Some Kind of Tours: Dark Historic Walking Tours of Edinburgh
Discover 5 million years of Scotland's history in 90 minutes on this unique, dark and funny tour of Edinburgh's Old Town!
About Some Kind of Tours: Dark Historic Walking Tours of Edinburgh
Discover Edinburgh’s dark and dramatic history with Some Kind of Tours' Walking Tours! Unearth the twisted tales of Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover 5 million years of Scotland's sinister past in just 90 minutes on this unique walking tour of Edinburgh’s atmospheric Old Town.
Some Kind of Tours are delivered in association with critically acclaimed Edinburgh theatre company, Some Kind of Theatre. Tours are led by renowned tour guide, award-winning theatre-maker and Some Kind of Theatre literary associate, Gerry Kielty. Gerry has been leading walking tours in Edinburgh - in all weathers - for 14 years and is the city's best-reviewed tour guide.
TIMINGS:
Some Kind of Tours run every Sunday from May to October, 11am-12.30pm (90 minutes).
TICKETS:
Numbers on the tour are capped. Tickets can be bought online in advance for £12 (£10 concessions). Bespoke and private tours can also be provided on almost any subject matter and can be booked by emailing tours@somekindoftheatre.co.uk
STARTING POINT:
Starting point: 'Tree Of The Dead', next to St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE
END POINT:
Edinburgh Old Town
ACCESS INFORMATION:
This is an outdoor walking tour which will last approximately 90 minutes. The tour will run in all except very extreme weather. It will involve walking across cobbled and sometimes uneven ground, as well as climbing short flights of steps, some of which may be uneven in places. We recommend wearing sturdy footwear and warm, windproof clothing. All tours are in English. If you have any questions regarding access, please email tours@somekindoftheatre.co.uk
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