1 hour(s) 30 minute(s)
English
Included
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
€ 16.89
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Free cancellation and unlimited rescheduling leads to total flexibility while you plan your travels
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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 destination it is today.
Learn about a knight in shining armor, mysterious standing stones, and visit the graves of notable figures, uncovering hard evidence of their grisly habits. Your expert guide ensures a safe experience as you follow a trail of bones, ideally in the evening, with flexibility to accommodate timing requests where possible.
Expert, local guide
Gratuities
Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Bottle Water
Nearby public transportation available
Bring a water bottle to stay hydrated
Most travelers can participate
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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.
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!
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!
We could not have had a better tour than the one Mike gave us. While we weren't sure exactly where we wanted to go or what to see Mike made suggestions and allowed us to pick and choose, based on the weather, where we went. He knew every town and road and made this excursion the highlight of our entire British Isles cruise. He even had the snacks available to keep a 10 year old boy happy!
We booked two full day excursions with H&S Tours and it was glorious! The first day we traveled from Inverness to the Isle of Skye with Mike. He was gracious, knowledgeable, and he brought snacks! The second day Stuart took the four of us to Fort William, stopping at scenic locations along the way. Both guides tailored the tour to our requests and interests. We have joined large bus tours in the past. They can be nice, but we wanted something different this time. It was a luxury to have a private guide, travel at our own pace, and view the places we requested. H&S Tours delivered two amazing days with breathtaking vistas and scenic villages. We recommend them without reservation and would definitely book H&S Tours again.
