• St Giles’ Cathedral - The tour commences at this historic site.
• Writers’ Museum - The next stop is Makkars Court, where the Writer’s Museum is located.
• Victoria Street - The tour continues to Johnston’s Terrace, which offers views of Victoria Street and the West Bow leading to the Grassmarket.
• Grassmarket - A brief 5-minute stop is made here on the way to Greyfriars Cemetery.
• Greyfriars Kirkyard - This stop allows for admiration of the Greyfriars Bobby statue and discussions on grave robbing, ghosts, and murder.

• 1hr Historical Walking Tour
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• Gratuities

Join the Crime and Punishment tour to delve into Edinburgh’s fascinating Penal History. Perfect for enthusiasts of the thrilling and eerie, as well as True Crime aficionados. This tour is intense and not for the faint-hearted, as it covers topics like torture, execution, daring escapades, and notorious figures. Discover the real-life residents of Edinburgh who inspired iconic literary works such as Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde, Frankenstein, and more. Learn about the resurrectionists who exhumed fresh bodies to sell to the medical field, and explore the gruesome witch trials of the late 16th and early 17th centuries. Due to the tour’s graphic content, parental discretion is recommended when booking for minors.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.