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Edinburgh: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

4.9 / 5

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Edinburgh: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour

Activity provider:iWelcome Tours

4.9

118 reviews

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From US$ 15.09 per person

Likely to sell out

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
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Live tour guide
English

Experience

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
  • Professional actor-guide
  • Transportation
  • Entrance fees
Not suitable for
  • People with mobility impairments

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Meet your witch guide near St. Giles Catherdral, outside Caffé Nero, opposite the Mercat Cross.

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What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Warm clothing
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

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  • The tour runs rain or shine
  • The wearing of a witch hat is optional
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4.9 /5

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I would definitely recommend this tour. our tour guide who's full name I can't remember, apologies, but Odd for short was fantastic, a History Witch who was very enthusiastic and really did know her stuff. Great tour and nice to have a tour timed before the evening time. Thank you Odd, for your knowledge and humour.

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May 24, 2023

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The tour was very informative but what really made it was my tour guides enthusiasm, knowledge and performance. Nix (nice choice of witches name) made us all welcome, answered all our questions and was a pleasure to listen to. If you love history and want to learn about this rather unsettling time, give the tour a go. You won’t regret it.

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April 26, 2023

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Terry the witch was absolutely amazing, so welcoming and absolutely fascinating. I’ve learned so much about the witch trials and more that I never knew about from researching and reading. Her tour was simply magical and we loved every second. Thank you !

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