Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury
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Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury is a 2-hour experience in Edinburgh, United Kingdom, from $22 per person. It scores 59 out of 100 on the Outty Ranking, which we label “Worth a Look”. Cancellation is free up to 24 hours before the start time. Same-day spots are currently showing.
- Outty Ranking
- 59 / 100
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- Duration
- 2 hours
- From
- $22 per person
On Christmas Eve 1828, a jury was locked into an Edinburgh courtroom and not released until it decided who would hang. Tonight, that jury is you. Sworn in beneath the floodlit castle, you carry the name of a real victim through the dark side of the Old Town as your storyteller unravels the West Port murders. Stand where Burke and Hare's lodging house stood. Climb the Vennel to the old city wall for the best night view of the castle. Follow the money to the anatomy schools that paid cash for bodies and asked no questions, and pass the building where William Burke's skeleton stands in a case tonight. On a silent street the ghost tours never find, hear the roll of the Sixteen called through the gates of Old Surgeons' Square. Then take your place where the real trial ran all night and cast your verdict on the man the law let walk free. A ghost tour told straight: real hauntings, real history, no costumes leaping from closes. Every stop is in the open air, and somehow that makes it worse.
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About this experience
On Christmas Eve 1828, a jury was locked into an Edinburgh courtroom and not released until it decided who would hang. Tonight, that jury is you. Sworn in beneath the floodlit castle, you carry the name of a real victim through the dark side of the Old Town as your storyteller unravels the West Port murders. Stand where Burke and Hare's lodging house stood. Climb the Vennel to the old city wall for the best night view of the castle. Follow the money to the anatomy schools that paid cash for bodies and asked no questions, and pass the building where William Burke's skeleton stands in a case tonight. On a silent street the ghost tours never find, hear the roll of the Sixteen called through the gates of Old Surgeons' Square. Then take your place where the real trial ran all night and cast your verdict on the man the law let walk free. A ghost tour told straight: real hauntings, real history, no costumes leaping from closes. Every stop is in the open air, and somehow that makes it worse.
What's included
Included
- Juror's token and victim card used in the trial
- Live English-speaking storyteller guide
Not included
- Entry to any building, museum, vault or graveyard
- Food and drinks
- Gratuities
- Hotel pickup and drop-off
What you'll see and do
Grassmarket
The tour begins at the west end of the Grassmarket, under the floodlit castle rock, where you are sworn in as a juror and handed the name of one of the sixteen West Port victims. You return along the square's south side to hear who those victims were, and the story of the Grassmarket gallows.
12 minutes here
Flodden Wall
The heart of the case. You stand on West Port, where Log's lodging house and Tanner's Close once stood, then climb the Vennel steps to the last great fragment of Edinburgh's 1513 city wall and the finest night view of the floodlit castle on the tour.
13 minutes here
University of Edinburgh
At the Old Medical School gates on Teviot Place you hear the demand side of the story: 1828 Edinburgh as the anatomy capital of the world, seven hundred students, and a legal supply of one hanged body at a time. Behind these gates, in the University's Anatomical Museum, William Burke's skeleton still stands in a case. Viewed from the street, no entry.
7 minutes here
Chambers Street- Edinburgh
The corner of Chambers Street at Old College, two stories on one site. Beneath it lies Kirk o' Field, where Lord Darnley was found strangled in 1567, Edinburgh's oldest unsolved case. On the same ground in January 1829, Professor Monro publicly dissected William Burke before a crowd of thirty thousand.
6 minutes here
Edinburgh Old Town
The climax of the case, on deserted Infirmary Street at the gates of High School Yards, looking into the dark ground where 10 Surgeons' Square stood: Dr Robert Knox's dissecting rooms and the delivery door where sixteen bodies were carried in and paid for in cash. Here the guide calls the Roll of the Sixteen through the gates and the guests holding those names answer. The group stays on the public street throughout.
12 minutes here
Parliament Square- Edinburgh
The courtroom. Behind St Giles', on the flagstones over the old kirkyard, you stand outside Parliament House where Burke's trial ran twenty four hours straight from Christmas Eve 1828. Here the jury votes: guilty or not proven, slate tokens into the bags, counted aloud. Then the truth about what the law actually did with William Hare.
15 minutes here
Royal Mile
The tour ends on the Lawnmarket at the top of the Royal Mile, by Brodie's Close, at the execution site marked in the setts where twenty five thousand people watched Burke hang in January 1829. What remains of the case, and where the sightings still get reported. Tokens and cards are collected here.
6 minutes here
Where it starts and ends
Meeting point
Edinburgh
West end of the Grassmarket, on the West Port corner, opposite the castle rock. Please arrive 10 minutes early Exact directions to this spot, your guide and a one-tap "running late" are in your SYC Passport: app.seeyour.city, with your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.
Hotel pickup
No pickup: everyone meets at the start point.
Ends at
The tour ends on the Lawnmarket, by Brodie's Close, at the top of the Royal Mile. You are two minutes from the Royal Mile's pubs and about five minutes from the Castle Esplanade, the Grassmarket and the main taxi ranks.
Before you book
- Cancellation
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- Languages
- en
- Ticket
- Mobile Only
- Runs on
- Every day
- Group size
- Up to 25 travelers per booking
- Operated by
- See Your City
Know before you go
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Your interactive tickets, games and concierge live in your SYC Passport: go to app.seeyour.city, enter your Viator booking reference and the surname on the booking.
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Good to know
- Duration
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Up to 24h before
- Minimum age to book
- All ages
- Availability
- Bookable today
- Runs on
- Every day
- Hotel pickup
- No pickup, meet at start point
- Booked in 30 days
- 0
- Verdict
- Worth a Look
Who runs this experience
Operated by See Your City, who run 17 experiences we rank across 3 cities, with an average Outty Ranking of 74.3 and 4 in the 90+ Club.
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Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury: questions travelers ask
Practical detail on this experience, plus the wider planning questions for Edinburgh.
How much does Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury cost?
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Prices start at $22 per person. The final price depends on the date, the time slot and the number of travelers, and peak weekends in Edinburgh usually price higher than midweek mornings. Live pricing and remaining availability are confirmed on the booking screen before you pay.
How long does Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury take?
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Plan for about 2 hours from start to finish, not counting travel to the meeting point. Most travelers leave another 30 minutes on either side so the rest of the day in Edinburgh is not rushed.
Is Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury worth it?
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It holds an Outty Ranking of 59 out of 100, which we label "Worth a Look". That score blends traveler sentiment (0/5 across 0 reviews), the depth of that review evidence, recent booking momentum, value for money against comparable last minute in Edinburgh, and how flexible the cancellation terms are.
Can I cancel or reschedule Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury?
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Yes. Cancel free up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Inside that window the booking is non-refundable, and no-shows are not refunded.
Is Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury suitable for kids and families?
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Yes, all ages are welcome. Families should still weigh the 2-hour running time, and strollers are easier on the earlier, quieter departures.
How far in advance should I book Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury?
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Around 0 people booked this in the last 30 days, so popular slots go early. Two to three weeks ahead is comfortable in shoulder season, while summer weekends and holidays in Edinburgh can sell out a month out. Same-day spots do open up when other travelers cancel, so it is worth checking if you are already in town.
What should I bring or wear?
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Bring photo ID, your booking confirmation on your phone, a refillable water bottle and comfortable shoes. Dress for the weather in Edinburgh and add a light layer if any part of the 2-hour experience runs outdoors or after sunset.
Where does Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury start and how do I get there?
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The exact meeting point and directions are on your voucher once you book, and they sit in central Edinburgh within reach of public transport. Arrive 15 minutes early: late arrivals are treated as no-shows by most operators.
What are the best things to do in Edinburgh?
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On Outty we rank every Edinburgh experience on the same 0 to 100 scale, and alongside this one the highest scorers right now include The Chocolatarium Chocolate Tour Experience in Edinburgh, The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour. The city page groups everything into most popular, highest reviewed, last minute and family-friendly so you can build a day around what actually delivers.
When is the best time to visit Edinburgh?
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Booking patterns follow the same curve: prices and queues climb in peak weeks, while shoulder season gives you better availability on the top-ranked experiences and more room to change plans.
How many days do you need in Edinburgh?
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Three full days covers the headline sights without sprinting. A workable rhythm is one anchor experience each morning, such as this one, an unhurried afternoon in a single neighborhood, then a food or nightlife booking in the evening. Five days lets you add a day trip outside the city.
Do I book through Outty or through the operator?
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Outty ranks and explains the experiences, then hands you to Viator to complete the booking with the operator directly. The price is the same as booking on Viator yourself, and Outty earns an affiliate commission on the referral, which is how the rankings stay free to read.
What is included in Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury?
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Included: Juror's token and victim card used in the trial; and Live English-speaking storyteller guide. Not included: Entry to any building, museum, vault or graveyard; Food and drinks; Gratuities; and Hotel pickup and drop-off. Always check the voucher for the final list before you travel.
Where is the meeting point for Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury?
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West end of the Grassmarket, on the West Port corner, opposite the castle rock. Please arrive 10 minutes early Exact directions to this spot. Hotel pickup is not included, so plan your own transport and arrive 15 minutes early.
What languages is Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury offered in?
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It runs in English. Pick your language when choosing a date and time, as not every departure runs in every language.
Will I get instant confirmation and a mobile ticket for Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury?
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Confirmation is sent by the operator after booking, usually within 48 hours; if it is not confirmed you are not charged. Mobile tickets are accepted, so you can show the voucher on your phone.
Is Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury wheelchair or stroller accessible?
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The operator notes: Wheelchair accessible; Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller; and Transportation options are wheelchair accessible. If accessibility is critical, contact the operator after booking to confirm arrangements for your date.
What happens to Edinburgh True Crime Adventure Be the Jury if the weather is bad?
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It generally runs rain or shine, so dress for the forecast in Edinburgh. Standard cancellation terms apply: free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start.
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