Greyfriars Kirkyard Tour: Discover the Stories of Old Edinburgh's Deceased

Uncover the captivating stories of Old Edinburgh’s deceased on the Greyfriars Kirkyard tour. From martyred Covenanters to infamous ghosts, discover the secrets of Scottish history in an entertaining and respectful manner.

Duration: 1 hour, 45 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Greyfriars Kirk - This entire tour takes place within the historic burial ground. We don’t visit the Kirk itself, although we recommend guests visit this wonderful building during their visit to Edinburgh.
  • Historic Edinburgh Tours - Our entire tour takes place within the historic burial ground of Greyfriars Kirkyard.
What's Included
  • Expert local guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

The tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard is tailormade for those curious about the annals of Scottish history. The individuals interred within the Kirkyard helped shape Edinburgh into its present form. We’ll recount some of the most pivotal, engaging, and unexpected tales about these truly intriguing individuals. All this will be done in a fun, professional, and…

Location
Greyfriars Kirkyard
Candlemaker Row
Just inside the main entrance, next to the grave of Greyfriars Bobby (the pink headstone which you see as soon as you enter the Kirkyard).
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Departure108715
Apr 6, 2025
Great time. - Robert was our tour guide for Greyfriars Kirkyard tour in Edinburgh Scotland. He is very knowledgeable and enjoyable. We had a wonderful experience and made a friend
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Troy_d
Apr 6, 2025
Must do tour. - Robert was absolutely fantastic. Loved this tour. His knowledge and stories where fun and entertaining.
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Jaynefitzc
Mar 27, 2025
Amazing customised tour for university group - A fantastic tour with Robert- he is welcoming, entertaining and engaging and our university group loved him. Robert customised the tour especially to meet our requirements in terms of content and was very accommodating. Thank you Robert for an outstanding visit.
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Brummieclaire
Mar 26, 2025
Excellent tour - Excellent tour. Robert is extremely knowledgeable but also adds humour throughout. Group of 12 students and staff from Edge Hill University. Thank you
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258walkerc
Dec 3, 2024
Edinburgh's buried history brought to life! - Loved the tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard with guide Robert Howie during our visit to Edinburgh. He brought the history of this cemetery to life - from the legend of Bobby of Greyfriars to the possible links of J.K. Rowling's characters to the names you see on tombstones. With historic photos, maps, and even a pair of thumb screws - he shared a wealth of knowledge of the city's "buried history". Robert tailors his presentation to his visitors interests and was very responsive to emails. Highly recommend.
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Catherine
Nov 5, 2024
Interesting, very informative fun trip of Greyfriars Kirkyard - Fantastic tour and talk of Greyfriars Kirkyard and old Edinburgh. I was parent helper with my son’s p3 class and Robert was great at keeping the children’s attention and setting the tone for their age. I’d definitely recommend him to others!
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313kerryw
Oct 18, 2024
Phenomenal History-Focuses Tour in a Sea of Ghost Tours - Robert has an encyclopedic knowledge of the “residents” of the Kirkyard, Scottish history and corny dad jokes. The combination of the three makes for a phenomenal tour. We had a great time learning about the Kirkyard, the Bobby, and the bloody history of Scotland. Thanks, Robert, for spending part of the last day of school holidays with us!
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Daytrip43390401009
Oct 11, 2024
Fantastic Graveyard Tour--Robert is the best! - I cannot recommend the private tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard with Robert highly enough! We learned so much on the tour and Robert is extremely knowledgeable and funny! Since it's a private tour, Robert is very accommodating regarding what you want the tour to be and what you want to learn. The 90 minutes flew by so fast, I could have easily enjoyed another hour or more. Do yourself a favor and book Robert's tour before you get to Edinburgh!
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Mjacksteit
Jul 23, 2024
Excellent Private Family-Friendly Tour - Robert was excellent. I’d highly recommend this tour. - Robert knows his history. - Robert has the heart of (and is a) teacher. - Robert is great at adapting his tour to the needs of the group. - The value of the tour is very high- an exceptional cost for a group. - Robert caters the tour to all ages. He is great with continuing the tour despite kids flopping around aimlessly. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️
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Gayle_t
Jun 30, 2024
We loved it!! - Robert was great! Kind, friendly, and extremely knowledgeable. He was able to tailor the presentation to our interests and checked in regularly to make sure he was giving us information in a helpful way. We loved it!
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From $120 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).