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Gory Stories: The Kids Tour

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Edinburgh, GB
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Experience the dark and gruesome history of Edinburgh on the Gory Stories: The Kids Tour. This family-friendly walking ghost tour will take you through the winding closes of Edinburgh's Old Town, where you'll hear chilling tales of the city's grisly past. Discover the secrets of the exclusive Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by Edinburgh's less appealing characters. With a live, award-winning guide and TourTalk devices provided, you'll be fully immersed in the horrifying stories of the city. This small group tour, limited to 18 people, offers a truly unique and spine-tingling experience. Don't miss out on this 75-minute journey into the dark side of Edinburgh's history. Book your spot now and prepare for a thrilling adventure.

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • Admission Included
  • 1 hours 15 minutes
  • Suitable for 1-6 Participants
  • Private Tour, Small Group Tour
  • Guided Experience & Audio Guided
  • Family-friendly walking ghost tour
  • Learn about the real history of Edinburgh
  • See artefacts found in Edinburgh's secret underground
  • Award-winning, English-speaking guide
  • Small group walking tour
  • TourTalk radio receiver provided to enjoy immersive storytelling at safe distance
  • Small group experience
  • Exclusive access to Blair Street Underground Vaults
  • Award-winning local storytellers

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Introduction

Discover the darker side of Edinburgh's history on the exciting and family-friendly Gory Stories: The Kids Tour. This small group walking ghost tour will take you on a spine-chilling journey through the city's winding closes and secret underground. Led by a live, award-winning English-speaking guide, this tour promises to provide a unique and immersive experience that will leave you both educated and entertained.

What to expect?

During this 75-minute tour, you can anticipate delving into the depths of Edinburgh's macabre past. Explore the eerie Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by less savory characters, and still rumored to be haunted. Hear captivating stories about the grisly habits that were once commonplace in Edinburgh life and get a glimpse into the lives of those who used the artifacts found within the secret underground. This tour offers a perfect blend of history, thrills, and excitement for the whole family.

Who is this for?

Gory Stories: The Kids Tour is designed for families and individuals of all ages who have a thirst for history and an interest in the paranormal. Whether you're a curious child or a knowledgeable adult, this tour caters to everyone's fascination with the darker side of Edinburgh's past. Be it a family vacation, a school trip, or a group outing, this tour welcomes all who seek a spine-chilling adventure.

Why book this?

Embark on this tour to uncover the secrets of Edinburgh's haunted past while being captivated by an experienced guide. The small group size ensures an intimate and personalized experience where you can feel fully immersed in the stories and legends. With the addition of TourTalk devices, you'll have an enhanced storytelling experience that brings the history to life. Gory Stories: The Kids Tour offers a perfect balance between education and entertainment, leaving you with lasting memories and an enriched understanding of Edinburgh's past.

Good to know

The tour begins at the iconic Mercat Cross, where a member of the visitor services team will check you in. Keep an eye out for the eight-sided monument with a white unicorn on top. The duration of the tour is 75 minutes, providing ample time to explore Edinburgh's Royal Mile and visit the infamous Blair Street Underground Vaults. The tour ends at 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh, after a fascinating visit to the underground vaults. Make sure to wear comfortable shoes for the walking portions of the tour and prepare to be thrilled by the chilling stories that await.

Reviews

Customers rave about Gory Stories: The Kids Tour, praising the knowledgeable and engaging guides who bring the history to life. Visitors particularly enjoy the small group size, as it allows for a more personal and interactive experience. Many highlight the combination of spooky tales and historical facts, finding it a perfect fit for both children and adults. Overall, reviewers appreciate the unique perspective this tour provides on Edinburgh's history, ensuring a memorable and entertaining experience for all who dare to join.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Royal Mile

You’ll visit the winding closes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Mercat Tours

You’ll visit our exclusive Blair Street Underground Vaults, once frequented by some of Edinburgh’s less appealing characters. And possibly still is…

Admission Included

Mercat Cross

Tour meeting point

Edinburgh Old Town

Stroll the shadowy closes to soak up the atmosphere of the Royal Mile

Reviews

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5 (9)

kevingE6541RG

Fantastic tour. Staff made everything simple. Love the audio provided - never missed a word. If you haven’t gone down in the vaults, it’s an amazing experience. Nikola was outstanding.

vickyw412

Fabulous experience! Guide made it really fun and informative!! Well organised from beginning to end. Edinburgh's must !!

403msq

We organised a ghost tour for my son’s 11th birthday. The communication I had with Mercat prior to the gathering was excellent. Our guide was exceptionally good with the group of boys we had and paced it and aimed it perfectly for their age group. She was really good at keeping the boys interested and got some history in too! Just the right level of scary for the boys. Would highly recommend.

668aoifec

Having lived in Edinburgh for 12 years I am embarrassed to admit I never investigated the history of the city, until my son was focusing on old Edinburgh as a project. This lead me to book this tour for my son and I. Our guide Anastasia was AMAZING, actually she made the experience! She took the time to prepare us for any unsettling information (for my benefit as my son loves the gorey details!!) Her tone of voice, the energy she put in and the knowledge she has resulted in a very enjoyable and interesting day. So much so that I am eagerly booking the historical tour (I hope it will be Anastasia who leads this too!) A definite must do for anyone visiting Edinburgh or like me just wanting to learn more about this amazing city we live in and it's....shall we say gruesome history.

Getaway57597811462

Our tour guide, Michael was extremely entertaining, and his ability to tell a story was enchanting. He included some physical aspects to the stories which really added to the experience. I was very impressed with this tour.

marjoleine328

The Gory stories ghost tour........ Zeni thank you so much for the tour! The children found it fun and educational to visit the vaults. they still talk about it. Walking in and under a bridge how cool is that! But also a nice tour for adults. This tour was very suitable for children. Quick response to questions and easily accessible via email. The headsets were very nice and comfortable! This way the guide could be heard well, even if you were walking behind.

helenbS4609LJ

We loved this tour! Linda was a fabulous, engaging storyteller and the kids were immersed straight away. It was a very worthwhile alternative to the very busy Mary King Close, which was packed in high season. Highly recommend!

jweller007

We booked a private Gory Stories for Kids Tour with Stephanie. Our kids (ages 7&11) had a blast on this tour. We learned a lot about the history of living in Edinburgh over the last several hundred years. The vaults are dank and dark, so be prepared for that. We’re still debating if any of us had a brush with the cobbler…

Clairabo

Fab activity to get a bit of the gory history of Edinburgh without scaring the kids too much, tour guide Naomi was fab, lots of facts and enthusiasm. The vaults are must visit.
Collected by Evendo, Tripadvisor & Viator
2024-05-17 13:41