The Witches Tour

Recommended by 100% of travelers

Scotland

1 to 2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Enhance your understanding of the 1600s witch trials without spending hours reading up on local history by choosing this entertaining tour led by character guides in period costumes. Alongside captivating insights into Scotland’s witch trials history, the tour includes stops at significant locations such as Elgin Cathedral and Greyfriars, providing a comprehensive and entertaining experience.

Tour with a special purpose—to learn about Elgin’s witch trial history
Swap predictable tours for a fun experience with character guides
Go to different places in town where the witch trials were held
Enjoy photo stops at key locations—such as Elgin Cathedral

What's Included

Some of the history of Greyfriars
Small photo stop at Elgin Cathedral

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Elgin Museum, 1 High St, Elgin IV30 1EQ, UK
Look for Sister Ruthless the Nun

End point

27 East Rd, Elgin IV30 1XG, UK
Across the road from Burger King, at The Witches Stone

Itinerary

Elgin Cathedral

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Transportation is wheelchair accessible
Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 100 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

4.9

based on 48 reviews

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Eye opening

Wendy_W, Oct 2025

Very informative and interesting, hearing about the history from a Scottish perspective. I learned a a few new things.

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you very much :)

Quirky fun and lovely

CHRISTINA_B, Aug 2025

My partner and I did the witches tour on the 23rd august and loved it, Linda was very easy to talk to and her stories easy to follow. She did not make me feel like a burden with my disability, and was generally very fun, quirky and lovely. Rebecca and christy

Response from Host, Aug 2025

I'm glad you both enjoyed it . Thank you for going along with all my medieval 'sidebar' scene setting stories. Lynda

Awesome ( even in the pouring rain!)

Kimberly_F, Jul 2025

Had a great evening. Some much information about the witches and about tie history of the area itself I wish we had of had time to do the guides other tours

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Aw that's lovely to hear. You'll just have to come back some time :)

Great blast into the witchy past!

Jackson_L, Jul 2025

This was a great blast into the past of Scotland’s persecution against the fear of witchcraft with a good measure of interesting local history about the architecture and layout of the city.