Witches and History Walking Tour

A walking tour to explore the Old Town and learn about the local witches

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Free cancellation available
Up to 24 hours before the start time
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes - 1 hour 15 minutes
Service animals welcome

This walking tour will give you the chance to explore Edinburgh’s Medieval Old Town and learn about the stories related to local witches and witchcraft.

Along with a witch guide, you will visit the places where important and mysterious events occurred including Castlehill, Edinburgh Castle, Lady Stairs Close, St Giles Cathedral, Victoria Street, Grassmarket, and more. You will learn about the city’s history, life in the Old Town during medieval period and the stories related to the witches.

What's included

  • Guide services
  • Admission to the vaults at The Lost Close

Accessibility

  • Service animals welcome
  • Public transport links nearby

Health & safety

  • Not recommended for visitors with back problems
  • Not recommended for visitors with heart problems or serious medical conditions
  • Requires a moderate level of physical fitness

Restrictions

  • Please arrive at least 10 minutes before the activity starts.

Languages spoken by guide

English

Additional information

This tour is not recommended for people who cannot navigate the cobbles, steep streets and the steps of Edinburgh's old town.

This tour is not recommended for pushchair users and infants in prams.

Please note that no-shows cannot be refunded.

The start of the tour cannot be delayed due to operational reasons.

Please contact the tour provider as soon as possible in case you are arriving late.

Location

Departure point

192 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
The tour will end at the Vault at The Lost Close.

End point

Parliament Square 1-6, EH1 1RF, Edinburgh
The tour will end at the Vault at The Lost Close.

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