Doomed Dead & Buried: Underground Vaults & Canongate Graveyard Walking Tour



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Duration: 1h 45m
Location: Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, Edinburgh, United Kingdom | Edinburgh, United Kingdom


Category: Attractions

Highlights:
A walking tour of 2 of the creepiest sites of Edinburgh
Eerie arches & dark corners of the city's underground vaults
Spooky souls & spirits at 19th-century Canongate Graveyard
Spine-chilling stories & true tales of Scotland's history
Enthusiastic & entertaining guide leads the way

Inclusions:
Guided walking tour of Blair Street's underground vaults and Canongate Graveyard
Admission to Blair Street's underground vaults
Live tour commentary provided in English

Description:

A fun-filled, yet spooky evening awaits you. Gain insight into Edinburgh’s darker side as you explore the city’s underground vaults and a 19th-century graveyard. See the burial site of the illicit and wander the eerie chambers where Burke and Hare sold the bodies of their murdered victims.

Begin your tour at Mercat Cross—a spot where important civic declarations were made and harsh penalties were given, including the breaking wheel, hangings, and beheadings. Hear stories of the trauma and terror that the victims of the 17th-century Edinburgh gang were subject to, learn about the evil plots that led to treason and torture, and explore the secrets of witchcraft in the city.

Continue to Blair Street’s underground vaults that are supposedly haunted. Find out for yourself as you descend down the spooky arches and into the dark corners where the dead victims of Burke and Hare were stored.

The spirits of the deceased await you at Canongate Graveyard. Feel your hairs raise as you stroll through the burial sites of some of Scotland’s most evil and unlawful, and listen to spine-chilling tales of body snatching and real-life cannibalism and vampires.



Cancellation Policy:
Know before you book: Children 4 and younger are not allowed., You must be able to climb and descend stairs and walk on unpaved or uneven terrain., If you fear enclosed spaces, you should not take part in this activity., This activity is not wheelchair accessible., If you have limited mobility, you should not take part, Check-in is 10 minutes prior to the booked tour start time.

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