Embark on an in-depth, nighttime tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard
Follow your guide to corners of the cemetery that most visitors miss
An interactive projector tour helps bring the landmark alive
Learn more about Edinburgh’s wealth of history
Located in the heart of Edinburgh, the Greyfriars Kirkyard is rich in history—and on this in-depth, nighttime tour, you’ll discover a side of the landmark that most visitors miss. Follow your guide to the cemetery’s key points of interest, learn about the characters buried here with an interactive projector tour, and even discover how Greyfriars inspired Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling.
Updating Map... This tour was arranged for us by a friend and I would have to say it was the best small group tour we did in Scotland. Robert is very knowledgable and gave a very in depth tour of the history surrounding Greyfriars, at the same...More
Thank you so much for your kind and positive review! The Greyfriars Tour is such a small tour and so highly focussed that I often wonder if I should retain it, your comments are a real blessing. The tour is also one which is heavily...More
Robert took a group from the Dorothy Dunnett Society for an amazing tour around Greyfriars at the end of April (sorry it has taken me so long to post this!). We had such a brilliant afternoon that we did not want it to stop. Robert...More
Dear Betty, Thanks for your review - please never worry about any delays! I absolutely loved taking your group around. A guide is only as good as their audience's desire to get involved and to take part and it was a pleasure to take such...More
This was an excellent tour, especially due to the knowledge and presentation skills our our Tour guide, Robert. He has clearly spent a lot of time researching the many fascinating subjects that lie within this site. He approaches the tour with humor and enthusiasm while...More
Dear Matthew, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review, especially such a positive one. I believe that Greyfriars is one of the most interesting places in Edinburgh and, from a historical perspective, it is one worth visiting. I was delighted that you booked...More
This was an excellent tour and Robert did a wonderful job of mixing in humor while giving a wonderful historical tour of the graveyard. One of the best tours I've been on and should be a must do while in Edinburgh. The history and stories...More
Thank you for your really kind review. Greyfriars is one of my favourite places in Edinburgh and my tour is one I love giving, but, like all tours, it depends on how much your audience gets involved. Your group were just perfect and really helped...More
This was the best tour we did in Edinburgh and a highlight of our visit. Robert was extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh and Greyfriars Kirkyard history. He’s a great storyteller, and a fun and humorous guy. You definitely sense that he does this because he enjoys...More
I'm really blown away by your comments. Thank you so much for taking the time out to leave a review and for leaving such a good one! It makes a huge difference to my confidence in trying to deliver for my customers. I hope you...More
