Greyfriars Kirk Tours and Activities

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The graveyard that inspired a place Godric's Hollow in J.K. Rowling's Harry Potter. It's right beside Edinburgh Castle so there's is no reason not to walk through this old and dark pathway.
Bobby's Bar at the Greyfriar Kirkyard is a darling homage to Greyfriar's Bobby, a loyal terrier beloved by many. Leave a token for the pup for good luck! #edinburgh #scotland
Greyfriars Kirkyard © Paul Cunningham - Edinburgh Photo Guy This Kirkyard is not haunted but has some history that equally is is unsettling. This place his estimated around over thousand bodies and more underneath the ground. Lots of the graves are unmarked after most of the bodies were moved from the first graveyard of Edinburgh's Old Town, St Giles behind the cathedral were moved to here. Greyfriars takes its name from the Franciscan friary on the site (the monks of which wore grey robes), which was dissolved in 1559. The churchyard was founded in 1561, then Mary Queen of Scots made the land available for a burial ground, before then it was a herb garden to cure illnesses. St Giles burial ground was running out of room for burials. In more recent times in history this place was rife for body snatchers, hence the mortsafe protected grave in this image. Paul

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The Bonham Hotel

The Bonham Hotel

5 out of 5
West End
Price was AU$4,025, price is now AU$3,448 per person
AU$3,448
per person
30 Mar - 5 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (924 reviews)
Christmas dinner was excellent

Reviewed on 31 Dec 2025

The Scotsman Hotel

The Scotsman Hotel

4 out of 5
Edinburgh City Centre
Price was AU$5,036, price is now AU$3,937 per person
AU$3,937
per person
30 Mar - 5 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews)
The room was indeed spotless and the lovely staff were polite, courteous and efficient

Reviewed on 19 Jan 2026

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

Abbey Strand Apartments, at Holyrood

5 out of 5
Abbeyhill
Price was AU$4,640, price is now AU$3,931 per person
AU$3,931
per person
30 Mar - 5 Apr
found 1 day ago
Return direct flight included
Sydney (SYD) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.8/10 Exceptional! (138 reviews)
Excelente tamaño, equipamiento del apartamento y ubicación. Su principal área de mejora es la comunicación, es buena, pero no es tan sencilla.

Reviewed on 28 Dec 2025

Tours & day trips

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Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

Loch Ness, Glen Coe & the Highlands from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 12 hours and 15 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 208 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$197 per adult
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Private & custom tours

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Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience

Edinburgh Self Guided Audio Experience

Activity duration is 9 hours
Price is AU$9 per adult
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Food, drink & nightlife

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.6 out of 10 with 33 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$58 per adult
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Adventure & outdoor

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From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

From Edinburgh: 6-Day Shetland & Nothernmost Explorer

Activity duration is 10 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$119 per adult*
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Holiday & seasonal tours

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The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour

Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes
9.0 out of 10 with 32 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$36 per adult
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Greyfriar\'s Bobby showing street scenes and outdoor art

Greyfriar's Bobby

Visit a cemetery that has entered into legend because of a faithful dog who waited for years by his master’s grave.

Greyfriar's Bobby
National Museum of Scotland featuring interior views as well as a large group of people

National Museum of Scotland

4.5/5(76 reviews)

Science, nature, history and culture come together in this spectacular museum, which celebrates learning about the world and all its wonders.

National Museum of Scotland
Victoria St

Victoria Street

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh when you spend time at Victoria Street.

Victoria Street

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

Enjoy a stop at George Mackenzie's Mausoleum, a landmark worth seeing in Edinburgh.

George Mackenzie's Mausoleum

MacEwan Hall

Learn about the local history of Edinburgh with a stop at MacEwan Hall. Discover the area's acclaimed theatre scene and notable monuments.

MacEwan Hall

Magdalen Chapel

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh when you stop by Magdalen Chapel.

Magdalen Chapel

Top Greyfriars Kirk Hotel & Accommodation Deals

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
31-35 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

Virgin Hotels Edinburgh

5 out of 5
1 India Buildings Edinburgh Scotland
Virgin Hotels Edinburgh
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

CODE - The Court, Edinburgh

2 out of 5
1 a Parliament Square Edinburgh Scotland
CODE - The Court, Edinburgh
Market Street Hotel

Market Street Hotel

4 out of 5
6 Market Street Edinburgh Scotland
Market Street Hotel
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel

4 out of 5
61 Grassmarket Edinburgh Scotland
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place Edinburgh Scotland
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket

4 out of 5
26 King's Stables Road Edinburgh Scotland
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG

5 out of 5
38 Charlotte Square Edinburgh Scotland
Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre

4 out of 5
80 High Street The Royal Mile Edinburgh Scotland
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
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