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By Wee Walking Tours

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Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$48 and current price is NZ$38 per adult
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Overview

  • As daylight fades, we gather in the shadows of the Writers' Museum in Makars' Court. We'll follow the Royal Mile and slip into lesser-seen corners of the Old Town to uncover Edinburgh’s darker tales - myths, legends, and hidden histories that feel even more alive after sunset. Expect a walking tour packed with stories, secrets, and the details most people pass by, told in our usual “walk with a friend” style: personal, flexible, and never scripted.

    Because this tour explores darker themes, it’s generally better suited to teens (13+) and adults. We’ll be discussing topics such as murders, torture, and executions, and we’ll always do our best to read the group and keep the storytelling engaging rather than gratuitous.

    One more note for dog-lovers: these tales are a bit too dark for the ears of our young Golden Retriever tour guides, Walter and Arthur, so they won’t be joining us on Twilight Tales of Edinburgh.

Activity location

  • Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Twilight Tales of Edinburgh

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 5:00 PM
Price details
NZ$47.16
NZ$37.73 x 1 AdultNZ$37.73
Total
The previous price was NZ$47.16 and current price is NZ$37.73
20% off
Until Wed, 7 Oct

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking commentary

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Writers' Museum (Pass by)

Your tour guide, Sami, will meet you in Makars' Court next to the Writers' Museum. The tour begins by discussing some Scottish literary legends.

Gladstone's Land (Pass by)

Along your walking tour you will pass by the historic Gladstone's Land.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (Pass by)

Along your walking tour, you will pass by Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

Edinburgh Castle (Pass by)

We stop for a bit near Edinburgh Castle where you hear stories of sieges and battles, kings and queens, as well as some mysteries.

The Scotch Whisky Experience (Pass by)

Along your walking tour we pass the Scotch Whisky Experience.

Victoria street (Pass by)

We walk along the picturesque Victoria Street.

Grassmarket (Pass by)

We stop and talk about historic locals that once experienced the darker side of the Grassmarket.

Greyfriars Kirkyard (Pass by)

We stop in the iconic Greyfriars Kirkyard where we discuss the true storey of Greyfriars Bobby. We also delve into tales of the darker side of the Kirkyard.

National Museum of Scotland (Pass by)

We pass by the renowned National Museum of Scotland.

National Library of Scotland (Pass by)

We walk by the distinguished National Library of Scotland.

St Giles' Cathedral (Pass by)

At St Giles’ Cathedral, one of the Royal Mile’s most iconic landmarks, you’ll hear fascinating tales of saints and sinners, power and punishment, and the strange ways reputations are made (and unmade) in Edinburgh.

The Real Mary King's Close (Pass by)

Hear about some of Edinburgh's dark hidden history.

Tron Kirk Market (Pass by)

We discus some of the intriguing history connected to Tron Kirk.

Location

Activity location

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    Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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