries at iconic crime scenes. Perfect 5-star reviews, small groups. Authentic storytelling!
This is an award-winning true crime walking tour in Edinburgh's Old Town, ideal for true crime enthusiasts and history lovers.
Highlights
- Award-winning guide in authentic historical costume reveals Edinburgh's dark secrets
- Visit notorious crime scenes: Writers' Museum, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Hear stories of Burke and Hare body snatchers and Deacon Brodie's crimes
- Small groups (maximum 15), with intimate storytelling and perfect 5-star reviews
- Local crime attraction recommendations from your Edinburgh expert guide
Description
Discover the hidden dark history of Edinburgh on this spine-chilling 2-hour walking tour through the UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Led by expert guides dressed in handmade period costumes, this is Edinburgh's only true crime tour featured in Scotland's Jacobite Festival.
Explore sites of infamous murders, executions, and criminal conspiracies, including the Writers' Museum, St Giles' Cathedral, West Parliament Square, and Greyfriars Kirkyard. Walk the cobbled closes where justice was served and crimes unfolded.
Your local guide, a winner of Scotland's Award for Excellence, shares authentic stories about Burke and Hare, Deacon Brodie, and medieval witch trials only known to locals. Small groups (maximum 15) ensure a personal experience with opportunities to ask questions. Previous guests highlight the tour as captivating and a highlight of their Edinburgh visit.
The tour also offers exclusive recommendations for crime-themed attractions, mysterious pubs, and lesser-known historical sites to explore afterwards.
Suitable for ages 12 and over, the tour runs rain or shine and combines expert storytelling, handmade costumes, and insider knowledge for an authentic experience.
Includes
- Expert local guide in authentic historical costume
- 2-hour guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
- Small group experience (maximum 15 people)
- Professional storytelling of true crime cases
- Visit to 5 or more notorious crime scene locations
- Local concierge recommendations for further attractions
- Relaxed pace suitable for all fitness levels
- Wheelchair and mobility scooter accessible route
- Rain or shine guarantee
- Instagram-worthy photo opportunities
- Pet-friendly tours: dogs, cats, hamsters, rabbits, birds, and other pets welcome with water provided en route
Excludes
- Wheelchair rental (bring your own)
- Entry fees to attractions (recommendations only)
- Food and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
- No additional fees
Important Information
- Bring a coat or jacket as Scottish weather is unpredictable and can change quickly
Easy cancellation
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
