Dark History Walking Tour

Edinburgh Dark History Guided Walking Tour

This guided walking tour in Edinburgh explores the city’s dark history, ideal for those interested in true crime and paranormal tales.

Highlights

• Discover Edinburgh’s dark history on a guided walking tour
• Learn about the Scottish Witch Trials and the city’s haunted past
• Hear the gruesome stories of Edinburgh’s most prolific serial killers, William Burke and William Hare
• Visit graveyards and uncover tales of body snatching and cannibalism
• Experience spine-chilling stories about Edinburgh's morbid history

Description

Explore the darker side of Edinburgh on this walking tour focusing on grim historical events. Visit local graveyards and learn about Burke and Hare, who committed multiple murders to supply bodies for anatomy studies. Discover how one offender's flesh was reportedly used as binding for medical textbooks.

Examine notorious witchcraft cases prosecuted in the city and the harsh punishments that were once public spectacles. Find out about a local family’s acts of cannibalism, a story that inspired films like 'The Hills Have Eyes.'

While ghost sightings are not guaranteed, the tour includes chilling stories meant to unsettle and intrigue.

Includes

• Visit to graveyards
• Stories of Scottish Witch Trials
• Tales of body snatching criminals
• History of cannibalism in Edinburgh
• Story of serial killers William Burke and William Hare

Important Information

• The tour includes morbid and gruesome historical topics
• No underground visits are included
• Ghost sightings are not guaranteed
• The tour runs in all weather conditions, so dress appropriately

Cancellation Policy

Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.

For the best experience, wear comfortable shoes and warm clothing. Book in advance to secure your preferred tour date.