Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour – Witches History & Underground Vault Included
Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour – Witches History & Underground Vault Included
Mon, Sep 01, 2025 07:00 AM - 15:00 PM
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About this Event
🧙♀️ Witchcraft & Legends: Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour + Vault Experience at The Lost Close
Duration: 1 hour 10 minutes – 1 hour 15 minutes
Language: English
Group Size: Small group (ideal for immersive storytelling)
Tour Operator: Enthral Experiences
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper accepted
🔍 Tour Overview:
Step into Edinburgh’s eerie past with a spellbinding guided walking tour through the Old Town, where the cobbled streets echo with stories of witches, warlocks, and scandal. With a costumed character guide, you’ll uncover the twisted tales of Scotland’s accused, from tragic fates to haunting legends — all leading to an unforgettable descent into The Lost Close, an underground vault untouched since the Great Fire of 1824.
🏰 Highlights & Stops:
📍 Meet at: Caffé Nero, 1 Parliament Square (Please arrive 5–10 minutes early)
👣 Tour ends at: The Lost Close, where you'll enjoy the final tale in a hidden 18th-century vault
Featured Stops:
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St Giles' Cathedral: Discover why people spit on Parliament Square and the lives of Mary Queen of Scots and John Knox (10 mins)
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Royal Mile: Hear about the North Berwick Witches (5 mins)
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Lady Stair's House: Gruesome history and poetic inspiration (10 mins)
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Edinburgh Castle Area: The city’s origin and more chilling tales (10 mins)
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The Witches’ Well: A tribute to the unjustly condemned (5 mins)
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Victoria Street: Hear a shocking tale of a warlock from above (5 mins)
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The Lost Close Vault: Descend into a hidden vault to end the tour with Edinburgh’s most infamous witch (10 mins)
💬 Additional Info:
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Fitness level: Moderate – includes steep streets, steps, and cobbles
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Not suitable for: Pushchairs, infants’ prams, those with spinal/cardiovascular issues
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Service animals allowed
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Nearby public transport options
🎟️ What's Included:
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Guided 1 hr+ walking tour
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Entry to the 1742 vault at The Lost Close
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Live storytelling by a costumed character guide
🧾 Voucher Redemption:
Show your mobile or paper voucher to the guide at the meeting point. The tour begins promptly and cannot be delayed for late arrivals.
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