Small-Group 90-minute Tour in Greyfriars Kirkyard


1 hour 30 minutes
Free cancellation
1 - 8
Mobile ticket

Overview

Visit the graves of some of the lesser-known characters buried in Greyfriars Kirkyard, including the lecturer who taught Charles Darwin, the actor buried in full theatrical costume, and the First World War ace pilot.

Did you know Greyfriars cemetery has links to golf, the moon ... and turnips? Who was the mysterious Miss Cathcart? Who was the man who fought a duel in London's Hyde Park? Where is the bestselling novelist from the 1770s buried?

Please note this is NOT a Harry Potter tour!

Inclusions

  • Entry to Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • Experienced local guide

What to expect

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Pass By: Greyfriars Bobby, Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QE Scotland

Skye Terrier dog who became known in 19th-century Edinburgh for spending 14 years guarding the grave of his owner until he died in 1872. The story was made famous by Walt Disney.

Additional information

  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Customers are NOT permitted to take video recordings of the tour.
  • Suitable for children more than 12 years old but children below 12 are welcome to participate
  • Children must always be accompanied by at least one adult.
  • This is not a Harry Potter themed tour.
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  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 8 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking

Ticket delivery

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
DPDNY
April 2022

Robin is a wonderful guide - so well spoken and full of tales and knowledge. Highly recommend. He also has a wonderful voice and demeanor.

Jacquma
April 2022

What an interesting tour! Our tour guide had researched all the graves personally and the family history. It was entertaining and kept us gripped for over 90 mins! His own enthusiasm was infectious and we will never think of a graveyard in quite the same way again. It’s a journey through over 400...

CarrianneSC538
April 2022

We are Edinburgh residents and decided to book the tour as a way to explore more about somewhere familiar. From the very start the company are brilliant and had no issues with our little dog joining the adventure. In the end myself and my partner were the only ones on our tour with the absolutely...

P2789YXannec
April 2022

Great afternoon spent with the very knowledgeable Robin, our guide. So much more interesting than walking around looking at the stones without the stories behind them. Would definitely recommend

simonemS9164LK
March 2022

Expecting a tour of the Greyfriars Kirkyard graveyard to be boring? Thinking this is a site you can view on your own? Well, I am here to tell you that if this is what you expect- you will be disappointed! Our tour guide, Robin was an absolute legend! He was not only extremely knowledgeable, but a...

JackT1811
March 2022

The tour was a fantastic walk through the past. Our guide, Robin, was incredibly informative and engaging; he was clearly very interested in what he was talking about. We learned a lot.

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