Ghosts, Mysteries, and Witches Tour

Follow your guide through the narrow streets of Edinburgh to hear about the city's chilling history of ghosts, murderers and witch hunts. • Discover stories of witch hunts, murderers and ghosts • Wander the narrow city streets at nightfall with a Spanish guide • Visit a cemetery famous for its high levels of paranormal activity • Meet the infamous ghost of Edinburgh Castle

1. 1

   St Giles' Cathedral

   10 min

   In front of St Giles’ Cathedral, we explore this area’s role as the political, religious and judicial heart of Edinburgh, where power and punishment were closely linked.

2. 2

   Mercat Cross

   7 min

   Once a centre of public justice, this was the site of punishments and executions. Here we discuss social control and the harsh realities of the medieval penal system.

3. 3

   Stop 3

   15 min

   These narrow alleyways were home to the poorest communities. They reveal the brutal living conditions, disease and superstition that shaped medieval Old Town Edinburgh.

4. 4

   Tron Kirk Market

   5 min

   A historic space associated with surveillance, punishment and the persecution of alleged witches, offering insight into fear, superstition and repression.

5. 5

   North Bridge

   10 min

   A bridge built over ancient burial grounds and surrounded by legends since its construction. We explore its tragic beginnings and the superstitions that still surround it.

6. 6

   Stop 6

   7 min

   Here we delve into the stories of the South Bridge Vaults, linked to smuggling, secret medical practices and unexplained phenomena that continue to attract paranormal investigators.

7. 7

   Greyfriars Kirk

   30 min

   The tour concludes in Edinburgh’s most famous cemetery. We uncover the stories of grave robbers, the tragic fate of the Covenanters and the terrifying legend of Bloody Mackenzie, one of Scotland’s most feared spirits.

• Service animals allowed
• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels
• Children must be accompanied by an adult
• Not recommended for child aged 5 and under

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.