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Empowering Change: Uncover History with a Crime & Punishment Storytelling Tour

Sonny - Invisible (Edinburgh) Team

Our local for this tour

Sonny - Invisible (Edinburgh) Team

Embark on an ethical Crime & Punishment tour, led by guides who have triumphed over homelessness themselves, supporting a social enterprise committed to alleviating homelessness through tourism. Explore captivating tales of thieves and murderers in the city, while gaining insight into contemporary justice systems and local organizations dedicated to aiding our most vulnerable community members. Book now and directly support guides affected by homelessness, on top of that, part of the Withlocals fee is waived and given to the project.

Experience details

  • Destination

    Edinburgh

  • Category

    City highlight tours

  • Duration

    1.5 hours

  • Mode of transport

    Walking

  • Available languages

    English

  • Highlights

    • Positive impact

  • What's included

    Private Guide • 15% of the tours costs go to the charity

Here’s an overview of your tour

At Withlocals, we are all about creating positive impacts in the destinations we run in. But we know it’s not just us that want to create positive impacts, travelers do too! That’s why we have curated a perfect experience for you to give back EVEN MORE during your stay in Edinburgh! Our Crime & Punishment tour led by locals affected by homelessness is the perfect way to do just that. In this experience, you will see some of Edinburgh's top sights including Greyfriars Bobby, St Giles Cathedral & Tron Chruch as well as social projects going on within the city.

But that's not all - by participating in this experience, you'll be directly supporting an NGO that works tirelessly to improve homelessness as we waive part of the service fee for this experience and donate it directly to the NGO.

Not only will you be contributing to a great cause, you'll also hear about Edinburgh's often dark history from a new perspective. You’ll also get to meet the community, hear their stories and gain a deeper understanding of some of the issues taking place in Edinburgh.

Traveling is a chance to truly get to meet people from all facets of life, and this experience will be your chance to truly give back and make a difference. So why not make your trip even more meaningful and join your host for this unforgettable experience?

Any special requests? No problem, our hosts are experts and can customize the tour around your wishes!

Your itinerary

  • Meeting point

    Outside the Maggie Kicksons Pub

  • Give back!

    By taking part in this experience, you will also be donating to an enterprise dedicated to reducing homelessness in Edinburgh.

  • Learn & Grow

    Experience a unique and unforgettable activity or tour that offers an opportunity to learn, grow, and make a positive impact.

  • Get to know Edinburgh deeply

    Gain a deeper understanding and appreciation of the local culture, traditions, and issues faced by the community.

  • Create a connection

    Interact with passionate and knowledgeable hosts who are committed to providing a memorable and impactful experience.

  • Make Memories

    Create lasting memories and make new connections with like-minded locals who share a passion for giving back and making a positive impact.
I have a teen daughter with us - is it possible to plan a drinks and bites tour with her?
Me13:42
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Of course! I can definitely tailor our tour for you and your daughter! :)
Local host Maria13:44
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Do you know all our tours are private & personalised?

Did you know that Withlocals tours are completely customisable to your needs? What you see here is a base itinerary that you can modify! Simply get in touch with your selected local and let them know what you would like!

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    Sonny

    Invisible (Edinburgh) Team

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Good to Know

  • Tips

    • Bring a reusable water bottle to reduce plastic
    • Be mindful of sharing the real secret spots - let's keep them a secret
    • Wear comfortable shoes for walking

  • Included

    • Private Guide
    • 15% of the tours costs go to the charity

  • Cancellation

    • Receive a full refund for cancellations done 7 days before the experience date.
    • Your experience can be cancelled and fully refunded within 24 hours of purchase.

Why should you book a Withlocals tour?

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    100% customizable

    Let your local host tailor the tour completely to your wishes.

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    Private guided tours

    No strangers on your tour. It’s just you and your local host.

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    Responsible

    Our tours are designed with people, places & the planet in mind.

Questions?

We are here to help!

  • What is the cancellation policy?

    When you make a booking you will receive a full refund when you cancel more than 7 days before the start of the booking.

    When you make a booking that starts within 7 days and cancel within 24 hours after purchase you will receive a full refund.

    When you make a booking that starts within 24 hours your booking is not refundable.

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  • What payment methods are available?
    During checkout you can choose from a number of different payment methods based on your location. We accept a variety of payment methods such as Credit Card, iDeal and many more.
  • Can I pay in any currency?
    Payment is always done in Euro but you can view the total amount in your local currency. Your bank might charge you a conversion rate fee from your local currency to Euro. No extra fees apply.
  • Is this tour always private?
    All our tours are 100% private, only you and your host.

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Sonny - Invisible (Edinburgh) Team

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