Discover the history and legends of Edinburgh's medieval Old Town on this witchcraft-themed walking tour. Be led by your in character guide to sights like Edinburgh castle and St Giles Cathedral.

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Duration 70 minutes: Check availability to see starting times.
Live tour guide: English

Highlights

Be captivated by storytelling delivered by an authentic character guide
Explore the dimly lit streets and spooky wynds of Edinburgh’s Old Town
Feel your spine shiver as you hear the fascinating history of Scottish witches
Travel back through the ages as you see Edinburgh castle and Grassmarket
Immerse yourself in the spooky and the strange on a witchcraft-themed tour

Full description

Uncover the magical history of Scotland as you explore the secrets of Edinburgh's Old Town with a costumed guide on this walking tour. Hear the secrets behind locations like Lady Stairs Close, Grassmarket, and Candle Maker Row.

Find your witch-costumed guide easily and begin your walking tour. Hear historical tales that focus on witchcraft. Explore the Old Town and make your way to castle hill to admire the ancient Edinburgh castle.

Walk down Lady Stairs Close to view the the Writers Museum which pays tribute to the authors Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis. View the imposing Gothic architecture at St. Giles Cathedral. Stroll thorugh Parliament Square and past the colorful shops on Victoria Street.

Tread lightly as you will walk on the grounds where mysterious and sometimes sinister events occurred like the Greyfriars Kirkyard graveyard. Go down Candle Maker Row and finish your tour in one of the oldest parts of the city, Grassmarket.

Includes

Costumed guide
Free Gift

Transportation
Entrance fees

Not suitable for

People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Meet your witch-guide near St. Giles Catherdral, outside Cafe Nero, opposite the Mercat Cross: https://goo.gl/maps/gaL5gvayXwN3P7739

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Important information

What to bring

Comfortable shoes
Warm clothing
Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

The tour runs rain or shine
The wearing of a witch hat is optional

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5 /5

based on 24 reviews

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Value for money
4.9/5

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it's fantastic if you like the history of the witches this tour is for you just make sure that you have walking shoes and you don't have walking difficulties as it is a lot of walking up and down hill I have walking difficulties and I found it hard

October 2, 2022

Amazing tour with a such a cool and knowledgeable witch! Hehe. We had so much fun, the time went by so quickly. 100% recommended

A great tour of witches and warlock history of Edinburgh with a enthusiastic guide

September 18, 2022

Edinburgh: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

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