General information
Destination |
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Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
Program details
The tour 'Hidden Tales' will lead you through the dark and steep alleys of Edinburgh's Old Town, from the shadows of the imposing St. Giles Cathedral down in to the sinister and haunted vaults of the South Bridge.
You will learn of the “Edinburgh Mob“, the infamous torture loving citizens of Edinburgh – and you will learn of the plentiful torture they had to observe. Below ground, in the South Bridge vaults, you will hear of the unusual history and use of this unique architectural structure, as well as some sinister tales of those thought to remain down there...
Come be captivated by the most exciting stories of this historic city, and discover the dark and secretive side of old Edinburgh with. This is a largely historical tour, where we aim to give you a picture of some of the most intriguing incidents of Edinburgh’s past.
Meeting/pick-up point: The Mercat Cross, the large eight-sided monument on the High Street, just downhill from St Giles Cathedral.
Duration: 1 hour and 15 minutes.
Start/opening time:At 6pm daily from April to October and at 6pm Friday and Saturday from November to March.
Others: Suitable for adults and young adults aged 13 and up.