Activities

Dark history of Edinburgh - self-guided audio tour using an app

from

£9.00

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: Flexible

Instant confirmation

Private Tour

Tour with Audioguide

e-Voucher

Why you’ll love this…

Follow a self-guided audio tour using an app
Discover the dark history of Edinburgh
Learn about the Scottish serial killers Burke and Hare
Visit the ancient burial site of Canongate Kirkyard

What to expect

Dive into the horrid and brutal past of Edinburgh during a self-guided audio tour. Walk around the old town of Edinburgh while discovering terrifying stories of its dark history.

Start your audio tour at the Royal Mile and follow the instructions as you make your way to the Grassmarket and then to Greyfriars Cemetery. You will listen to dark stories on murder, witch hunts, grave robberies, and mysterious killings. Learn the story of the killers Burke and Hare who committed a series of brutal murders in the 1800s while strolling through the old town.

This may not be a ghost tour, but you will be frightened by Edinburgh's dark history!

What's included

Downloadable multimedia audio tour on the WeGoTrip app (in English)
Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
Offline functionality, audio narration, and written text explanations

What's not included

Headphones
In-person guide
Entrance tickets to any attractions

Where

Tron Kirk and Gift Shop, High Street, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:

Start your self-guided tour at Tron Kirk, the tour ends at the Greyfriars Cemetery (1 Forrest Rd)

What to remember

This tour requires a minimum age of 15
Each tour has built-in maps, so there's no chance for you to get lost
Interactive tours are filled with stories from local residents, audio guides, video clips, riddles, and augmented reality
Bring headphones with you to hear the audio guide
After checkout, you will receive an SMS on your phone and/or an email with a link to the audio tour
Share the tour with friends and family - All members of your group can use the app to listen to the audio on their phones using the link
This tour is suitable for pets, wheelchairs, and strollers

Provider

WeGoTrip

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Unfortunately, we can't offer you a refund nor can we change or cancel your booking for this particular product, due to our partner's policy.

Activities

Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh

Book this day tour now to discover mysterious Loch Ness, wild Glen Coe and marvel at the vast and magical Highlands, combining nature and history.

free cancellation

Available in:

4.9/5

(4)

from:

£57.00

Activities

Discover Edinburgh's New Town on a self-guided audio tour

Enjoy a self-guided audio tour through New Town with an architecture tutor and discover the best hidden details of this area and its history

Duration40 minutes

Available in:

Instant Confirmation

from:

£10.00

Activities

Harry Potter themed self-guided audio tour through Edinburgh

Enjoy a self-guided walking tour through Edinburgh passing all Harry Potter themed places connected to the famous books and its author J. K. Rowling

Durationfrom 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours

Available in:

Instant Confirmation

from:

£7.00

Activities

Dark history of Edinburgh - self-guided audio tour using an app

Discover the dark history of Edinburgh through a self-guided audio tour using an app on your phone.

Flexible

Available in:

Instant Confirmation

from:

£9.00

Activities

Private Edinburgh People's Story tour

Book your Private Edinburgh People's Story tour and explore this iconic city through the tales of those who call it home with a local guide.

free cancellation

Available in:

from:

£75.00

Activities

Private Edinburgh history and culture tour

Book your private Edinburgh history and culture tour and discover the hidden secrets that only true locals know with your expert guide.

free cancellation

Available in:

from:

£65.00

Excursions & day trips

Highland Games tour from Edinburgh

Book your Highland Games tour and enjoy a memorable day celebrating Scottish scenery and culture, mingling with locals and sampling dishes.

free cancellation

Available in:

from:

£125.00

Excursions & day trips

Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission

Book your Highland day tour with Edinburgh Tattoo admission and sample a dram of whisky at a local distillery and explore the Highlands.

free cancellation

Available in:

4.8/5

(2)

from:

£198.00

Activities

Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands Tour from Edinburgh

Book your Jacobite Steam Train and Scottish Highlands tour and discover Edinburgh's connections to Harry Potter as you check out the scenery.

free cancellation

Available in:

4.5/5

(12)

from:

£189.00

Activities

Private guided walking tour of Edinburgh

Book your Private guided walking tour of Edinburgh and discover the capital's most iconic landmarks on this private, customisable tour.

free cancellation

Available in:

5/5

(2)

from:

£195.00