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Multi-Sensory Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Go beyond the hysteria and uncover the real stories of the people who suffered during Scotland's extensive witch trials. This walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town sheds a sensitive light on the real people, accusations, and trials that makes it stand out from other tours focused on the city's dark history.
  • Get a different perspective on Scotland's past with this sensitive witch trial-focused tour
  • Visit sites of historical significance including St. Giles' and the Witches Well
  • Immerse yourself in a dark history through your guide's storytelling
  • This multi-sensory tour is enhanced by sounds played through audio devices

What's Included

  • Exclusive multi-sensory tours; with master Storyteller guides
  • Enhanced with hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh and delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Visit the locations where Scotland’s witches were once executed, and are now remembered
  • Small-Group tour
  • Take home a Remembrance Candle
  • Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist
  • This tour is not suitable for those under the age of 18

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Mercat Cross
    High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

    Look for the 8-sided structure with white Unicorn on top (in between Café Nero and St. Giles Cathedral).

End point

  • The Witches Well
    Edinburgh EH1 2ND, UK

Operating hours
.4:30 pm

Itinerary

1

Royal Mile

1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

2

St Giles' Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Witches well

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
  • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Reviews

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Really good tour! Enjoyed...

Alexander_K, Sep 2023
Really good tour! Enjoyed it greatly! Not too graphic and really educational. The tour is outdoors, so do consider your outfit and/or weather.

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