• Royal Mile - Meet your guide on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, the main artery of the Old Town, and embark on your walking exploration of the city’s darker aspects. Edinburgh is teeming with strange occurrences, and the locals whisper of murderers, vampires, beasts, and even cannibals with trepidation.
• North Bridge - Accompany your guide through shadowy courtyards and sinister backstreets, listening to harrowing accounts of hangings, killings, torment, apparitions, and sorcery. Then, proceed to the North Bridge, notorious for its grim past, before ascending Calton Hill.
• Calton Hill - As your guide recounts authentic horror stories, including those of the historic witch trials, feel a shiver run down your spine. Learn about the hill’s current use for pagan celebrations like the Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival, while enjoying panoramic views of the cityscape.
• Old Calton Burial Ground - Next, make your way to the Old Calton Burial Ground, one of Edinburgh’s haunting graveyards. Observe the grand tomb of David Hume, rumored to have struck a bargain with the devil, and possibly learn about the notorious resurrectionists Burke and Hare.
• Canongate Kirk - Or, you might explore the Canongate Kirkyard cemetery, established in the 17th century. This tour is free from theatrical tricks, fabricated tales, or costumed creatures.
• Edinburgh Old Town - Concluding after approximately two hours, your journey ends at a nearby tavern on the Royal Mile, where you’re invited to unwind with a beer or whisky at your own expense, following this captivating and eerie excursion.

• Professional guide

• Hotel pickup and drop-off

Discover the dark corners of Edinburgh. The horrifying and the majestic. The supernatural and the horrifying. This 2-hour journey is an enticingly thrilling walk through the eerie and obscure side of Scotland’s capital. Step into the spots known for legends of murder, horrifying creatures, and chaos, and make a stop at Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard, two of Edinburgh’s eeriest graveyards. Listen to actual stories of witches, grave-robbers, vampires, cannibals and more shared by your captivating guide throughout the tour.

• 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.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.