Whispers of the past: Dark history of the castle
Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind
The city of Edinburgh is a place where sinister mysteries and strange anomalies haunt our streets, and of course Edinburgh Castle is no exception.
Join our guide for a journey through the grounds of this ancient site to explore the veiled past of Edinburgh Castle, as well as tales of the shadows and whispers which have been left behind.
Dates
Performances on 10/16/2026 12:00:00 AM
Weekly on a Sunday and Saturday starting on 16th October 2026 at 11:00 for 2 occurrences
Friday 16 October 2026 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tour times: 11am and 2pm. Tours last 1hr 30mins. Book your time when buying tickets.
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 10/17/2026 12:00:00 AM
Weekly on a Sunday and Saturday starting on 16th October 2026 at 11:00 for 2 occurrences
Saturday 17 October 2026 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tour times: 11am and 2pm. Tours last 1hr 30mins. Book your time when buying tickets.
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 10/23/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 23rd October 2026 at 11:00 for 2 occurrences
Friday 23 October 2026 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tour times: 11am and 2pm. Tours last 1hr 30mins. Book your time when buying tickets.
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 10/24/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 23rd October 2026 at 11:00 for 2 occurrences
Saturday 24 October 2026 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tour times: 11am and 2pm. Tours last 1hr 30mins. Book your time when buying tickets.
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 10/30/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th October 2026 at 11:00 for 3 occurrences
Friday 30 October 2026 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tour times: 11am and 2pm. Tours last 1hr 30mins. Book your time when buying tickets.
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 10/31/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th October 2026 at 11:00 for 3 occurrences
Saturday 31 October 2026 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tour times: 11am and 2pm. Tours last 1hr 30mins. Book your time when buying tickets.
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Performances on 11/1/2026 12:00:00 AM
Daily starting on 30th October 2026 at 11:00 for 3 occurrences
Sunday 1 November 2026 11:00AM to 2:00PM
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Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG
Tour times: 11am and 2pm. Tours last 1hr 30mins. Book your time when buying tickets.
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Adults (16-64yrs) - $38.50 (Rank = 0)
Concession (65yrs+) - $34.00 (Rank = 0)
Not a member? Join now to start enjoying the benefits
10% discount for Historic Scotland MembersRecommended for 18 years+ due to content. A variety of themes will be covered including torture, executions, sexual assault, abuse, child mortality, graphic deaths.
The tour takes place mostly outdoors and requires visitors to walk on steep and cobbled walkways and staircases. It also enters dark, enclosed spaces with uneven terrain.
Please arrive 15 minutes before your tour start time.