A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour
Overview
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
- 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
Meeting Location
Edinburgh EH8 8DU
UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Esplanade
Edinburgh EH1, UK
The tour ends at the top of Castle Hill just before the Esplanade
What To Expect
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Palace of Holyroodhouse (pass by)
Royal Mile (pass by)
The Scottish Parliament (pass by)
Bakehouse Close (pass by)
John Knox House Museum (pass by)
High Street (pass by)
St Giles' Cathedral (pass by)
Victoria Terrace (pass by)
Castlehill (pass by)
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Activity code: C-110804P498
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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.
The minimum age to participate is 6..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour is as follows:
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for A History of Witchcraft in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Audio Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- 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
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
