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Taken in Edinburgh’s famous sites while hearing the history and folklore of witchcraft on this affordable self-guided walking tour.
• See where the Wizard of West Bow lived and walk in the footsteps of the women sentenced to death for witchcraft
• Hear from producer Katrina Milne who’s lead over 2000 clients on our tours since launching Travel Kat Tours in 2018
• Do it all in 75 minutes or linger at stops along the way with complete control over when you start and finish
• Get unlimited use before and after your booking date
• Use the virtual tour option at home
Once you’ve booked, you’ll receive a ticket with instructions and a unique code listed under “Before You Go”. Then simply install the VoiceMap app and enter your code.
The app displays directions to the starting point, and when you’re in the right place, just pop in your headphones and tap start. VoiceMap has automatic GPS playback, with turn-by-turn directions. It also works offline.
Please note that this is a hilly walk.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
The tour begins outside the Palace of Holyrood. Before arrival, install the app and use the code per our instructions on your ticket . This is a self-guided audio tour that you can start, pause, or restart any time and complete at your own pace. Directions to the starting point are in the app.
The tour ends at the top of Castle Hill just before the Esplanade
Itinerary
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Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass by)
This self-guided audio tour begins outside the Palace of Holyrood. You'll hear about how to use the app and what to expect on the tour.
Admission ticket free -
Royal Mile (Pass by)
The tour follows a section of the Royal Mile from Holyrood House to the top of Castle Hill.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour passes by the Scottish Parliament. You'll hear a bit about it while you walk.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour goes into Bake House Close. You'll hear a bit about the close and about the history of witches before continuing the tour.
Admission ticket free -
John Knox House Museum (Pass by)
The tour passes by John Knox House. You'll hear about John Knox who fiercely supported the Scottish Witchcraft Act.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour passes through parts of High Street. While you walk, you'll hear more about the history of witchcraft in Scotland.
Admission ticket free -
St Giles' Cathedral (Pass by)
The tour goes around the outside of St Giles' Cathedral. While you walk, you'll learn even more history about witches and witchcraft including some of the torture methods used to extract confessions from suspected witches.
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour passes over Victoria Terrace. You'll hear the story of Major Thomas Weir or the “Wizard of West Bow.”
Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
The tour ends at the top of Castlehill. While you walk up the street you'll hear the story of the last witch of Scotland.
Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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