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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour

By Enthral Experiences
9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is RM 95 per adult
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 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 story 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
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m
    1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 15:30
Price details
RM 95.31 x 1 AdultRM 95.31
Total
Price is RM 95.31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional character guide delivering immersive storytelling
  • What's includedWhat's included
    A fully guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers 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

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 story of ‘Half-Hangit Maggie’ - one of Edinburgh’s most legendary characters - once began...

Location

Activity location
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    St Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street, Historic Royal Mile
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Caffè Nero
    • 192 Parliament Square
    • EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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