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Inverness: The Dark Side Tour

Inverness: The Dark Side Tour

5.0(5 reviews)
1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
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Inverness, United Kingdom

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Explore Edinburgh’s dark history on a 90-minute guided walking tour

Hear chilling tales of beheadings, lost spirits, and grisly deeds

Discover the city’s past of earthquakes, floods, and fires

Visit graves of notable figures and uncover their macabre stories

Ideal evening tour with a safe, expert guide and flexible timing

Edinburgh Evening Walking Tour Reveals Dark History, Legends, and Haunted Streets


An evening walking tour through Edinburgh offers visitors a dramatic journey into the city’s darker past, where history, legend, and mystery intertwine. Over 90 minutes, guests are guided through streets that once witnessed executions, disasters, and turbulent events that shaped the city’s long and complex history.


The experience highlights stories of beheadings, unrest, and historic tragedies that contrast sharply with Edinburgh’s modern reputation as a peaceful cultural capital. Along the route, guides recount accounts of earthquakes, floods, and fires that affected the city long before its present-day transformation.


The tour also explores tales of knights, mysterious standing stones, and the graves of notable historical figures. These stops provide insight into the lives—and often grisly reputations—of those who once shaped Scotland’s political and social landscape.


Led by an expert guide, the experience is designed to be atmospheric rather than frightening, offering a structured walk through Edinburgh’s historic core. Typically recommended for the evening, the tour blends storytelling and heritage, presenting a vivid portrait of the city’s shadowed past.

What's Included
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
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Based on 5 reviews
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Mar P.Google
December 03, 2025

Mike and Stuart provided our group of 8 with two days of unforgettable experiences. Both were excellent guides and very accommodating and flexible to the likes and dislikes of the group. They also provided us with a transfer to Edinburgh, which made our travel easier. Highly recommend them to anyone visiting Inverness.

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John D.Google
November 11, 2025

I reached out to Mike at H&S almost 10 months ago to set up a private tour when our ship docked at Invergordon. Mike answered quickly and was very accommodating to our schedule. Mike picked us up right on-time at the port in a very comfortable Mercedes van. What impressed me the most was there were two woman who were basically scammed by the tour company they had hired and before we left, Mike had phoned another driver and customized a last minute tour for them. Very impressive. Mike took us to several locations and his knowledge of the history of each location was fantastic, especially at Culloden. Mike adjusted times so we were able to see everything and more, well within our timeframe. The group was very pleased with Mike and H&S and we would use them again. Thanks Mike for a great tour!

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Brandi M.Google
October 06, 2025

We had an AMAZING tour with William of the Isle of Skye! William was full of historical knowledge and information at each stop and POIs along the way! We are extremely thankful that he was able to accommodate our tour last minute and fit in all the stops we had hoped to see on the isle! He was very friendly, helpful, and accommodating - we could not ask for more - it was the highlight of our vacation! We highly recommend Historic and Scenic Tours and William! Thank you for everything!

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Explore More Inverness: The Dark Side Tour

Discover the wonders of Inverness, United Kingdom with this unforgettable experience. Explore Inverness’ dark past on a 1.5-hour after-dark Halloween tour, following the footsteps of murderers, executioners, and mischievous fairies. Highlights of your tour include: Explore Edinburgh’s dark history on a 90-minute guided walking tourHear chilling tales of beheadings, lost spirits, and grisly deedsDiscover the city’s past of earthquakes, floods, and firesVisit graves of notable figures and uncover their macabre storiesIdeal evening tour with a safe, expert guide . This tour includes: Expert, local guide. Embark on a journey through the brutal history of Edinburgh, the Highland Capital. Over 90 minutes, uncover tales of beheadings and darker deeds that haunt these now-peaceful streets. While ghost sightings aren’t guaranteed, stories of lost spirits and restless souls will make you see the city in a new, chilling light—once ravaged by earthquakes, floods, and fires long before it became the beloved. Duration: 1 hours 30 minutes. Book your Inverness: The Dark Side Tour today and create memories that will last a lifetime!