Why choose this Edinburgh tour ?

Turn off your true crime podcast and join your criminally expert tour guide as you wander the streets of Edinburgh’s Old Town and help to decide who really is Edinburgh’s worst criminal?

Join us on this tour as we unlock the true tales of some of the most well known names in Edinburgh’s history as well as some of the more hidden criminals hiding behind the walls of this gothic city. We will spend 2 hours wandering the streets of the oldest part of the city, visiting some of the burial sites of the stars of our stories in Greyfriars Graveyard, seeing the location of some of their last moments at the sights of Edinburgh’s public executions and finally the locations and buildings that these true crimes took place in.



Make the most of your Edinburgh adventure

What makes Ghost Ghouls & Gallows : The Edinburgh Guided Tour a unique experience ?

Deacon Brodie- cabinet-maker, deacon of a trades guild and his secret life

Prisons, to plague pits, grave robbers and scandal. Beware as you approach this terrifying plot.

Hear the incredibly story of the fishwife that refused to die.

From phantom pipers, to dungeons and headless children, the magical castle may be more deadly that you would ever believe

Who was the wizard of west bow?

Serve your sentence on death’s door.

Come one come all, watch as those condemned loose the heads.

Tour Description & Additional Info:

  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please arrive at least 15 minutes ahead of the starting time in order not to miss the tour as it will be hard to catch up once arrived late.


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Ghost Ghouls & Gallows : The Edinburgh Guided Tour Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • An excellent interactive quiz
  • A knowledgeable local guide taking you on the tour
  • Hotel pickup and drop-off

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Special Instructions:

    This is an in person walking tour, please arrive before the start time, as the guide will leave the meeting point after the tour has begun.

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  • This Tour is Provided by See Your City.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 84 valid reviews on VIATOR.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 15 Travelers is accepted for booking.