Edinburgh: Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
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.
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.
Inclusions
- Entertaining Character Guide
- Entrance to the Vaults at The Lost Close
- Entry/Admission - The Lost Close - Events & Experiences
What to expect
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland
Look down the Royal Mile towards East Lothian and hear a tale of the North Berwick Witches.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PA Scotland
In this hidden courtyard learn of some gruesome history and be inspired by Scotland's National Poet.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Castle Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
Discover how Edinburgh came to be and hear some more fascinating tales related to Witches
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Witches well, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 2ND Scotland
Discover this often missed gem and learn of another unfortunate Witch.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Upper Bow, Edinburgh EH1, UK
Get a birds eye view an iconic street and hear a shocking tale of a Warlock.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Victoria street, Edinburgh Scotland
Hear the tale of one of Edinburgh's most infamous characters and her remarkable life on these very cobbles.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Lost Close - Events & Experiences, 1 Barrie's Close The Lost Close, Edinburgh EH1 1RF Scotland
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland
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.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland
Look down the Royal Mile towards East Lothian and hear a tale of the North Berwick Witches.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PA Scotland
In this hidden courtyard learn of some gruesome history and be inspired by Scotland's National Poet.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Castle Hill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
Discover how Edinburgh came to be and hear some more fascinating tales related to Witches
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Witches well, Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1 2ND Scotland
Discover this often missed gem and learn of another unfortunate Witch.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Upper Bow, Edinburgh EH1, UK
Get a birds eye view an iconic street and hear a shocking tale of a Warlock.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Victoria street, Edinburgh Scotland
Hear the tale of one of Edinburgh's most infamous characters and her remarkable life on these very cobbles.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Lost Close - Events & Experiences, 1 Barrie's Close The Lost Close, Edinburgh EH1 1RF Scotland
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.
Duration: 15 minutes
Additional information
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- 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
- The tour takes place completely outdoors and there is space for as much social distancing as you feel you would like.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 25 travelers
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Ticket delivery
You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours in advance of the start time of the experience.
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April 2022
Our Witch guide was superb, knowledgeable, funny, entertaining (for both grownups and kids). Was such a fun experiance.
Our Witch guide was superb, knowledgeable, funny, entertaining (for both grownups and kids). Was such a fun experiance.402vickyj
May 2022
Really brilliant tour, we learned a huge amount about Edinburgh from our fantastic guide. She made the tour fun and engaging for over an hour, as well as being really friendly. Would definitely recommend!
Really brilliant tour, we learned a huge amount about Edinburgh from our fantastic guide. She made the tour fun and engaging for over an hour, as well as being really friendly. Would definitely recommend!R9263GBtaram
May 2022
Loved loved LOVED this tour! Adonte was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and engaging. Will be recommending to everyone I know visiting the city! It's not too much walking either. A very tight and informative tour. I'm a local and already knew a lot about witch history and still learned so much!
Loved loved LOVED this tour! Adonte was an amazing guide, so knowledgeable and engaging. Will be recommending to everyone I know visiting the city! It's not too much walking either. A very tight and informative tour. I'm a local and already knew a lot about witch history and still learned so much!JuditDuranNj
April 2022
We loved this tour so much! Our guide was the best! I highly recommend it! It exceeded all our expectations. We enjoyed it so much!
We loved this tour so much! Our guide was the best! I highly recommend it! It exceeded all our expectations. We enjoyed it so much!MG102345
April 2022
Absolutely great experience. Our guide was so entertaining, knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend this tour: it's a great way to see some hidden gems of the city. We were delighted to leave, having graduated as fully qualified 'witches'! :-)
Absolutely great experience. Our guide was so entertaining, knowledgeable and engaging. We would highly recommend this tour: it's a great way to see some hidden gems of the city. We were delighted to leave, having graduated as fully qualified 'witches'! :-)Darryl W
April 2022
Great tour, Annie was captivating and insightful, highly recommend. Great variation of stories, history and entertainment.
Great tour, Annie was captivating and insightful, highly recommend. Great variation of stories, history and entertainment.