Discover Edinburgh’s dark and dramatic history with Some Kind of Tours! Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover Scotland's sinister past on this unique two-hour walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
Some Kind of Tours are delivered in association with critically acclaimed Edinburgh theatre company Some Kind of Theatre. Tours are led by renowned tour guide award-winning theatre-maker and Some Kind of Theatre literary associate Gerry Kielty. Gerry has been leading walking tours in Edinburgh - in all weathers - for 14 years and is the city's best-reviewed tour guide.
TIMINGS
Some Kind of Tours run every Saturday 10am-12noon.
TICKETS
Numbers on the tour are capped. Tickets can be bought online in advance or in-person on the day for £14 (£10 concessions).
Public tour tickets: https://buytickets.at/somekindoftheatre/840200 or via AllEvents.in
Bespoke and private tours are also available and can be booked by emailing [email protected]
STARTING POINT
By St Giles' Cathedral and Parliament Square at the statue of James Braidwood.
Map: https://goo.gl/maps/JXA3EpCgf5iJ8qr18
What Three Words: ///boot.bunk.snacks
END POINT
Canongate Kirkyard. Map: https://goo.gl/maps/BUa7EYqQL2WXXEgs7
ACCESS INFORMATION
This is an outdoor walking tour which will last approximately two hours. The tour will run in all except very extreme weather. It will involve walking across cobbled and sometimes uneven ground as well as climbing short flights of steps some of which may be uneven in places. We recommend sturdy footwear and warm windproof clothing. If you have any questions regarding access please email [email protected]
Event Venue
Statue of James Braidwood, 1-6 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
GBP 10.00 to GBP 14.00