Uncover Edinburgh's Witchcraft Lore: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Audio tour
Audio tour in English
Route length: 10 km
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Duration 2h
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  • We will send the tour within 48 hours or refund your money
  • Explore Edinburgh's mysteries with an In-App Audio Tour
  • Feel the past at the Witches' Well
  • See where accused witches were held at Canongate Tolbooth
  • Discover tales of old at The People's Story Museum
  • Admire Gladstone’s Land's painted ceilings
Step into the shadowy history of Scotland's capital with this atmospheric walking guide. Learn about the eerie tales of witches that once stirred fear in the hearts of Edinburgh's inhabitants. Perfect for those with an interest in the city's darker past, this tour brings history to life through the power of storytelling. It begins at the imposing Edinburgh Castle, perched on an ancient rock and shrouded in legends of witchcraft. From there, trace the steps along the Royal Mile where the whispers of old tales still linger. Your path will lead to significant landmarks including The Witches' Well and St Giles' Cathedral, each with its own spine-tingling story. The tour concludes at the captivating Witchery by the Castle, a spot that marries the past with the imagination. Along the way, explore places like Gladstone's Land and the People's Story Museum, immersing yourself in the everyday lives of those who might have shared local witchcraft stories centuries ago. Touch history at Canongate Tolbooth, and feel the weight of the past at Greyfriars Kirkyard. Discover how the city’s murky witchcraft-related history was recorded and pondered in sites like the National Museum of Scotland and The Writers' Museum. Participants will leave with haunting memories, having experienced a deep connection to Edinburgh's mystical heritage as they uncover the truth behind the myths that have captivated the world for generations.

What's included

  • Downloadable self-guided audio tour via the WeGoTrip app
  • Detailed route from stop to stop with live GPS map on your smartphone
  • Earphones are not included — please bring your own
  • Tickets to the attractions along the way are not included

Places you will visit

The route of the tour goes within circle
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Greyfriars Kirkyard
26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK
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