Historical Tours
1–2 hours
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Cadies & Witchery Tours
Cadies & Witchery Tours
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Ghost & Vampire ToursHistorical & Heritage ToursWalking ToursNight ToursSightseeing Tours
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Monday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Tuesday
12:00 PM - 6:00 PM
Wednesday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Thursday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Friday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Saturday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Sunday
12:00 PM - 8:00 PM
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The award-winning Cadies & Witchery Tours invite you to join our fearless phantoms for a suspenseful and light-hearted outdoor walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town. Step back a few hundred years as Alexander Clapperton (deceased) and our 'jumper-ooters' bring the Capital's grisly past vividly to life. Established in 1984, the Cadies & Witchery Tours have been entertaining people from all over the world ever since, and have become one of Edinburgh's must-see attractions. Our tours cater to all ages. We also have a wee ghoulish booking office and gift shop in West Bow (Victoria Street) where you can find an array of ghoulish and fantastical curiosities. An ornate black box on the shop counter houses a fascinating gory relic from the capital's grim past. This original artefact is a small calling-card case made out of the skin of the notorious "bodysnatcher" William Burke. We bought this grisly relic at a Phillips' auction in 1988 for £1050 (outbidding Surgeons' Hall Museum).
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Historical Tours
1–2 hours
Free cancellation
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Recommended by 100% of travellers
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Luke P
1 contribution
Dec 2023 • Couples
We had a really enjoyable time on the Ghost and Gore tour despite the cold, wind and sleet! Alexander Clapperton, our tour guide, was knowledgeable and engaging throughout. The addition of the Wild Highlander mixed up the delivery of the tour with Mr Clapperton and the Highlander playing off each so well it felt like a well put together and thorough tour. Overall a great experience and one we shall definitely be recommending to our friends and family!
Written 4 December 2023
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jmb61260
Belfast, UK8 contributions
Dec 2023 • Family
What an interesting and enjoyable walk through the Greyfriars graveyard with our guide (Robin) providing a funny and informative tour. Well worth a visit
Written 3 December 2023
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niki4546
Stoke-on-Trent, UK27 contributions
Nov 2023 • Couples
This is one of the most enjoyable tours I have been on in a long time.
Me and my parter ended up with a private tour due to another couple not turning up...lucky us.
This is a small intimidate tour of the graveyard uncovering the interesting history of its inhabitants.
If you enjoy your history and have a keen eye for detail (no stone unturned 😉) you are bound to enjoy this as much as we did.
The tour guide is fantastic, so knowledgeable and engaging and I couldn't write this review with a special mention for Cousin David and all of his amazing research.
Me and my parter ended up with a private tour due to another couple not turning up...lucky us.
This is a small intimidate tour of the graveyard uncovering the interesting history of its inhabitants.
If you enjoy your history and have a keen eye for detail (no stone unturned 😉) you are bound to enjoy this as much as we did.
The tour guide is fantastic, so knowledgeable and engaging and I couldn't write this review with a special mention for Cousin David and all of his amazing research.
Written 30 November 2023
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Mary P
10 contributions
Nov 2023 • Family
One of the many reasons I love Edinburgh is Robin and his enthusiastic, informative and entertaining tours. What a find!
Written 24 November 2023
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Deanna R
2 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Really great tour, highly recommend it. Full of really interesting facts that you won't hear on normal city tours. The 2 guys were very engaging and enthusiastic, has us all in stitches laughing. One of my favourite things we did in the city!
Written 23 November 2023
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Chandler, AZ1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Solo
Robin's knowledge of Greyfriars was astounding. I challenge you to find anyone better versed and more entertaining. A grand finale to my visit to Edinburgh. Enjoyed this above all other activities on my trip. Brilliant!
Written 22 November 2023
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Kirsteen T
Musselburgh7 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
Fantastic tour. Very informal and very interesting. Lived in Leith most of my 60 years and learned things I didn’t know.
Likewise about Edinburgh too.
Likewise about Edinburgh too.
Written 20 November 2023
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Anwen W
United Kingdom5 contributions
Nov 2023 • Friends
What an amazing experience. Very informative and full of history but fun, thrilling and full of surprises, would thoroughly recommend this tour.
Written 19 November 2023
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Paul B
1 contribution
Nov 2023 • Couples
Informative, at times frightful but always humorous. I’ve been on the tour approximately 15 years ago and I was pleasantly surprised it had changed somewhat as we learned a few new things.
Written 19 November 2023
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Angelica
9 contributions
Enjoyed this interactive walking tour of the dark history of Edinburgh. The storytelling was creative and funny for the whole family.
Written 18 November 2023
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Is this suitable for children. I will have a 5 year old and 7 year old.
athenderson
Edinburgh, UK
Hi Stephanie, yes, our tour is suitable for all ages. Please check our website's FAQ section for full terms and conditions.
EvelyneH0312
Carvin, France25 contributions
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athenderson
Edinburgh, UK
Thanks for your enquiry.
Unfortunately we only perform our tours in English, as we typically have groups comprising many different nationalities on the tours. Our guides do however speak very clearly to make comprehension easy for non-native English speakers, and are also happy to clarify anything you may miss if asked.
Sorry to disappoint. If you have any further enquiries, please don't hesitate to ask.