Overview
Join your guide on a journey through the brutal history of the Highland Capital. You’ll learn about beheadings and worse on this 90 minute exploration of the dark past of these now peaceful streets.
Ghost sightings not guaranteed, but stories of lost spirits and souls will make you take a second look at this charming city that has seen earthquakes, floods and fires bring devastation long before it became the universally popular destination it is today.
Learn about a knight in shining armour and standing stones we can only hope do not fall over, visit the graves of important figures and find hard evidence of their gruesome habits. Your guide will keep you safe as we follow a trail of bones – ideally in the evening, although we will alternate accommodate timing requests where possible.
- Recommended by 98% of travelers
- Badge of Excellence
- Free cancellation up to 24 hours before
- Mobile ticket
What's included
Expert, local guide
Meeting and pickup
Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
Meeting point
Please meet your guide outside Visit Scotland iCentre or let us know where you'd like to meet.
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What to expect
-
Inverness Castle
10 min
See the Inverness Castle and discover its spooky history and the many bloody sieges that have taken place here. From Jacobite risings to a criminal court house, this castle has seen it all! (exterior visit only)
-
Old High St Stephen's Church
10 min
See the Old High Church in Inverness and wander the spooky cemetery, view bullet holes in the side of the church and learn about it's executions (exterior visit only)
-
Balnain
10 min
Visit Balnain House in Inverness and discover its dark past, watch out for some ghosts in the windows! (exterior visit only)
-
Tomnahurich
10 min
Learn about some of the people now represented on the stones of the Cemetery
-
Eden Court Theatre
10 min
Look out for the ghosts of Eden Court, you never know when you'll spot them! (exterior visit only)
-
Cavell Gardens
10 min
Hear stories of war and sadness at Cavell Gardens.
-
Ness Bridge, Inverness
20 min
See the Tomnahurich Cemetery and discover its fairytale history... or is it worse than that?
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
Times are local to the experience (Europe/London).
Additional Information
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Up to 15 travelers per booking
FAQs about Private Inverness Dark Side Tour
Can I cancel Private Inverness Dark Side Tour for free?
Yes. For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the start time.
How long does it take?
It takes about 1 hour 30 min.
Where does it start, and is pickup offered?
Please meet your guide outside Visit Scotland iCentre or let us know where you'd like to meet. Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the meeting point.
What's included?
- Expert, local guide
Which places does it visit?
It visits Inverness Castle, Old High St Stephen's Church, Balnain, Tomnahurich, Eden Court Theatre, Cavell Gardens, Ness Bridge, Inverness.
Which languages is it offered in?
It is offered in English.
What fitness level is needed?
It is suitable for all physical fitness levels.
Operated by Walking Tours in Inverness
