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Greyfriars Cemetery
Greyfriars Cemetery Tour
An afternoon stroll full of surprising historical tales in Edinburgh's most famous graveyard.
An afternoon stroll full of surprising historical tales in Edinburgh's most famous graveyard. Find out the meanings behind the imagery on some of the 17th Century tombs and visit the graves of some lesser-known yet fascinating characters including the lecturer who taught Charles Darwin, an actor buried in full theatrical costume, and a First World War ace pilot. We might, in passing, also point out the graves with possible links to a certain boy wizard and to a dedicated dog. This is an ever-evolving tour with new information provided to our guide every week from our resident genealogist.
- Start time: 2:00pm
- Duration: 90 minutes (approx.)
- Tour Size: Maximum of 8 people (plus guide)
- Child: (12-15yrs), under 12yrs not allowed
- Meeting point: Cadies & Witchery Tours shop
- Note: This tour is with main guide only. If you are looking for a tour with a main guide and 'jumper-ooter', we recommend our Ghosts & Gore Tour.
- Group discounts do not apply
To make a booking, please visit our shop/office, located at 84 West Bow (Victoria St), EH1 2HH, where our ghosts will be happy to help you make a reservation. We are open throughout the week, from 12-6pm Monday-Tuesday, and 12-8pm Wednesday-Sunday.
Booking in advance is essential.
From £16 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
January — December
Contact details
84 West Bow (Victoria Street)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scotland, UK
EH1 2HH
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The Cadies & Witchery Tours
The Cadies & Witchery Tours take a light-hearted look at Edinburgh's darker side, with tales of witchcraft, murder, plague and body snatching, told by your guide Alexander Clapperton (deceased). Blending history with humour and facts with fables, your ghostly guides will lead you through the Old Town's haunted closes and creepy courtyards, while our unique "jumper-ooters" provide guaranteed ghastly appearances! Our 5-star outdoor walking tours depart from outside The Witchery Restaurant, 352 Castlehill, Royal Mile (near Edinburgh Castle), EH1 2NF. https://g.page/thewitcheryed
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