1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
Explore the darker side of St Andrews with a local guide
Uncover tales from the rabbit wars to Al Capone’s hidden connections
Experience a unique and thrilling perspective on your St Andrews visit
Learn about the city’s plague, mystic legends, and macabre events
€ 13.51
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Originally a sold-out Halloween event, the Dark Side Tour is now available as a private experience. Explore St Andrews—a city of castles, a cathedral, and Scotland’s oldest university—through the lens of its darker history. This tour reveals the stories that have shaped Scotland’s past and present, but it is not for the faint-hearted.
From wild rabbits overrunning the Old Course to the mysterious poisonous sausage massacre, and even the plague, St Andrews is steeped in mystic and macabre tales. Walk in the footsteps of gangsters, murderers, and martyrs as you uncover the city’s hidden secrets. This immersive tour brings the eerie and the extraordinary to life, offering a unique perspective on one of Scotland’s most iconic towns.
Local, expert guide
Admissions to other paid attractions
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Water Bottle
Tour lasts 1.5 hours and involves walking on uneven streets
Not suitable for young children or those sensitive to dark themes
Dress for all weather conditions, as the tour takes place outdoors
Comfortable shoes recommended for walking
Tour includes tales of murder, plague, and other macabre events
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The guide was very knowledgeable and the tour was enjoyable
Great tour with our guide Richard, he was very informative and a good host. We were a small party but that didn't dampen his obvious enthusiasm for all things paranormal. Did see any ghost's but did feel very cold and uneasy at the eye of the needle arch, a strange cold eerie place. Good value and would recommend
Fantastic tour with Richard ! Such a great speaker and story teller ! Great From Switzerland
This has been the highlight of our trip around England and Scotland. Richard is knowledgeable and provided a wonderful experience. There was no gimmicks or acting which made for a really in-depth and authentic experience.
If you really want a tour that explains and discusses the paranormal, then do not miss this tour. Richard Falconer is an expert on the subject and not just the ghosts of St Andrews. This is not a tour for those just coming along for laughs. Richard is extremely knowledgeable on the subject and I came away both impressed and so glad that I had found such a fascinating person to take me round the beautiful but definitely haunted town of St Andrews
Very cool way of learning the town's history. St Andrews looks amazing at night. Richard the tour guide is very knowledgeable and enthusiastic. I enjoyed the history facts more than the ghost stories. The latter should definitely be presented more as fun trivia rather than serious information.
