Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour
To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its ghost tales, myths and legends.
On this private tour, get a cultural awakening as you learn more about ghosts, myths and legends and why it's such a unique part of the city's character. Learn from its history to the present influence that still lingers in Edinburgh as you visit the Robert Fergusson statue, Canongate Kirkyard and more. Thanks to this cultural experience, you'll be able to see Edinburgh from a different perspective - the way the locals live it every day!
Withlocals Treasures of Edinburgh Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local products and preventing over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
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Edinburgh Myths Private Tour
Short description: Go on a spooky tour of Edinburgh with a local, you will discover the scary tales and horrifying scandals of the old city.
What's included in Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Canongate Kirk
The churchyard around the Canongate Kirk was used for burials from the late 1680s until the mid-20th century.
Greyfriars
Greyfriars Kirkyard is the graveyard surrounding Greyfriars Kirk in Edinburgh, with burials taking place since the late 16th century, making it a resting place of notable Edinburgh residents.
Robert Fergusson Statue
Statue of one of Scotland its most famous poets from the 18th century.
Inclusions
- Private Tour
- Local Guide
- This tour is carbon neutral
- Hotel pick-up and drop off
- Food & beverages
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- Meet your local guide at the Robert Fergusson Statue in front of Canongate Kirk, Robert Burns.
End Points
- This is were you will get more recommandations from your guide and end the tour