Audio app included

Mystery of Deacon Brodie Self-Guided Audio

Step into the dark heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town and uncover the true story of Deacon William Brodie — respected craftsman by day, master criminal by night.

This immersive self-guided audio tour takes you through the closes, courtyards and hidden corners of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town, following in the footsteps of one of the city’s most infamous characters. Guided by the voice of a Scottish historian and actor, you’ll unravel a tale of secrets, double lives, crime and scandal that would later inspire the world-famous story of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde.

Beginning at the Writers’ Museum and winding through the Royal Mile, Cowgate and the Meadows, this atmospheric experience combines storytelling, history and puzzle-style clues to lead you through Edinburgh’s hidden past.

Along the way you will discover

  • Brodie Close and the Deacon’s former homeHidden wynds
  • Closes and forgotten corners of the Old Town
  • The site of the infamous Tolbooth PrisonTaverns
  • Courts and alleyways linked to Brodie’s crimes
  • The real locations that inspired Robert Louis Stevenson

Good to know before you arrive

Download our app, pop in your headphones, and start your tour at your own pace.

  • Self-guided audio walking tour
  • Explore at your own paceTour takes place outdoors across Edinburgh’s Old Town
  • Comfortable footwear recommended
  • Smartphone and headphones required
  • Suitable for adults and older children
  • Starting point: Writers’ Museum, Edinburgh Old Town
Top Tip!
On your tour drop into Deacon Brodie’s Tavern on the Royal Mile named after the infamous William Brodie himself. It’s the perfect spot to soak up more of Edinburgh’s dark history with a drink in hand.

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The Edinburgh City Pass saves you money and is easy to use. Each pass is valid for either one, two, or three consecutive calendar days and is simply scanned at each experience to gain entry. 

Your pass activates when you enter your first experience during your visit. We always advise customers to start using their pass first thing in the morning as from then on it works on a calendar day basis, not 24-hour period. The Edinburgh City Pass does not include fast track access, and you can use it only once per experience.

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Also included with CityPass…

Free Booking required Edinburgh Castle Walking Tour with Little Fish Tours Usually £39 per person Castle Entry Included Free 24hr Hop-on Hop-off Big Bus City Tour Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Return Edinburgh Tram Travel from Airport to City Centre Usually £9.50 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Holyrood Distillery Tour – Edinburgh’s Finest Dram Usually £25.00 per person Entry Included Free Hidden Vaults Tour – A Dark History Usually £24.00 per person Entry Included Free Camera Obscura & World of Illusions Usually £24.95 per person Entry Included Free Three Bridges Boat Tour – an Unforgettable Journey Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Edinburgh’s Secret Nuclear Bunker – Guided Tour Usually £22 per person (weekends) Entry Included Free Dynamic Earth – Science Centre & Planetarium Usually £24.50 per person Entry Included Free Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour – Dark secrets of Edinburgh Usually £18.00 per person Entry Inclued Free Booking required A unique Crime & Punishment Walking Tour shaped by lived experience Usually £17.00 per person Entry Included Free Harry Potter Walking Tour – Magical Inspirations Usually £18.00 per person Entry Included Free Arthur’s Seat Audio Guide – The Story Behind the Summit Usually £7.99 per person Audio App Included Free John Knox House Museum – A 500-Year Old Story Usually £7.00 per person Entry Included Free Craigmillar – Edinburgh’s Secret Stronghold Usually £7.00 per person Entry Included Free Gladstone’s Land – Life on the Royal Mile Usually £10.00 per person Entry Included Free Scott Monument Museum – Spectacular Views Usually £8.00 per person Entry Included Free St Giles’ Cathedral Audio Guide – 900 Years of History Usually £5 per person Audio APP Included Free Inchcolm Island Cruise – Iconic Landmarks Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Georgian House – Step Back in Time Usually £12.50 per person Entry Included Free Mystery of Deacon Brodie Self-Guided Audio Usually £7.99 per person Audio app included Free The Murder by the Royal Mile – Murder Mystery Usually £7.00 per person Entry Included Free Gravity Trampoline Park Usually £13.50 per person Entry Included 20% Off Booking required Escape the Past – Anatomist Escape Room 20% Discount 20% Off Booking required Escape the Past – The Deacon’s Cabinet Escape Room 20% Discount 15% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies £55.25 Up to 15% Discount 15% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – The Ultimate Whisky Experience £65.02 Up to 15% Discount 15% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles £62.90 Up to 15% Discount 15% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – The Outlander, Palaces and Jacobite Experience 52.70 Up to 15% discount
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What our customers say…

Edinburgh city pass is a must do for anybody wanting to get the most out of a short holiday in Edinburgh. It’s easy to use too. It was all electronic and I could just whip out my phone for the staff at the each venue for them to scan it.
Thomas A – Google Reviews
We got the Edinburgh city pass for 2 days while we were up there for a mini holiday, and were really impressed with how many attractions it included, and for a great price. Well worth getting and planning your trips and attractions.
Laura B – Google Reviews
The views from the top of Scott monument was breathtaking. I would not have gone up without the pass. Would recommend as an easy and affordable way to enjoy Edinburgh.
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