The Edinburgh Witches: Haunted History Tour

Uncover the stories of Scotland’s real-life witches on this captivating walking tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Explore underground vaults and learn about the injustices suffered by those accused of witchcraft.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - Discover the story of St. Giles and delve into Scottish history, including figures like Mary Queen of Scots and John Knox. Learn why spitting on the floor in Parliament Square is considered acceptable.
  • Royal Mile - Gaze down the Royal Mile towards East Lothian and listen to the tale of the North Berwick Witches.
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What's Included
  • Professional character guide delivering immersive storytelling
  • A fully guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through Scotland’s intriguing and enigmatic history with this enthralling walking tour. Discover haunted sites and unravel spine-tingling tales and secrets nestled within the closes and wynds of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Guided by a charismatic character, this tour seamlessly combines history and storytelling for a truly memorable…

Location
Caffè Nero
Meet outside Caffé Nero, 1 Parliament Square on the Royal Mile. Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in for your tour. We are unable to provide refunds for no-shows. If you anticipate running late, please contact us as soon as possible.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Backbaybobbie
Jun 3, 2026
Delightful and Informative - So glad I booked this. I almost didn’t, for fear it would be sensational or silly. Instead, it was grounded in history and empathy, exploring Scotland’s terrible fixation with witchcraft and vindicating those who suffered the witch hunts. Our guide was playful, welcoming and knowledgeable. A great way to spend an hour or two!
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Renataco6796ob
May 31, 2026
Great tour. - Very interesting and informative tour. Angelica was lovely, kind, answered all questions, fun, interactive and entertaining. I surely recommend.
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Soli_p
May 29, 2026
Juniper was amazing. It... - Juniper was amazing. It was such a great tour and very informational. She really brought you into the history and my husband and I really enjoyed it.
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Alfcali
May 29, 2026
Put this tour on your Edinburgh itinerary! - While concerned I was scheduling this tour too close to my flight time, I am so glad I kept it on my itinerary. It’s a must-do!! Witch Juniper was outstanding at balancing the gruesome history of people (overwhelmingly women) persecuted, tortured, and murdered under the preposterous Witch Act with content about the eventual historic arc toward justice and tolerance. She was also excellent at engaging the two youngsters in the group (around 7 and 10 years old, I think) by addressing them directly, asking them questions, and helping them feel included in the history lesson. As a retired teacher, I really appreciated her paying attention to their attention and energy, while still keeping it interesting for the rest of the group. Definitely go on this tour when you visit Edinburgh!
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Georgia_g
May 28, 2026
Highly recommend! - Juniper had so much fascinating knowledge and delivered it well over the busy crowds. She kept the group safe and interested through the whole tour. Highly recommend
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Sarah_l
May 25, 2026
Angelica was a superb... - Angelica was a superb guide! Fantastic tour with very interesting facts and some good laughs!! Thank you for the experience!
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Amanda_w
May 23, 2026
Fantastic - It was such a great and enlivening way to learn more about what these poor women and men went through back in Scottish history. Highly recommend.
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Kate_b
May 17, 2026
Fabulous Witch - Our guide was fabulous, knowledgeable and and entertaining. We learned so many things about witch history in Edinburgh that we would’ve never known if we hadn’t taken the tour.
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Becky_e
Jun 3, 2026
Witches tour - The guide was super knowledgeable and very friendly! The only complaint and it’s not on our guide at all is that it was at times very hard to hear her as the audio kept cutting in and out on her speaker.
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Susan_m
May 24, 2026
Awesome - Get experience x was so informative. , and interesting. , founf out why we don’t like John Knox xxxxx
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).