Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.Attractions and Activities: Royal Mile (Free entry) Meet your guide on Edinburgh's Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare of the Old Town, and then set off on foot to begin your walking tour of the city's shade side. Edinburgh is crawling with odd activity, and there are tales of murderers, vampires, monsters and even cannibals that locals nervously recall to each other. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: North Bridge (Free entry) Follow your guide through dark courtyards and eerie alleys, and hear spine-chilling stories of executions, murders, torture, ghosts and witchcraft. Then, make for the North Bridge, with its own formidable history, before climbing Calton Hill. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Calton Hill (Free entry) Feel the hair on the back of your neck stand on end as your guide tells real-life tales of gore and gruesomeness, including stories about the witch trials that once took place here. Discover how the site is still used today for pagan rituals such as the Edinburgh Beltane Fire Festival, and drink in 360-degree views of the city's skyline. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Old Calton Burial Ground (Free entry) Then, continue to the Old Calton Burial Ground, one of Edinburgh's chilling cemeteries. See the imposing mausoleum that marks the final resting place of David Hume, who is said to have made a deal with the devil, and perhaps hear of the infamous body snatchers Burke and Hare. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Canongate Kirk (Free entry) Alternatively, visit the Canongate Kirkyard cemetery, which dates back to the 17th century. Rest assured, there is no staged gimmickry, monster masks or made-up stories on this tour. 30 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh Old Town (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) After roughly two hours, your tour concludes at a local pub near the Royal Mile, where you can purchase a pint of beer or a dram of whisky to help cool your nerves after this entertaining and intriguing tour (own expense).
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion The tours starts at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close. Look for the guide with the SANDEMANs red name badge.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.