Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour
About this activity
Highlights
- Explore the Royal Mile's historic sites
- Discover tales of Edinburgh's past
- Visit iconic landmarks like St Giles' Cathedral
- Learn about Edinburgh's medieval architecture
- Experience the charm of Victoria Street
Full description
Included / Excluded
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
- Visit to historic landmarks along the Royal Mile
- Insightful commentary on Edinburgh's rich history
- Meals and beverages
Itinerary
The walking tour will take you up and down the network of cobbled streets and back alleys that make up the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh. The tour runs for around two hours and you can expect to see sights such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, the George Heriot School and Edinburgh Castle (from the outside). Every guide who works with us is strongly encouraged to develop their own tour route to help ensure that they are passionate about the stories and history that they deliver on their tour. We believe this tour will give you a good understanding of Edinburgh and is a great basis for the other tours that we offer.
Meeting point
Start Location
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Important information
Know before you book
- The tour operates in all weather conditions; please dress appropriately.
- Photography is permitted; feel free to capture the sights.
- Children under 5 can join for free; please inform in advance.
Know before you go
- Wear comfortable walking shoes suitable for cobblestone streets.
- Dress in layers to accommodate changing weather conditions.
- Bring a bottle of water to stay hydrated during the tour.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Accessibility
- Stroller Accessible
- Service Animals Allowed
- Easy Public Transport
Good to know
- These tours run all the year round so please wear clothing that is appropriate for the Scottish climate and come in footwear that you are comfortable in for a two hour walking tour on the historic streets of Edinburgh.
- Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
Traveler reviews
It's very informative....
It's very informative. Our guild went back all the way to prehistoric times to explain the formation of the landscape l.
Worth the time and money
Euan was a great guide and helped us see Edinburgh in new ways that made the rest of our trip richer. In particular, I never really noticed all the unicorn imagery in Scotland before.
Excellent way to get background history of Edinburgh
Excellent tour! Best to do this at the beginning of your stay but would still be worthwhile. Our guide was fabulous, I apologize I cannot remember her name right now. She did introduce herself. She was extremely knowledgeable and very engaging.
Old Town Tour
Welcoming, informative, fun. A great experience. Value for money. Koffe our guide was approachable, polite, knowledgeable, and personal - a competent guide. I enjoyed it and Koffe was a great storyteller. Recommend.
Absolutely Perfect
Matthew was our tour guide, and he made the Old Town Tour something truly special. We learned a lot about the history of the city and of Scotland, and despite some of the more serious topics, we laughed a lot along the way. We would recommend this Tour to anyone visiting Edinburgh. It was engaging from start to finish and very well presented. Starting at Mercat Cross, we made our way past the cathedral and on to the first skyscraper. At the end, we heard the story of Bobby at Greyfriars Kirkyard. All in all, highly recommended. P.S.: Dear Matthew’s mum: you have a wonderful son! ;-)