See Edinburgh’s shady side. The gruesome and the glorious. The ghostly and the ghastly. This 2-hour tour is a wickedly entertaining walk on the wild and dark side of the Scottish capital. Explore the spots where murders, monsters and mayhem have become things of legend, and visit Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard, two of Edinburgh’s most chilling cemeteries. Throughout the tour, hear real-life tales of witches, body-snatchers, vampires, cannibals and more from your entertaining guide.
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Tina_S, 12/12/2025 4:04:07 PM
G was great! He had all kinds of stories of Edinburgh. They ranged from Scary, horror and funny depending on your sense of humor. Highly recommend this tour!
EvelynJoy11, 12/6/2025 7:13:14 PM
Lots of fun and a great tour of the city. I love going on ghost tours to learn about the cities i visit. This activity was perfect for exploring Edinburgh.
Knirke M, 12/5/2025 4:35:02 AM
We had the pleasure of having G as our guide. It was fun, engaging, and full of fascinating knowledge. I can highly recommend it to anyone with an interest in history.
ClaraEichenberger, 12/4/2025 1:26:01 PM
Belle was great ! We had a great time ! The stories were very interesting and exciting. We really recommend this tour, it's really fun.
Heather_P, 11/28/2025 5:34:40 PM
Niamh (Nieve) was such a fun time!! By far one of the most entertaining and engaging tour guides I’ve ever been had. Niamh remained respectful of the disturbing history yet added a component of humor and lightheartedness to keep things upbeat. Throughly enjoyed my birthday walk through Edinburgh’s dark history.
Roy_M, 11/28/2025 5:16:31 PM
Great stories and a really entertaining experience. James was awesome! Highly recommend going on this.
CHARLES_C, 11/22/2025 3:59:31 PM
Great night time Tour Brian was an exceptional tourist guide and showed us all the great places and fill us in with all the history well worth it
Mandy_D, 11/22/2025 12:50:44 AM
Instructions clear on meetup location, all of group on time so we started early. Great guide, clear instructions on not talking while he talked and informative. Enjoyed vaults and highly recommended
Jack_W, 11/21/2025 4:53:15 PM
Our guide was very knowledgeable and engaging. Great stories. Very interesting facts. But not at all scary!
R7768UFandreac, 11/19/2025 10:07:39 PM
G was super friendly and got us to many interesting places, everything historically accurate, which is really important since it's not a ghost tour! Also gave us recommendations about what to do and what to eat/where as a local (no advisements involved). He tried to stop in places with a roof since it was pouring down as it is common in Scotland. Thank you!
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group
- We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Dark Side Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.
Departure 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.Return details
See Edinburgh’s shady side. The gruesome and the glorious. The ghostly and the ghastly. This 2-hour tour is a wickedly entertaining walk on the wild and dark side of the Scottish capital. Explore the spots where murders, monsters and mayhem have become things of legend, and visit Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard, two of Edinburgh’s most chilling cemeteries. Throughout the tour, hear real-life tales of witches, body-snatchers, vampires, cannibals and more from your entertaining guide.Redemption
Please be at your meeting point 15 minutes before departure.24 hours before travel date - 100% refund
Less than 24 hours before travel date - 0% refund