Edinburgh: Greyfriars Kirkyard Tour Edinburgh: Greyfriars Cemetery Tour
ID: GYG398761-724645
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:30 hours
Description
Take a guided afternoon stroll through Edinburgh's most famous cemetery and hear many surprising historical tales related to the individuals interred within its grounds.
Meet your expert local guide and visit the graves of some of the lesser-known individuals buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard. Learn about the lecturer who taught Charles Darwin, an actor buried in full theatrical costume, and a First World War ace pilot. Uncover fascinating stories from centuries past as you wander through Edinburgh's most historic cemetery.
Hear more about the mysterious Miss Cathcart. Visit the gravesite of a bestselling novelist from the 1770s. Discover burial sites that have links to contemporary popular culture, namely the Harry Potter book and film series. In addition to learning about the hidden history behind the graveyard, spot the burial places of famous individuals related to the history of Edinburgh.
Highlights
- Take a guided walking tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Hear of the interesting stories of famous and lesser-known individuals interred at the cemetery
- Learn about the history of the cemetery, which has been used as a burial ground for centuries
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
• This tour will take place rain or shine
• Guests should arrive 5 minutes before scheduled departure time
The number of visitors is limited to reduce crowds
Please arrive 5 minutes before the scheduled departure time. Enter the shop to let the local partner that you have arrived.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
