Edinburgh Witches and Underground Vault Old Town Walking Tour

Discover the wicked history of Scotland as you explore Edinburgh’s Old Town, from the streets above to its underground vaults

eligible with a VisitBritain Gift Card

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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 fascinating history of Scottish witches
  • Descend beneath the streets and enter the underground vault at The Lost Close, which dates back to 1742
  • Uncover the stories of Scotland’s real-life witches, exploring their lives and the accusations they faced
  • Immerse yourself in the spooky and the strange on a witchcraft-themed tour

What's included

  • Professional character guide
  • Guided Walking Tour

Prepare for the experience

Children information

  • Children under 16 years old must be accompanied by a paying adult. 

Accessibility information

  • The tour is not suitable for people with mobility impairments
  • Please contact our team prior to booking should you require further accessibility information.

Additional information

  • This is an outdoor walking tour so dress accordingly for the weather.
  • Note that cobbled streets can also be slippery when wet.
  • Please arrive at least 5 minutes early to check-in.

Edinburgh Witches and Underground Vaults Old Town Walking Tour live dates and timeslots availability can be seen upon booking.

Duration: 70 minutes

Regular operating times are:

  • Monday-Wednesday: 4:00 pm.
  • Thursday: 5:00 pm.
  • Friday-Saturday: 3:00 pm, 5:00 pm.
  • Sunday: 2:30 pm.

Departure point

  • Departure point: St Giles Cathedral (outside Café Nero), 1 Parliament Square, 192 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RF
  • Nearest train station: Edinburgh Waverley.

Supplier information

This product is sold by VisitBritain Shop and supplied by Witches Tours.

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