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A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
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Edinburgh
About
Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• See where the Wizard of West Bow lived and walk in the footsteps of the women sentenced to death for witchcraft • Hear from producer Katrina Milne who’s lead over 2000 clients on our tours since launching Travel Kat Tours in 2018 • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
98 Canongate
The tour begins outside the Palace of Holyrood. Before arrival, install the app and use the code per our instructions on your ticket . This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
Return
Esplanade
The tour ends at the top of Castle Hill just before the Esplanade
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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This self-guided audio tour begins outside the Palace of Holyrood. You'll hear about how to use the app and what to expect on the tour.
2
Royal Mile
The tour follows a section of the Royal Mile from Holyrood House to the top of Castle Hill.
3
The Scottish Parliament
The tour passes by the Scottish Parliament. You'll hear a bit about it while you walk.
4
Bakehouse Close
The tour goes into Bake House Close. You'll hear a bit about the close and about the history of witches before continuing the tour.
5
John Knox House Museum
The tour passes by John Knox House. You'll hear about John Knox who fiercely supported the Scottish Witchcraft Act.
6
High Street
The tour passes through parts of High Street. While you walk, you'll hear more about the history of witchcraft in Scotland.
7
St Giles' Cathedral
The tour goes around the outside of St Giles' Cathedral. While you walk, you'll learn even more history about witches and witchcraft including some of the torture methods used to extract confessions from suspected witches.
8
Victoria Terrace
The tour passes over Victoria Terrace. You'll hear the story of Major Thomas Weir or the “Wizard of West Bow.”
9
Castlehill
The tour ends at the top of Castlehill. While you walk up the street you'll hear the story of the last witch of Scotland.
A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
(4) Reviews
Edinburgh
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Price varies by group size
About
Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• See where the Wizard of West Bow lived and walk in the footsteps of the women sentenced to death for witchcraft • Hear from producer Katrina Milne who’s lead over 2000 clients on our tours since launching Travel Kat Tours in 2018 • Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish • Get unlimited use before and after your booking date • Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install...
Highlights
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour to 1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Non-refundable
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
Lifetime access to this tour in English
Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
Smartphone and headphones
Food and drink
Transportation
Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Meeting Points
Departure
98 Canongate
The tour begins outside the Palace of Holyrood. Before arrival, install the app and use the code per our instructions on your ticket . This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
Return
Esplanade
The tour ends at the top of Castle Hill just before the Esplanade
