Edinburgh Old Town: Intimate Walking Tour

Discover the captivating history of Old Town Edinburgh on an intimate walking tour. Explore its landmarks, learn about its evolution, and uncover the stories of famous characters. Maximum group size of 15 people.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - Traverse Edinburgh’s historic thoroughfare, see buildings dating back to the 1400s and hear some of the major events which shaped its history. We end the tour here.
What's Included
  • Expert local guide included
Additional Information

Explore the rich history of Edinburgh’s most historic quarter in an exclusive small group setting with a knowledgeable local guide. Unlike most group tours of the Old Town, which can include up to 30 participants, ours is different!
During this engaging 2-hour Walking Tour, participants will discover how Edinburgh has transformed and grown over the last…

Location
Statue of Sir James Young Simpson
Princes Street
Your guide will be standing in front of the Statue of Sir James Young Simpson, next to the entrance of Princes St Gardens. Walk to the West End of Princes St to find this location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Lisa_m
Jul 15, 2025
Great Informative Tour! - We really lived this Tour! Zander was so full of information, he was able to answer any question that was asked! This is a definite must-do Tour! Thanks, Zander!
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Shona_o
Jul 14, 2025
Edinburgh Walking Tour - It was great, Kiaren definitely knows his stuff very informative and knowledgeable and took time to explain everything
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Kenneth_h
Jul 13, 2025
Great tour! Informative and entertaining - Fantastic tour. Very interesting. Zander, our guide, was very skilled at telling us captivating stories about all different eras of Edinburgh’s history. I highly recommend it to anyone visiting. Even if you’ve been to Edinburgh before, as I had, you will hear something new.
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Erin
Jul 12, 2025
Delightful way to see the City - The guide was knowledgeable and entertaining. I enjoyed the pace and highlighted stops. It was a great way to learn about the origins of the new and old city.
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Q1203dlrichardh
Jul 11, 2025
Interactive and fun tour! - What a delight! Katie kept us engaged and interested while giving us so much information. She was able to bring the city to life.
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Kelley
Jul 11, 2025
A perfect insight into the Old Town - Katie was an absolute delight as a tour guide. She is a treasure trove of information that you won’t learn from a guide book. The two hour tour flew by. Book today!
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Sarahkathrynm
Jul 9, 2025
An Absolute Must for History Lovers! - We had an amazing time on the History Lovers Walking Tour of Scotland! Our guide, Katie, was absolutely fantastic- kind, incredibly knowledgeable, and had a great sense of humor that made the stories come to life. The small group size was perfect-it felt personal and allowed us to really engage with the sites and ask questions. In just 2 hours, we saw and learned so much more than we expected. Katie managed to pack in a ton of fascinating history without it ever feeling rushed. Highly recommend this tour to anyone who loves history, storytelling, and seeing Scotland from a more authentic perspective. A highlight of our trip!
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Catie_g
Jul 9, 2025
Edinburgh history tour - The tour was enjoyable, with lots of stories that involved what we were looking at in our surroundings as well as tying in other locations in the area. The pace was manageable and everything flowed from one thing to another. Kieran was really great, he knows his stuff and led well. It was a surprisingly hot and sunny day and he found lots of shady spots for us to stand in. We learned a lot and had a great time!
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Suzanne
Jul 8, 2025
Great tour! - Kieran was great! Very knowledgeable about all sorts of topics. This tour was really great to get an overview of Edinburgh so we could go back to places we found interesting. He was very receptive to additional questions we had as well! Great tour!
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320lynettem
Jul 12, 2025
Glimpse of Edinburgh - Did this tour while in Edinburgh for just one day. I did glean a little history and insight into the city, but not quite as much as I was hoping for. A smattering of information was provided along a few stops. The tour started out kind of draggy, with lots of info about various statues. Then we visited a few streets in the old town and ended in a cemetery. The guide, when asked, provided additional information and seemed quite informed.
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From $24
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).