Explore the ghost stories of Edinburgh, famous for its imposing gothic architecture with tales of hauntings, witchcraft, local legends, and historic scenes of torture, butchery, and bloodshed!
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
Food and drink
Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Witchery by the Castle
Your guide will meet you outside the front of 'The Witchery by the Castle' located at 352 Castle-hill (Royal Mile), EH1 2N
Return
Royal Mile
The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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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.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Explore the ghost stories of Edinburgh, famous for its imposing gothic architecture with tales of hauntings, witchcraft, local legends, and historic scenes of torture, butchery, and bloodshed!
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.
Food and drink
Hotel pick up and drop off
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
The Witchery by the Castle
Your guide will meet you outside the front of 'The Witchery by the Castle' located at 352 Castle-hill (Royal Mile), EH1 2N
Return
Royal Mile
The finish point will be close to public transport and taxi links and the guide will assist with advising you on your journey.
Itinerary
1
Edinburgh Old Town
Explore Edinburgh's historic Old Town - rife with stories of battles and bloodshed;
Learn of the hundreds of men and women who were burned at stake on Castle Hill for witchcraft over 200 years;
20 minutes
2
Royal Mile
Stroll down the Royal Mile, deceptively innocent, it is rife with tales of tortured prisoners in the vaults beneath the streets, and ghostly sitings;
Walk through dark courtyards and mysterious alleyways, hearing chilling tales of executions, murder, torture, ghosts, and witchcraft in Edinburgh through the 16th and 17th centuries;
30 minutes
3
North Bridge
Arrive at North Bridge, with a view to the majestic-looking hotel and former HQ of the Scotsman with many ghost stories;
10 minutes
4
Calton Hill
Discover the picturesque Calton Hill, whose beautiful templed, romantic views and gothic cemetery disguise some chilling tales, from witch burnings to the mausoleum of David Hume;
20 minutes
5
Corstorphine Old Parish Kirkyard
Explore the eerie Kirkyard Cemetery at Canongate, dating back to the 17th century; where over 30 phantoms are said to reside.
