Edinburgh: Witches and History Old Town Walking Tour
ID: GYG408976-742309
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
01:15 hours
Description
Discover the history and legends of Edinburgh's medieval Old Town on this witchcraft-themed walking tour. Be led by your costumed guide to sights like Edinburgh castle and St Giles Cathedral.
Uncover the magical history of Scotland as you explore the secrets of Edinburgh's Old Town with a costumed guide on this walking tour. Hear the secrets behind locations like Lady Stairs Close, Grassmarket, and Candle Maker Row.
Find your witch-costumed guide easily and begin your walking tour. Hear historical tales that focus on witchcraft. Explore the Old Town and make your way to castle hill to admire the ancient Edinburgh castle.
Walk down Lady Stairs Close to view the the Writers Museum which pays tribute to the authors Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis. View the imposing Gothic architecture at St. Giles Cathedral. Stroll thorugh Parliament Square and past the colorful shops on Victoria Street.
Tread lightly as you will walk on the grounds where mysterious and sometimes sinister events occurred like the Greyfriars Kirkyard graveyard. Go down Candle Maker Row and finish your tour in one of the oldest parts of the city, Grassmarket.
Highlights
- Be captivated by storytelling delivered by an authentic character guide
- Explore the dimly lit streets and spooky wynds of Edinburgh’s Old Town
- Feel your spine shiver as you hear the facinating history of Scottish witches
- Travel back through the ages as you see Edinburgh castle and Grassmarket
- Immerse yourself in the spooky and the strange on a witchcraft-themed tour
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
•The tour runs rain or shine
•The wearing of a witch hat is optional
Meet at the Scotland Welcome Tourist Information Kiosk, opposite Deacon Brodie's Tavern on the Lawnmarket, Royal Mile. Look for the guide that is dressed as a witch.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
