Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour
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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.
Additional Info
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
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
St Giles' Cathedral
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.
Royal Mile
Look down the Royal Mile towards East Lothian and hear a tale of the North Berwick Witches.
What‘s Included
Professional character guide delivering immersive storytelling
A fully guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town
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Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour
Reviews
626 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent Guide and worth every moment
Lee J,,Dec 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent! Very detailed tour. The guide is very clear and very kind of her to wait for all to gather before moving on to the next. Especially when crossing the busy street.
Unique and inspiring
danielrY5288BM,,Dec 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The tour was magical, insightful, and brilliant. Juniper took us through a small part of Edinburgh, sharing important aspects of its history through the lens of its patriarchal persecution of women throughout the centuries. She brought a lively humor and passion for educating. I highly recommend and support her unique offering.
Wonderful Tour!
Adventure26914687196,,Dec 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juniper was funny, personable, and full of great historical stories and antidotes! The tour was informative and entertaining through and through. 10 out of 10 stars🥰
Witch tour
tanyasA725FT,,Dec 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00We had the pleasure of being led by Hazel on our tour. It was pouring down rain and despite the difficulties of leading a group in such conditions, she kept her smile and enthusiasm the entire way. It was a pleasure to be led by someone so engaged and willing to make it nice for everyone.
Making lasting and meaningful memories...
TooMuchFuture,,Dec 9, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00I took my 72-year-old Dad on this tour, and iam so glad we did this together. Now we share such a special memory. We participated in the 3:30 session afternoon, I was a little worried as it was forecast to rain a little. The sky was grey, and it was windy, and honestly, it was the PERFECT atmosphere for this tour. It felt like we were in a movie! There were 13 of us, all women except my Dad, we made an excellent bunch of student witclings. Witch Hazel was our guide, and she was so much fun. So informative in a storytelling and engaging way, her personality shone through; her character was charismatic. It was 'magical', and I would do it again... which would be my third time! I forgot about the outside world while I was on this tour, and I feel so much more connected to beautiful Edinburgh after. Booking was so easy, great communication with the booking staff, plus we got 10% off :) Thank you for the wonderful time, Enthral Experiences :)
Amazing and very informative
Explore64139095498,,Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was such a quick, but very fun and informative tour. Our tour guide, Juniper was perfect! She was super passionate and knowledgeable and had a great character the whole time. I totally recommend this tour even if you don’t know much about witches because you learn a lot about stories back then!
Great way to spend an...
Steve J,,Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Great way to spend an afternoon wandering around the Royal Mile in Edinburgh learning about the history of witches in Scotland. Our witch was Juniper and as well as being very knowledgeable on the history she was very entertaining as well.
Great Witches Tour with Juniper — engaging, fun, and full of interesting stories. Highly recommend.”
Margot K,,Nov 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Wonderful Witches Tour with Juniper! She was an excellent guide — warm, funny, and incredibly knowledgeable. The stories, history, and atmosphere made it a memorable experience. Would definitely recommend this tour to anyone visiting!”
Witches on the Mile
damianwL7201MW,,Nov 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Energetic and dramatic storytelling by our esteemed Juniper made for a compelling afternoon. Very much enjoyed being a part of the show (due in no small part to my own insistence on being the centre of attention.) Couldn't recommend enough.
Fun and Interesting!
shanb350,,Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00it was both fun and incredibly informative! Our guide was engaging and full of fascinating stories about the city’s dark history involving witches. The mix of history, myths, and spooky tales made it a really memorable experience. Highly recommend for anyone interested in Edinburgh’s mysterious side!
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