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A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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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.
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  • VoiceMap App for Android and iOS
  • Lifetime access to this tour in English
  • Offline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • Smartphone and headphones
  • Food and drink
  • Transportation
  • Tickets or entrance fees to any museums or other attractions en route
Departure Point

98 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, Verenigd Koninkrijk 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.

Return Details

Esplanade, Edinburgh EH1, Verenigd Koninkrijk The tour ends at the top of Castle Hill just before the Esplanade

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    The tour follows a section of the Royal Mile from Holyrood House to the top of Castle Hill.
  • The Scottish Parliament, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    The tour passes by the Scottish Parliament. You'll hear a bit about it while you walk.
  • Bakehouse Cl, Edinburgh EH8, UK
    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.
  • John Knox House Museum, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    The tour passes by John Knox House. You'll hear about John Knox who fiercely supported the Scottish Witchcraft Act.
  • High St, Edinburgh EH1, UK
    The tour passes through parts of High Street. While you walk, you'll hear more about the history of witchcraft in Scotland.
  • St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    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.
  • Victoria Ter, Edinburgh EH1, UK
    The tour passes over Victoria Terrace. You'll hear the story of Major Thomas Weir or the “Wizard of West Bow.”
  • Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1, UK
    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.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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    21 May 2022
    This your was so interesting and full of history I had no idea about. If you are visiting Scotland and want background of the witchcraft panics, I highly recommend this audio tour. Clear audio and simple app to use.
    This tour in Scotland is organized by VoiceMap

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