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.

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Terridiz
Jul 7, 2025
Outstanding tour! - We had a wonderful tour with Robert today. He brought the stories and history of the dead in the Kirkyard to life for us during our time with him. He was very engaging and had great sense of humor. Highly recommend!
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John_p9764
Jun 30, 2025
Amazing tour and guide - I cannot recommend this tour enough! Rob was an amazing tour guide - full of insights, information and good humour. The 90 minutes just flew by and we were enthralled. Thank you Rob for a wonderful tour!
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Alison_s
Jun 2, 2025
We had a private family... - We had a private family tour with Robert and he was an excellent guide! We learned a lot and had fun.
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Shanefs4708az
May 25, 2025
Fantastic tour of greyfriars kirkyard - Me and my family did a tour of greyfriars kirkyard Robert was our guide. We had amazing experience!! Robert was a fantastic tour guide who had a great depth of knowledge about the Kirkyard and its history, he also had a very good sense of humour that made the tour very enjoyable.
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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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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).