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Old Town Edinburgh © Cadies & Witchery Tours
Old Town Edinburgh © Cadies & Witchery Tours
A gentle early-evening outdoor tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile closes and courtyards, meeting some frightful but friendly 'Jumper-Ooters' with plenty of time to chat!
Your guide is Alexander Clapperton (deceased), who was a merchant, philanthropist and Edinburgh cemetery director during the 1840s.
Mr Clapperton takes a light-hearted look at Edinburgh's dark past, telling tales of tortures, plague, witchcraft & invasion as he leads you through the Old Town's atmospheric closes & courtyards.
En route Mr Clapperton will introduce some Edinburgh characters summoned from the mists of time.
Tour lasts 80 minutes (approx.) and includes a copy of the best-selling 'Adam Lyal's Witchery Tales' book.
This tour currently runs on a limited basis and departs from outside the front of the Witchery Restaurant, 352 Castlehill, Royal Mile (near Edinburgh Castle), EH1 2NF.
** Please note that from 1st August 2022 to 27 August 2022 (except Sundays 7, 14, 21 August), all tours will depart from the supplier's shop, located at 84 West Bow (Victoria Street), EH1 2HH. This is due to the annual Military Tattoo event and dress rehearsals taking place on Castlehill. Since this event will not be held on Sundays during this period, on those days, tours will depart from the usual meeting point - outside the front of 'The Witchery Restaurant' on Castlehill.
Booking in advance is essential.
How To Book
To make a booking, please visit our shop/office, located at 84 West Bow (Victoria St), EH1 2HH, where our ghosts will be happy to help you make a reservation. We are open throughout the week, from 12-6pm Monday-Tuesday, and 12-8pm Wednesday-Sunday.
Group discounts do not apply at present.
COVID-19 information
This business has confirmed that they have implemented, and will ensure ongoing compliance with, the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) Safe Travels protocols. The Safe Travels stamp is based on self-assessment and it is not a certification.
Contact details
The Cadies & Witchery Tours
84 West Bow (Victoria Street)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scotland, UK
EH1 2HH
84 West Bow (Victoria Street)
Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Scotland, UK
EH1 2HH
Key facilities
Disabled Access
Level Access
COVID-19 facilities
- Advance booking essential
- COVID-19 measures in place
- COVID-19 risk assessment completed
- Capacity limit
- Hand sanitiser available to visitors & staff
- Hygiene screens in place
- Staff required to regularly wash hands
Tour prices
From
- £13 Per Adult
- £9 Per child
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Prices are subject to change depending on season
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Tour company information
The Cadies & Witchery Tours
The Cadies & Witchery Tours take a light-hearted look at Edinburgh's darker side, with tales of witchcraft, murder, plague and body snatching, told by your guide Alexander Clapperton (deceased). Blending history with humour and facts with fables, your ghostly guides will lead you through the Old Town's haunted closes and creepy courtyards, while our unique "jumper-ooters" provide guaranteed ghastly appearances! Our 5-star outdoor walking tours depart from outside The Witchery Restaurant, 352 Castlehill, Royal Mile (near Edinburgh Castle), EH1 2NF. https://g.page/thewitcheryed
Opening times
Our shop/office is located at 84 West Bow (Victoria Street), EH1 2HH and open throughout the week, from 12-6pm Monday-Tuesday and 12-8pm Wednesday-Sunday.
Booking in advance is essential.
