--- title: Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.9 reviews: 711 duration_minutes: 70 duration_max_minutes: 75 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 3 of 28 (Ghost Tours & Vaults) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-witches-haunted-history-walking-tour/ --- # Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Stories of Scotland's accused witches shape this walk through the closes and wynds of Edinburgh's Old Town. A character guide leads the storytelling; cobbles, steep streets and steps require moderate fitness. 4.9 from 711 reviews at €21 per person for 1h 10m–1h 15m. ## Overview Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour, as you explore haunted locations and uncover chilling stories and secrets hidden along the closes and wynds of Edinburgh's Old Town. Led by an engaging character guide, this experience blends history and storytelling for an unforgettable adventure. Uncover the stories of Scotland’s accused witches, exploring their lives and the accusations they faced, and the injustices they endured, all while surrounded by the city's eerie charm. You may even learn some facts about much-loved characters from Outlander and Harry Potter! The tour will finish at Grassmarket - the very site of public executions, and where the infamous story of ‘Half-Hangit Maggie’ - one of Edinburgh’s most legendary characters - once began... Don't miss The Edinburgh Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour, an opportunity to delve into the city's fascinating past, honour those who suffered, and embrace the magic of discovery. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet outside Caffé Nero, - 5 start times: between 11:00 and 19:30 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €19: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person - Duration: 1h 10m–1h 15m - Rating: 4.9/5 from 711 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 99% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Enthral Experiences ## What's included - Professional character guide delivering immersive storytelling - A fully guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town ## Itinerary 1. **St Giles' Cathedral** (10m) - Who was St. Giles... find out and more as you learn a bit of Scot's history including Mary Queen of Scots, John Knox... and discover why it's perfectly acceptable to spit on the floor in Parliament Sq. 2. **Royal Mile** (5m) - Look down the Royal Mile towards East Lothian and hear a tale of the North Berwick Witches. 3. **Lady Stairs House** (10m) - In this hidden courtyard learn of some gruesome history and be inspired by Scotland's National Poet. 4. **Edinburgh Castle** (10m) - Discover how Edinburgh came to be and hear some more fascinating tales related to Witches 5. **Witches well** (5m) - Discover this often missed gem and learn of another unfortunate Witch. 6. **Get a birds eye view an iconic street and hear a shocking tale of a Warlock** (5m) 7. **Victoria Street** (10m) - Hear the tale of one of Edinburgh's most infamous characters and her remarkable life on these very cobbles. 8. **Grassmarket** (15m) - The tour will finish at Grassmarket - the very site of public executions, and where the infamous story of ‘Half-Hangit Maggie’ - one of Edinburgh’s most legendary characters - once began... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 11:00, 13:30, 15:30, 17:30, 19:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJR_CRe4XHh0gRxJPipMbh11Q ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not recommended for travellers who cannot navigate the cobbles, steep streets and steps of Edinburgh's old town - Not recommended for travellers with push-chairs or infants prams ## Compared with other Ghost Tours & Vaults | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #3 of 28** | €21 | 1h 10m–1h 15m | 4.9 (711) | shared | | [Edinburgh - Dark History](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dark-history/?format=md) | €21 | 2h | 4.96 (914) | shared | | [Haunted Histories walking tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/haunted-histories-walking-tour/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 30m | 4.98 (211) | shared | | [Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-ghost-tour-mysteries-legends-and-murders/?format=md) | €21 | 1h 45m | 4.88 (1220) | shared | Ranked #3 of 28 in Ghost Tours & Vaults by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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