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Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!
Greyfriars in the sun!
One of Edinburgh's social commentators lie here and this man has some superb stories!
Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!
Greyfriars has some incredibly picturesque memorials...and VERY historic!

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour - 'Meet' the dead of Old Edinburgh!

By Historic Edinburgh Tours
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Overview

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’?

Activity location

  • Historic Edinburgh Tours
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh
    • 26A Candlemaker Row
    • EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to uneven surfaces. we will try to make alterations for wheelchair users.
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Greyfriars Kirk (Pass by)
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.
Historic Edinburgh Tours
  • 1h 45m
  • Admission ticket included
Our entire tour takes place within the historic burial ground of Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESHistoric Edinburgh Tours
    • Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGreyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh
    • 26A Candlemaker Row
    • EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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