Edinburgh Old Town: Historic Walking Tour

Discover the vibrant culture, stunning architecture, and rich politics of Edinburgh on the Royal Walk Old Town Tour. Journey through history and hear tales of adventure, intrigue, and romance that will leave you on the edge of your seat.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Lawnmarket - Our meeting point. You will meet your guide here where a short introduction will take place before setting off.
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - This is where you will learn of the tumultuous history of religion in Scotland
  • Mercat Cross - Here you will learn of the crosses purpose and of the events that have taken place here…
What's Included
  • Professional guide included
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Discover the fascinating history and enchanting allure of Edinburgh’s Old Town with our walking tour through the city’s most important landmarks. Embark on an enlightening and engaging journey that vividly brings Edinburgh’s past to life.
Explore all the major attractions of The Old Town, from The Royal Mile to Greyfriar’s Kirkyard. Visit St Giles’…

Location
David Hume Statue
High Street
We meet at The Statue of David Hume on The Royal Mile. Look out for our Black and White "EDI Tours" umbrellas.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Ommim56
Jun 20, 2025
Recommended - Edinburgh is a city to visit on foot to discover the most beautiful and picturesque corners, from the famous streets to the most hidden alleys. RECOMMENDED
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Danica_w
Jun 15, 2025
Lovely overview of the... - Lovely overview of the history of the Old Town and its most significant buildings/monuments within a reasonable amount of time and pace (1 hour). Our tour guide Charlotte was energetic and made the history fun. Be advised there are some stairs involved but it is Edinburgh!
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Kristin_n
Jun 5, 2025
A great tour with a local company - This tour was excellent! John was so knowledgeable about all things Edinburgh. We got some history, some culture, some religious history, some politics and some entertainment info as well as great recommendations for food, activities and hidden gems around the town. He had a great sense of humor and loads of information. This is a small local company with a big future. I highly recommend this tour. Check them out. You won’t regret it.
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Erin_c
Apr 22, 2025
Sonia was the perfect guide! - This is a great walking tour of Edinburgh to get acquainted with the city and to learn valuable historical information.
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Nw3_mum
Apr 7, 2025
Excellent 5* tour of Edinburgh Old Town - Our guide John was excellent. We felt that the two hour tour of the Old Town was the perfect length. John is clearly very experienced and so knew the information that he wanted to impart to us and so the tour ran very smoothly. We could not recommend more highly.
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Heather_c
Mar 29, 2025
Very informative tour and... - Very informative tour and must if you only have a couple days in Edinburgh. Highly recommend this tour!
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Marshian72
Mar 7, 2025
Brilliant Tour - Had a fantastic tour of Edinburgh old town with Sonja -covered everything from rock formation to the best vintage shopping - she really knows her stuff about - brings it to life - thank you xx and i will be back !
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Kim
Dec 15, 2024
Exceptional! - Exceptional! John was so friendly, knowledgeable and welcoming. Well paced tour with great stories and insights! Highly recommend to anyone wanting to learn more about Edinburgh. A fabulous afternoon!
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Paul_b
Jul 29, 2025
Disappointed - Minimal amount of sights were covered, a lot of pauses, lengthy pauses with a long historical synopsis provided. The guide must have received an award for the greatest number of words said in a moments time. It reached a point that she had to be tuned out. Oh well, her words were probably most interesting, important and relevant, but the rapid dialogue prevented oral dissimilation.
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Sharon_g
Jun 30, 2025
Not a happy camper - That the provider EDI cancelled the excursion because their guide got sick. I have yet to receive a refund.
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From $23
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).