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Small Group Witches Trials & Truth Tour in Edinburgh

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History and Hysteria: Their Trials and the Truth Told There was no justice in court, nor truth in tribunals for accused "witches." On this tour, our award-winning storytellers shine a light on the truth behind the trials and the real reasons behind the witch crazes that swept like a fever for centuries across Scotland and beyond. Hear centuries of myths dispelled—it’s time for the truth. • Uncover the very real history behind Scotland’s witch trials. • Enjoy a small-group experience, limited to 18 people maximum. • Discover the true accounts of those accused of witchcraft. • Visit the locations where Scotland’s witches were once executed and are now remembered. • With Mercat's exclusive audio devices, be immersed and get lost in the stories. • Choosing Mercat is "good for you, good for Edinburgh"—our team, community, and planet.
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  • We use TourTalk devices so that you can hear our guide clearly
  • Small group tour
  • Award-winning local storytellers
Departure Point

High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK Look for the 8-sided structure with white Unicorn on top (in between Café Nero and St. Giles Cathedral).

  • Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    You’re invited to listen carefully and perhaps think again... You’ll be transported back to a dark time ruled by a crazed king and his obsession with the dark arts, ‘otherworldly phenomenon’. Join us to walk the cobbled paths of Edinburgh’s Old Town and its centuries-old closes.
    60 minutes
  • St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Hear stories about the persecution of the weak, the wise and skilled, inflamed by religious zeal.
    15 minutes
  • Witches well, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Our tour ends at the location where Scotland’s witches were once executed, and are now remembered. The Witches' Well is a monument to accused witches burned at the stake in Edinburgh, and is the only one of its kind in the city.
    15 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
JacquiK-WI
23 May 2023
We took this tour first week of May and had a wonderful experience. Our guide, Linda, was quite knowledgeable and very enthusiastic about this newly added history tour. We also took the "Evening of Ghosts and Ghouls" tour. Fay was a very fun and interesting story teller. This was a great look at the underground vaults without the "scary" stuff. Would definitely tour with Mercat again.
ESM42
20 May 2023
The guide was very engaging and knowledgeable. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend to anyone who has an interest in the history of witches in Scotland.
This tour in Edinburgh is organized by Mercat Tours

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