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Dark history of Edinburgh - self-guided audio tour using an app
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Follow a self-guided audio tour using an app
Discover the dark history of Edinburgh
Learn about the Scottish serial killers Burke and Hare
Itinerary
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!
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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!
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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
Headphones
In-person guide
Entrance tickets to any attractions
How to use
Start your self-guided tour at Tron Kirk, the tour ends at the Greyfriars Cemetery (1 Forrest Rd)
Change & cancellation policies
Please note that the booking cannot be canceled once it is confirmed.
The selected date and time cannot be modified after booking.
Important note
- 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
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