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

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

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

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Overview

Languages

English

Voucher type

mobile

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 to remember

Important info

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

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

Know Before You Go

Highlights

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

Cancellation Policy

Unfortunately, our partner's policy does not allow us to refund, cancel or change this booking.

Provider

WeGoTrip

Meeting Point

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