The Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour offers a captivating way to explore the city’s haunted history. Accessible right on your smartphone, this self-guided experience allows you to wander at your own pace through eerie alleys and historic sites. For just £21.30 per person, you’ll uncover chilling tales of witch trials, grave robbing, and notorious figures like Thomas Weir. With a charged phone and headphones, you can learn about Edinburgh’s dark past and discover what’s lurking around the next corner.
Key Points
- Self-guided Edinburgh ghost audio tour accessed through the WeGoTrip app, allowing exploration at your own pace.
- Discover chilling narratives about notorious figures, witch trials, grave desecration, and homicides from the city’s dark history.
- Tour covers historic sites like Greyfriars Cemetery, dating back to the late 1680s, and the Grassmarket area.
- Suitable for ages 15 and over, with the tour requiring a charged smartphone and headphones.
- Free cancellation available up to 24 hours before the tour, priced from £21.3 per person.
Tour Overview
The Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour offers visitors a captivating glimpse into the city’s supernatural history.
Available in English, the tour is priced from £213 per person and lasts 1.5 hours. With a self-guided format, guests can explore at their own pace, benefiting from free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance.
The audio guide, accessed through the WeGoTrip app, allows travelers to encounter notorious figures and uncover chilling tales of witch trials, grave desecration, and homicides as they navigate the city’s labyrinthine alleys and historical sites.
While the tour covers stairs, it’s suitable for those aged 15 and over with a charged smartphone and headphones.
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Experience Highlights
Visitors on the Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour can encounter notorious figures during a ghost walk through the city.
The tour explores stories of witch trials, grave desecration, body theft, and homicides. Participants will discover the chilling history of Greyfriars Cemetery, a burial ground from the late 1680s to 1950s.
The tour also covers the legend of Thomas Weir, the Wizard of Westbow, and the dark past of the Grassmarket.
This self-guided audio experience provides a unique opportunity to uncover Edinburgh’s haunted past at one’s own pace.
- Encounter notorious figures during a ghost walk
- Discover stories of witch trials, grave desecration, body theft, and homicides
- Explore Greyfriars Cemetery, a burial ground from the late 1680s to 1950s
- Learn about Thomas Weir, the Wizard of Westbow, and the history of the Grassmarket
Tour Details
An audio guide accompanies participants on the Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour, available through the WeGoTrip app. The tour starts at the Royal Mile, known as the "world’s end."
Visitors will explore labyrinthine alleys and historical sites while listening to chilling narratives. Attendees can discover stories of witch trials, grave desecration, body theft, and homicides.
The tour covers Greyfriars Cemetery, a burial ground from the late 1680s to the 1950s. Participants should note that there are stairs involved, so they should proceed cautiously.
The self-guided nature of the tour allows for flexibility to travel at one’s own pace.
Requirements
Participants aged 15 and over are welcome to join the Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour.
To fully experience the tour, you’ll need to bring a charged smartphone, the WeGoTrip app, and headphones. The audio tour is exclusively available on the WeGoTrip app, and a link will be provided via email and SMS after booking.
Key requirements include:
- Charged smartphone
- Downloaded WeGoTrip app
- Headphones
- Audio tour link provided via email and SMS
The tour involves navigating labyrinthine alleys and historical sites, so proceed cautiously, especially on the stairs.
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To book the Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour, interested you can check availability and reserve their spot online.
There’s no need to pay anything today – simply select the date and time that work best for you.
Once the booking is confirmed, you’ll receive further details via email and SMS, including a link to download the WeGoTrip app and access the self-guided audio tour.
The app will provide the meeting point information to start your chilling journey through the historic alleyways and sites of Edinburgh.
Just remember to bring a charged smartphone, the WeGoTrip app, and headphones for an immersive experience.
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Encounter Notorious Figures
As visitors embark on the Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour, they’ll encounter notorious figures from the city’s sinister past.
From the notorious Wizard of Westbow to the disturbing history of grave desecration, the tour provides a chilling glimpse into Edinburgh’s dark history.
The tour covers:
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The story of Thomas Weir, a self-proclaimed wizard who was executed for incest and witchcraft in the 17th century.
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Accounts of body theft and grave robbing, a common practice to supply medical schools with cadavers.
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Haunting tales of witch trials and homicides that have left their mark on the city’s landscape.
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Explorations of Greyfriars Cemetery, a burial ground with a macabre past dating back to the 1680s.
Discover Chilling Narratives
The Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour immerses visitors in a labyrinth of chilling narratives that reveal the city’s sinister past.
Participants will uncover stories of witch trials, grave desecration, and homicides that have haunted Edinburgh for centuries.
The tour explores the Greyfriars Cemetery, a burial ground from the late 1680s to 1950s, where notorious figures are said to lurk.
Visitors will also learn about the intriguing history of the Grassmarket and the legend of Thomas Weir, the infamous "Wizard of Westbow."
The self-guided audio experience allows travelers to explore these eerie tales at their own pace, seeing the city’s dark and captivating history.
Explore Historic Sites
The Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour takes visitors on a journey through the city’s historic sites, where chilling narratives come to life.
Explore Greyfriars Cemetery, a burial ground dating back to the late 1600s, and discover stories of grave desecration and body theft.
Venture into the labyrinthine alleys surrounding the Grassmarket and learn about the dark history of the Wizard of Westbow.
Along the way, encounter notorious figures from Edinburgh’s past and uncover tales of witch trials and homicides.
With the self-guided tour’s flexibility, you can learn about the city’s haunting past at your own pace.
- Greyfriars Cemetery
- Grassmarket and the Wizard of Westbow
- Labyrinthine alleys with chilling narratives
- Encounters with notorious historical figures
Frequently Asked Questions
Can the Tour Be Taken at Any Time of Day?
The tour can be taken at any time during operating hours, as it’s a self-guided audio tour. Participants have the flexibility to explore the haunting locations at their own pace throughout the day.
Is the Tour Wheelchair Accessible?
The tour is not wheelchair accessible, as it involves navigating through labyrinthine alleys and historical sites with stairs. Participants must be able to walk and proceed cautiously on the tour.
Do Guides Accompany the Tour or Is It Fully Self-Guided?
The tour is fully self-guided, without any guides accompanying participants. Travelers can explore Edinburgh’s haunted sites at their own pace using an audio guide provided through the WeGoTrip app on their smartphones.
Are There Any Age Restrictions for Children?
The tour is suitable for participants aged 15 and over. There are no age restrictions for children, but the tour’s content may not be appropriate for younger audiences. Parental discretion is advised.
Can the Audio Tour Be Downloaded in Advance of the Tour Date?
Yes, the audio tour can be downloaded in advance of the tour date. The tour details state that the audio guide is included via the WeGoTrip app, and a link will be provided via email and SMS for participants to access the tour ahead of time.
Recap
The Edinburgh Ghost Audio Tour is a captivating way to explore the city’s haunted history. With this self-guided tour, you can wander at your own pace, uncovering chilling tales of Edinburgh’s dark past. From witch trials to grave robbing, the tour immerses you in the eerie alleys and historic sites, introducing you to notorious figures that have left their mark on the city.
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