--- title: Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 107 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 74 duration_minutes: 90 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 5 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-greyfriars-kirkyard-history-tour/ --- # Private Greyfriars Kirkyard history tour **Guidekin's take:** Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard through stories of the people buried there on a private tour for your party. A local guide is included; uneven surfaces may require route adjustments for wheelchair users, and pricing is per group. 5 from 74 reviews at €107 per group/vehicle for 1h 30m. ## Overview The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinburgh what it was. We'll share some of the most important, most interesting and most surprising stories about these rather fascinating people. And we'll do this in an entertaining, professional and respectful manner. Greyfriars is a fascinating place that has links to some incredible stories from Scotland’s history (not 'just' Edinburgh's history). Their stories are the stories of Edinburgh. You’ll learn about these characters as you stand only inches away from where their bodies lie buried. Hear the stories behind martyred Covenanters, an amusing artist, an infamous ghost, grave robbers, the Irish murderers Burke and Hare, a tortured spy and, of course, the devoted Skye Terrier, Greyfriars Bobby. Are you ready to ‘meet’ the ‘Dead of Old Edinburgh’? ## Before you book - Meeting point: Just inside the main entrance, - Starts 10:00, 14:00: 2 departures a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted ## Key facts - Price: from €107 per group/vehicle for the Private Tour for 2 people option; other options up to €167 - Duration: 1h 30m - Rating: 5.0/5 from 74 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Historic Edinburgh Tours ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Private Tour for 2 people | €107 per group | English | - | | Private Tour for 3-5 people | €131 per group | English | - | | Private Tour for 6-10 people | €167 per group | English | - | ## What's included - Local guide ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Greyfriars Kirk** (pass by, no stop) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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). Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJIUxcMJvHh0gRh4xE3ZWCUOE ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Due to uneven surfaces. we will try to make alterations for wheelchair users. ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €107 | €54 | | 4 | €131 | €33 | | 6 | €167 | €28 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Ghost Tours & Vaults start at €19 per person. ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #5 of 28** | €107 per group | 1h 30m | 5.0 (74) | private | | [Edinburgh - Dark History](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dark-history/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.96 (914) | shared | | [Haunted Histories walking tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-histories-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared | | [Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-witches-haunted-history-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 10m | 4.9 (711) | shared | Ranked #5 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €19 to €113, median €27; typical length 1h 30m. 1 of 28 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. 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