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Crime and Punishment

New To The Site! Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Only on our Crime and Punishment tour do you get to hear about Edinburgh's Penal History. A must for those with a keen interest in the titillating and macabre and fans of True Crime. This tour
is not for the faint hearted, we talk about torture, execution, death defying acts and shady characters. You hear about the real life inhabitants of Edinburgh that inspired great works of fiction such as Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Frankenstein and much more. You'll hear about the resurrection men who stole fresh corpses to sell to the medical profession and all about the bloody witch trials of the late 16th and early 17th century. Due to the graphic nature of this tour, parental discretion is advised when booking minors.

What's Included

  • 1hr Historical Walking Tour
  • Guide
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK

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End point

This activity ends back at the meeting point.

What To Expect

St Giles' Cathedral

We start the tour here.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Writers' Museum

We stop in Makkars Court, home of the Writer's museum.
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Street

We visit Johnston's Terrace overlooking Victoria Street and the West Bow which leads to the Grassmarket
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grassmarket

We stop here for 5minutes enroute to Greyfriars cemetery
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars

We stop here to admire the statues of Greyfriar's Bobby and talk about graverobbing, ghosts and murder.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Crime and Punishment?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-331996P6


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  • Gratuities

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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