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Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault

Edinburgh: Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault

By Enthral Experiences
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Free cancellation available
Price is AU$30 per adult
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  • 1h 15m
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Overview

Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour through 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 real-life witches, exploring their lives and the accusations they faced. This tour pays respectful homage to those wrongly accused of witchcraft, shedding light on the great injustices they suffered. You may even learn some facts about much-loved characters from Outlander and Harry Potter!

Adding to the intrigue, the final 15 minutes of the tour will involve an exclusive visit to “The Lost Close” — this recently discovered underground site has been cloaked in mystery since the Great Fire of 1824. The ancient vault, where you will enjoy the remaining tales of the tour, dates back to 1742, offering a window into the past, and providing a fitting end to an immersive exploration of history and enchantment.

Activity location

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

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Caffè Nero
    • EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh: Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 15 minutes1h 15m1h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$32.09 x 1 AdultAU$32.09
Total
Price is AU$32.09

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEntrance to the Vaults at The Lost Close
  • What's includedWhat's includedEntertaining Character Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedGuided Walking Tour

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

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 Esplanade
  • 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.
The Lost Close - Events & Experiences
  • 15m
  • Admission ticket included
The tour will include an exclusive visit to the venue “The Lost Close” — Enjoy the final tales in a vaulted room. This recently discovered underground site has been cloaked in mystery since the Great Fire of 1824. These ancient vaults, dating back to 1742, offer a window into the past, providing a fitting end to an immersive exploration of history and enchantment.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESSt Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street, Historic Royal Mile
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLECaffè Nero
    • EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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