Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

By Enthral Experiences

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1h 15m
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Overview

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along the closes and wynds of Edinburgh's Old Town. Led by an engaging character guide, this experience blends history and storytelling for an unforgettable adventure.

Uncover the stories of Scotland’s accused witches, exploring their lives and the accusations they faced, and the injustices they endured, all while surrounded by the city's eerie charm. You may even learn some facts about much-loved characters from Outlander and Harry Potter!

The tour will finish at Grassmarket - the very site of public executions, and where the infamous storey of ‘Half-Hangit Maggie’ - one of Edinburgh’s most legendary characters - once began…

Don't miss The Edinburgh Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour, an opportunity to delve into the city's fascinating past, honour those who suffered, and embrace the magic of discovery.

Activity location

St Giles' Cathedral
- High Street, Historic Royal Mile
- EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Caffè Nero
- 192 Parliament Square
- EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

1h 15m
English

Travellers

Language options: English

Starting time

Price details

€20.79 x 1 Adult€20.79

Total

Until Wed, 11 Mar

What's included, what's not

Professional character guide delivering immersive storytelling
A fully guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town

Know before you book

Service animals allowed
Public transport options are available nearby
Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travellers who cannot navigate the cobbles, steep streets and steps of Edinburgh's old town
Not recommended for travellers with push-chairs or infants prams
In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

St Giles' Cathedral

10m
Admission ticket not included

Who was St. Giles... find out and more as you learn a bit of Scot's history including Mary Queen of Scots, John Knox... and discover why it's perfectly acceptable to spit on the floor in Parliament Sq.

Royal Mile

5m

Look down the Royal Mile towards East Lothian and hear a tale of the North Berwick Witches.

Lady Stairs House

10m
Admission ticket not included

In this hidden courtyard learn of some gruesome history and be inspired by Scotland's National Poet.

Edinburgh Castle

10m

Discover how Edinburgh came to be and hear some more fascinating tales related to Witches

Witches well

5m

Discover this often missed gem and learn of another unfortunate Witch.

Upper Bow

5m

Get a birds eye view an iconic street and hear a shocking tale of a Warlock.

Victoria street

10m

Hear the tale of one of Edinburgh's most infamous characters and her remarkable life on these very cobbles.

Grassmarket

15m

The tour will finish at Grassmarket - the very site of public executions, and where the infamous storey of ‘Half-Hangit Maggie’ - one of Edinburgh’s most legendary characters - once began...

Location

Activity location

St Giles' Cathedral
- High Street, Historic Royal Mile
- EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

Caffè Nero
- 192 Parliament Square
- EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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