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Uncover Edinburgh's Gruesome Past: An Essential Old Town Walking Tour
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Overview
Essential Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town unveils hidden gems and recounts gruesome history, from body-snatchers to the Scottish Enlightenment. Explore Edinburgh's rebirth through learning and education in the 18th century. This private, 3-hour tour offers an entertaining and enlightening experience beyond the castle, focusing on the people and events that shaped the city. 
Highlights
Expert Local Guides: Benefit from the expertise of knowledgeable local guides who bring Edinburgh's history to life with captivating storytelling and insider knowledge.
Hidden Gems Discovered: Venture beyond the main tourist attractions and uncover hidden alleyways, historic landmarks, and lesser-known stories that reveal the true character of Edinburgh's Old Town.
Gruesome History Unveiled: Delve into the dark and fascinating history of Edinburgh, exploring tales of body snatchers, witches, and religious zealots that shaped the city's past.
Scottish Enlightenment Exploration: Discover how Edinburgh experienced a rebirth through learning and education during the 18th century, known as the Scottish Enlightenment, and its lasting impact on the city.
Sentiment Analysis
The tour is highly praised for its engaging guides and fascinating insights into Edinburgh's history. Some find the subject matter disturbing and the crowds during peak season unpleasant. Overall, the experience is very positive.
Knowledgeable and engaging guides
Fascinating historical insights
Well-paced and comprehensive tour
Personalized experience due to small group size
Can be crowded during peak season
Some may find the gruesome details disturbing
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