Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!
The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what it was. We'll share some of the most important, most interesting and most surprising stories about these rather fascinating people. And we'll do this in an entertaining, professional and respectful manner.
Greyfriars is a fascinating place that has links to some incredible stories from Scotland’s history (not 'just' Edinburgh's history). Their stories are the stories of Edinburgh. You’ll learn about these characters as you stand only inches away from where their bodies lie buried.
Hear the stories behind martyred Covenanters, an amusing artist, an infamous ghost, grave robbers, the Irish murderers Burke and Hare, a tortured spy and, of course, the devoted Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby.
Are you ready to ‘meet’ the ‘Dead of Old Edinburgh’?
Description
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Pass By: Greyfriars Kirk, 26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Scotland
This entire tour takes place within the historic burial ground. We don't visit the Kirk itself, although we recommend guests visit this wonderful building during their visit to Edinburgh.
Stop At: Historic Edinburgh Tours, Edinburgh Scotland
Our entire tour takes place within the historic burial ground of Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Duration: 1 hour 45 minutes
Inclusions
- Local guide
- Entry/Admission - Historic Edinburgh Tours
Exclusions
- Gratuities
Additional information
- Due to uneven surfaces. we will try to make alterations for wheelchair users.
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Most travelers can participate
- Face masks required for travelers in public areas
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Gear/equipment sanitized between use
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- We’ve implemented a number of procedures which will give you confidence in your safety when with us. Historic Edinburgh Tours have been awarded the “We’re good to go” certification from Visit Britain. This shows that our procedures have been laid out by government and local authority policies.
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Operates
See Availability
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
Outdoor Activities Culture Sightseeing Tours Tours & Sightseeing City Tours Private Sightseeing Tours Walking Tours Historical Tours
Checkout these other experiences on Plan Harmony
- Private Half-Day Tour by Classical car or Electric jeep in Sintra
- Blue Gift Package 3
- Ponta da Piedade Sunset Tour in Lagos, Algarve
- Private Ho Chi Minh Sightseeing and Food Tour by Scooter
- Famous Istanbul Pub Crawl #1 Nightlife Experience
- Private Half-Day Eco Tuk Tuk Tour in Lisbon
- Private Guanajuato City Tour From San Miguel
- Hue Imperial City Private Tour
- Vampire's Lair Escape Room Game for Private Group
- The National Gallery of London Guided Museum Tour - Semi-Private 8ppl Max