Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
Overview
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Step into Scotland's rich and mysterious past on this captivating walking tour through 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!
Adding to the intrigue, the final 15 minutes of the tour will involve an exclusive visit to “The Lost Close” — this recently discovered underground site has been cloaked in mystery since the Great Fire of 1824. The ancient vault, where you will enjoy the remaining tales of the tour, dates back to 1742, offering a window into the past, and providing a fitting end to an immersive exploration of history and enchantment.
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‘s Included
Entrance to the Vaults at The Lost Close
Entertaining Character Guide
Guided Walking Tour
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.
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Edinburgh Witches Old Town Walking Tour & Underground Vault
Reviews
608 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great Witchy Tour on Halloween
PacificNorthwestGurl,
Nov 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juniper was great! She was an excellent witchy tour guide and shared great information with the group. We really enjoyed the experience and learning more about Edinburgh’s dark side. I would highly recommend this tour.
Great guide disappointing ending
Footprints262818,
Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was absolutely Brillant ! She entertained us all through the tour however the secret underground vault was a bit disappointing.
Very interested
FrequentFlier554261,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juniper was very entertaining and knowledgeable. My 7 year old absolutely loved this tour and we learned enough to want to do a bit more research into the dark times of the witch trials.
Excellent tour to take of...
JohnA C,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour to take of Edinburgh Witch history. Juniper was a wonderful tour guide. She was friendly, funny and all about witches. Definitely would recommend tour. Cheers!
Everyone should do this
J3473LNanis,
Oct 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00One of the coolest things I’ve done in Edinburgh while abroad for the semester. Our fabulous witch (Juniper) was so warm and playful but also painted a very moving, compassionate, and engaging image of “witch” history. I came away feeling enlightened and inspired.
10/10 ! Great tour experience !
Dina M,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Juniper was a fantastic tour guide! She was super engaging and energetic and we loved the energy she brought to the witches tour! Once we got to the end, we could’ve kept going but it was also a great short tour for anyone looking to learn more about the history of witches and more importantly women in Edinburgh. We’ll be keeping this in mind for our next visit ! Thank you Juniper! - Raven, Dina & Maisie
Magical ✨
Roam704047,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Such a fun and interesting tour ! Juniper is really nice and funny and has the magic power to take you back centuries ago into the lives of the witches of Edinburgh ! Feel free and safe to join this wonderful tour ! It even ends with a cosy sitting inside a lost close found only 6 years ago !
Funny walking tour
mayccm2018,
Oct 21, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Funny walking tour to learn history and explore some historical buildings in a short time. Nice to visit the Lost Close. Fantastic witch who was professional and informative.
A gallon of fact with a pinch of rue
564creekw,
Oct 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juniper told us the truth about Edinburgh's witch-accused in a walking tour that balanced historical fact with a wry and rueful humour. We learnt so much about ale wives and wretched tortures and relevant locations, had a great time, and were dancing on John Knox's grave by the end.
Fun and Informative Witchy Tour
877mairim,
Oct 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Juniper is such a fantastic Witch, she took us on an interesting, informative and funny Witchy walking tour. I loved every second of it!
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