The Witches Tour
Overview
Available languages
Mobile ticket
We will unmask and trial two witches EXACTLY as they would have been trialled back in the 1600s (well we won't kill them but you know what i mean)
Follow the trail of tears and heart-breaking cries to the different points in town where the trials were held. Witness the debauchery and torture as it would have been (i promise i won't hurt anyone for real though, unless you ask me to?? )
You will also find out about some little known points of history en route.
Additional Info
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What To Expect
Elgin Cathedral
After leaving the Wee Cross (1 High Street, Elgin) We will then walk to Elgin Cathedral and gather outside the gates to begin the Witches Trial.
What‘s Included
Small photo stop at Elgin Cathedral
Some of the history of Greyfriars
Options
The Witches Tour
Reviews
48 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Great tour, best guide :)
273rhiannonm,Oct 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very good tour, despite the rain! Lynda is very knowledgeable and is really good at story telling! Really enjoyed the tour.
Eye opening
Wendy W,Oct 1, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Very informative and interesting, hearing about the history from a Scottish perspective. I learned a a few new things.
Excellent walking tour of Elgin
481rossn,Sep 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Went on the Witches Tour on a Friday night, the tour was extremely well done with lots of historical facts and stories as well as plenty of notable stops around Elgin, Our guide made the tour a great experience with her local knowledge and story telling ability. Both of us thoroughly enjoyed the experience and would highly recommend.
Not to be missed
mrsstitchit,Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Very interesting and informative tour. Lynda is an absolute minefield of information about Elgin's history and the sad story of the fate of the so-called witches. We thoroughly enjoyed it and next time we're up that way we will definitely book a ghost tour.
Quirky fun and lovely
CHRISTINA B,Aug 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00My 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
Highly recommended
claireisonholiday,Aug 3, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Informative and entertaining. We enjoyed Lynda’s tour and learnt lots about the area and witch trials. Would highly recommend.
Awesome ( even in the pouring rain!)
Kimberly F,Jul 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Had 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
Great blast into the witchy past!
Jackson L,Jul 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00This 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.
Fabulous evening ghost tour
SuzanneMLeigh,Apr 12, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Highly recommended. Very informative and interesting, went above and beyond to answer any questions. The host is fabulous.
Elgin witches history tour
emmasI494SZ,Apr 10, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The weather was glorious but the subject matter was grisly! Our wonderful guide took us on a time travel journey into old Elgin, deep history and the stories of those accused and murdered by the state and church for witchcraft. Her knowledge is amazing and we really enjoyed the tour. Walking the route really helps embed the reality of those times. Leaves a lasting impression.
From £18.60
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