1h15

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About this activity

Visit the scenes of many horrific tortures, murders and supernatural happenings on this award winning 'outdoor' tour of historic Old Town of Edinburgh. Your guide, under the cloak of darkness, is famous Edinburgh character Adam Lyal (deceased), highwayman, who was executed in Edinburgh's Grassmarket on 27th March 1811.

Mr Lyal leads you through the haunted alleyways and dark courtyards of Old Town Edinburgh telling tales of executions and torture, ghosts and witchcraft, and the notorious 19th century trade of body snatching.

Although the subject matter is dark, Mr Lyal's approach is fairly light-hearted. With a ghost as your guide, there will no doubt be a few strange incidents on route, whilst our "jumper-ooters" provide guaranteed ghastly appearances!

Beware! This walking tour takes place in the cobbled streets of Edinburgh in all seasons. In the interests of safety please dress appropriately and wear sensible shoes. You come on this tour at your own risk and it is not for the faint hearted.

Please note: Due to a planned annual event in Edinburgh, the departure point is from a different location between July 29 – August 24, except Sundays.

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Included

Copy of the Witchery Tales Book, by Adam Lyal

Not included

Gratuities
Hotel pickup and drop off
Food and drinks

Additional

Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Features

Tourism

90%

Cultural

75%

Sport

25%

Reviews

4.4

241

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William H

5 | 2018-05-05

An entertaining tour of nighttime Edinburgh - and detailed information on the darker history of the city. The ghost popping out at various locations was juvenile - my daughter loved it though.

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Debra K

5 | 2018-01-16

This walking tour was great and we were so glad we took the tour. Adam is great! This is a must if you are in Edinburgh. Thank you for a great night.

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Brandon C

5 | 2017-11-24

Fun tour, was a great way to spend the evening, bunch of laughs and a few scarings xD . Adam and the Foul Clenger were great guides, funny informative and friendly, would defo recommend.

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Korinna S

5 | 2017-10-13

Our guides' performance was much appreciated! I would recommend this tour to my friends.

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Theresa R

5 | 2017-10-10

This tour was amazing our guides were super knowledgeable and very entertaining highly recommend!!!

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