What is a free tour?

A Free Tour is a type of tourist route where the client is not charged anything in advance, but at the end of the route it is you who value the work of our freelance guides with an economic contribution.

Tour description

The city of Edinburgh has always stood out for its tales of mysteries, ghosts and witchcraft. The Scottish capital has suffered several plague epidemics over the centuries, it has also been a center of whiskey smuggling or a place where there was a large black market for corpses. Its cemeteries, unique in the world, are the scene of various paranormal events as well as points where to find the graves of famous people like Adam Smith or George Buchanan.

On top of all this are well known stories related to the burning of witches in Edinburgh. The famous Calton Hill was one of the places where many people died at the stake. It is there from where you can see the best view of the city and where the National Monument, also known as “of shame”.

Enjoy this Free Tour of mysteries, ghosts and witch burning in Edinburgh, a unique and special tour, through which to know the most mysterious and dark side of the Scottish capital. The Free Tour starts at the Royal Mile and passes through the South Bridge, the Old Calton Cemetery Cemetery, Canongate Cemetery, Jacob’s Stairs or Calton Hill.

• Discover Edinburgh’s most mysterious stories.
• Get to know the historical center and its stories of witch burning.
• A unique opportunity to tour Scotland’s capital city.

What to bring

• Valid passport or ID card
• Comfortable shoes

Meeting point

• 351 High Street (Royal Mile) opposite the Thistle Do Nicely Souvenir store. Search BLACK UMBRELLA