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Self-guided audio tour of the witchcraft history in Scotland

Experience this self-guided audio tour that delves into the dark and significant history of Edinburgh's Royal Mile. The journey begins at the gates of Holyrood Palace, leading you uphill through the Old Town's labyrinthine alleyways and closes. As you pass by the parliament and end in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle, you'll uncover centuries of fear and injustice.

The tour reveals how thousands of innocent women were accused, tortured, and executed during Scotland's witchcraft panics. It provides an insight into what daily life was like for those ensnared in these events. This is history told with authenticity, placing real women at the heart of every story. The distinction between folklore and fact is always clarified, with events firmly rooted in their historical context, from the reign of King James VI to the twentieth century.

The tour utilises GPS technology to automatically trigger commentary as you explore. It operates fully offline, allowing you to navigate the closes and alleyways without concern for signal strength. Traverse one of the world's most atmospheric cities at your own pace, immersed in stories as haunting as the streets themselves.

Main features

Place: Edinburgh
Validity: Flexible
Language:English
Mobile voucher accepted

Additional features

Instant confirmation
Private Tour
Tour with Audioguide
E-Voucher
With audioguide

Why you’ll love this…

  • The tour begins at Holyrood Palace, leading you through the Old Town's labyrinthine alleyways
  • You'll uncover centuries of fear and injustice as you pass by the parliament and end at Edinburgh Castle
  • There will be revelations about how thousands of innocent women were accused, tortured, and executed
  • A native Scots speaker guides this digital tour, offering authentic storytelling based on extensive research
  • This tour uses GPS technology to trigger commentary as you navigate through the city

Important to know

Know in advance:

  • The tour is suitable for participants aged 6 and over
  • Download the audio tour app before you go while on strong WiFi. You'll receive simple instructions by email upon booking
  • Offline functionality via GPS (no data connection needed during tour)
  • Flexible start time (you can pause and resume anytime)
  • This tour follows a set route and includes turn-by-turn directions. It works best if you start it in the right place and follow the directions from one location to the next
  • Select as many tickets as the number of devices you wish to use. For example, if you book for three people, three people can download this tour onto their smartphones

Remember to bring:

  • Smartphone and headphones required
  • Comfortable walking shoes and weather check recommended

Cancellation policy

Please note that this experience is non-refundable, even if cancelled in advance.


What’s included

  • Audio-guided tour
  • Downloadable APP

What’s not included

  • Individual headset
  • WiFi

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.


Location

Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh, UK

Meeting point:

This self-guided audio tour starts at Palace of Holyrood. Before arrival, please install the mobile app and use the code provided by email. Detailed starting point instructions are available after downloading the app.

Provider

VoiceMap Audio Tours


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