Edinburgh Old Town: A Historical Tour of Royal Mile and Underground Vaults

Embark on a captivating 90-minute historical tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town, led by a knowledgeable guide. Explore the Royal Mile, hidden closes, and underground vaults, uncovering the stories of famous residents and notorious characters.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City of Edinburgh Tours - Tron Kirk
    Niddry wynd Vaults
    Canongate Kirkyard
What's Included
  • Must-do for history enthusiasts
  • Exclusive access to underground sections
  • Insights into Edinburgh’s formative events
  • 90-minute tour of Old Town and South Bridge vaults
  • Opportunity for questions and discussions
  • Led by a professional and engaging guide
What's Not Included
  • N/A
Additional Information

Whether directed by a PhD holder in Scottish heritage or a seasoned tour guide in Scotland’s capital, this captivating 90-minute walkabout in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town is a voyage into the past. Experience the grandeur of the well-known Royal Mile with its breathtaking structures, and also delve deeper into the hidden nooks and courts off the High…

Location
124 High St
High Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Dianasan85
May 17, 2025
James Douglas was excellent! - There were only 6 of us in the 3:15 tour today, Filipino, Irish and Swedes! It was a small group but James still made it fun and more personal if I may say. He is great with names! The tour is good with the stories of gore and ghosts in the old town. And of course the underground vault visit was the highlight! Though we didn’t feel scared because of James’ entertaining storytelling of the stories and ghost sightings in the vault, it is still creepy and dare i say i think we caught something on our camera! Definitely a must do when in Edinburgh!
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Sheenac985
May 15, 2025
Great tour and tour leader - Chihow was a great tour leader .he was friendly and very knowledgeable .Highly recommended and good value for money beautiful city
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P6585jxryanm
May 15, 2025
Very good and knowledgeable - Very good, plenty of knowledge from our guide Chihon. Had a fun enthusiastic vibe around him, and lots of little nuggets of info that you would miss touring yourself
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Z8781psstephanies
May 15, 2025
Underground tour - Great history on the tour. Chihon was an animated story teller and enjoyed the history. I would recommend this tour to anyone
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Q3007mmsarahm
May 15, 2025
Edinburgh tour - Very interesting and informative tour. Lots of facts about old Edinburgh and history. Lovely tour guide who was fun and obviously enjoyed showing us some of the sights of Edinburgh. Chilton ( guide)
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W6519vyalexisa
May 14, 2025
Fun and Spooky! - Very nice, and entertaining. Maggie Dickson was awesome! Really enjoyed it. The walking tour lasts 1.5 hours and will take you to the unusual areas of Edinburgh.
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Pioneer46115313355
May 11, 2025
09/05/25 with Chihon - Thank you Chihon for an informative and funny tour! Time flew by with you. I appreciate how well you project your voice, listening to all the history was easy and nice. Jasmin and James from Bavaria/London
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H6483evbrettp
May 11, 2025
Life in old Edinburgh - Very unique perspective on the history of Edinburgh. Enjoyed it very much. Holly is a great guide. Extremely knowledgeable and entertaining.
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998clelias
May 11, 2025
A must do ! - We had an amazing tour with Chihon ! He’s engaging, funny, and a great storyteller! I’d definitely recommend the tour and the guide
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410eller
May 9, 2025
Great tour of the underground - Chihon gave a great tour! Excellent stories and fun anecdotes. Would highly recommend on one of your first days in town so you can notice all of the small signs of the underground while you walk around!
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From $25
up to 6 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).