• Greyfriars Kirk - This entire tour takes place within the historic burial ground. We don’t visit the Kirk itself, although we recommend guests visit this wonderful building during their visit to Edinburgh.
• Historic Edinburgh Tours - Our entire tour takes place within the historic burial ground of Greyfriars Kirkyard.

• Expert local guide

• Gratuities

The tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard is tailormade for those curious about the annals of Scottish history. The individuals interred within the Kirkyard helped shape Edinburgh into its present form. We’ll recount some of the most pivotal, engaging, and unexpected tales about these truly intriguing individuals. All this will be done in a fun, professional, and dignified way.

Greyfriars is a captivating location tethered to some truly astonishing accounts from Scotland’s past (and not just related to Edinburgh). Their narratives form an integral part of Edinburgh’s history. You will discover more about these personalities while standing a mere few inches from their final resting places.

Listen to the extraordinary stories of martyred Covenanters, a humorous artist, a notorious specter, tomb raiders, the guilty Irish slayers Burke and Hare, a suffering spy and, certainly not least of all, the devout Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby.

Are you prepared to encounter the ‘Deceased of Ancient Edinburgh’?

• Due to uneven surfaces. we will try to make alterations for wheelchair users.

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