Discover Inverness's shadowed history on a private 90-minute tour that reveals its darkest tales. Visit chilling sites like Inverness Castle and ancient cemeteries, guided by a local expert.
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Difficulty
easy
Duration
1.5 hours
Fitness Level
Suitable for most fitness levels; involves walking on flat city streets and gentle slopes.
Wildlife
History
Inverness Castle’s current 19th-century structure stands on the site of several earlier fortifications dating back to medieval times.
Conservation
Walking Tours in the UK emphasizes low-impact practices and respectful visitation to historic and sacred sites to preserve them for future generations.
Walking Tours in the UK
Discover Inverness's shadowed history on a private 90-minute tour that reveals its darkest tales. Visit chilling sites like Inverness Castle and ancient cemeteries, guided by a local expert.
Walking Tours in the UK is a Scotland-based tour provider located in Edinburgh, Scotland, offering guided walking tours across multiple UK cities. The company presents a broad program of city tours, private tours, and themed experiences that include historical walks, dark-side tours, street art routes, whisky and gin tastings, castle visits, and specialty student-guided walks.
Tours range from short 1.5-hour city strolls to 3-hour highlights and full-day private options. Itineraries and themes reflect local heritage and contemporary culture in destinations such as Inverness, St Andrews, Stirling, Aberdeen, Oban, Glasgow, Manchester, York, Liverpool, Leeds, Nottingham, Birmingham, Stratford-Upon-Avon, Windsor, Oxford, Bristol, and Bath. Many tours are explicitly offered as private bookings, and several experiences include guided tastings or visits to specific landmarks.
Walking Tours in the UK uses local guides with knowledge of each city's history, folklore, and cultural highlights. The business is featured on The Adventure Collective, and listings regularly describe the available experiences by duration and theme. Descriptions for each trip specify whether a tour is private, the typical duration (for example, 1.5-hour or 3-hour), and highlights such as castles, city centres, or thematic content like “The Dark Side,” street art, or whisky events.
This factual summary is based on the company's advertised trip listings and location information. Prospective guests can review individual trip descriptions to select the appropriate city, theme, and booking option.
Tours Offered
87
Wide selection across the UK
Cities Covered
18 cities
Historic cities across the UK
Tour Lengths
1.5–3 hours
Short, flexible walking tours
Private Tours
52
Available across listed UK cities
Book private or small-group tours in Edinburgh and other UK cities — secure preferred dates for 1.5- and 3-hour experiences.
Wear sturdy shoes
Uneven cobblestones and cemetery grounds require solid footwear for safe walking.
Bring a flashlight
Some parts of the tour take place in dimly lit or dark locations; a personal light source enhances visibility.
Dress in layers
Highland weather can shift quickly, especially after dusk. Wear layers to stay comfortable throughout the tour.
Respect private and sacred sites
Stay on marked paths and be mindful when visiting cemeteries and historical locations.
Comfortable walking shoes
Provides stability on cobbled streets and uneven surfaces.
Weatherproof jacket
Protects against frequent Highland rain and wind.
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Flashlight or headlamp
Enhances visibility during low-light portions of the tour.
fall|winter|spring
Insect repellent
Helpful to deter midges during the warmer months.
summer