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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Reviews and Rating (Tripadvisor)
5 stars
Reviews by Tripadvisor travelers
sarahdR3512PL, 10/20/2025 1:09:22 AM
A very enjoyable tour, showcasing a lot of Edinburgh's dark history. Our guide was excellent, the pace was good and covered a lot of ground. It was also great to see the city at night
DanielPeter_M, 10/15/2025 5:01:21 AM
We really enjoyed the tour which was focused more towards history than anything paranormal but we still really enjoyed it and the guide was very clear and informative. The tour was a good length not too long and not too short and we got to see a good amount of the city both old and new town.
Y7233EBsusannea, 10/13/2025 10:57:11 AM
Great tour with our guide, Ross!! He made it so interesting and fun! Great knowledge and stories that are fascinating. Best tour guide we have ever had!!!
Mary_G, 10/13/2025 10:46:01 AM
Walking to the graveyards and listening to the stories was very interesting. The tour guide was very knowledgeable about the history and story of Edinburgh.
Jared_L, 10/12/2025 1:39:20 AM
Belle was very nice. We walked about for a good 2 hours and hit some major points. The darker history was very interesting. Loved to hear more "ghost" histories but I was happy with the tour.
Dustin_C, 10/9/2025 6:59:36 AM
What a great way to get familiar with Edinburgh! The lore, history, area, with a splash of the Scottish Gaelic language. All great touches. I highly recommend this your tour to kick off your adventure in Edinburgh!
cbhill21, 10/9/2025 4:11:10 AM
This was fun! Do not expect anything crazy. It’s more humorous scary than scary scary, but it was a good time.
Lytrell_B, 10/7/2025 1:02:13 PM
Great introductory tour of Edinburgh! You see a lot and learn even more! An awesome way to see a lot of the old town!
Jonathan_G, 10/7/2025 4:27:45 AM
Amazing story telling. Learned a lot during this tour. It’s great to hear the may dark stories of Edinburgh
Joyce_C, 10/6/2025 7:33:25 AM
Excellent tour guide. Nice night. Small group. 100 characters is too much to ask. Fine for some. Not for others.
- 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