Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Discover Historic Gems

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Explore iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history on this engaging walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - Begin your journey at 130 High Street on the Royal Mile, a historic and vibrant thoroughfare. As you stroll, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of street performers, charming shops, and historical landmarks that line this iconic street. Take in the architecture and learn about the Royal Mile’s central role in Edinburgh’s history.
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the heart of Edinburgh with our captivating Old Town’s Highlights Walking Tour.

Your adventure begins on the iconic Royal Mile at 130 High Street, where the past meets the present. Traverse the enchanting cobblestone streets as we guide you to Edinburgh’s crown jewels, including the renowned Greyfriars Kirkyard, home to the legendary Greyfriars Bobby, and the vibrant Grassmarket.

This isn’t just a tour; it’s a narrative woven with threads of madness and genius. Delve into Edinburgh’s colorful past as our expert guides regale you with stories that defy belief. Immerse yourself in the literary legacy of Scottish greats at the Scottish Writers’ Museum and, don’t miss the heartwarming story of a loyal local dog who etched its name into the annals of Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Your Old Town’s Highlights Walking Tour promises not just sightseeing, but a journey through the soul of Edinburgh. Are you ready to walk the path of legends?

Location
130 High St
High Street
The Edinburgh Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour starts on 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Ken_m
Jul 7, 2024
Amazing tour guide and tour - Our tour guide Charles was amazing. Loved the tour. Charles made it fun and enformative. Learned a lot about Edinburgh
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Michelle_p
Jun 23, 2024
Great tour! - Absolutely great tour! Interesting n hilarious stories. Our guide, Sarah is a gem! Totally worth it!
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Tonyss2770ps
Jun 22, 2024
Well worth it!!! - We had a spectacular tour with the Sandra guide, with detailed information and very entertaining comments. She obviously knows her task and, moreover, performs it with enthusiasm and vocation. Thank you so much!
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Shaitanide
Jun 18, 2024
Edinburgh and Niamh as guide rules - We took the Free tour through Edinburgh with Niamh as guide. Niamh makes the Free tour very authentic and lively, she also sung a scottish song for us - that sounded great! She knows so many stories about Edinburgh and the 2 hours flew by so fast.
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Miralara44
Jun 13, 2024
Great overview tour for our first day in Edinburgh - Alisdair did an excellent job on this tour. It was easy to hear him, and he shared many interesting facts and used humor often. His recommendations for local places were helpful, too. We enjoyed having a drink at the Jolly Judge the next day. Thanks, Alisdair!
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Mitchellf849
Jun 9, 2024
Excellent tour with Alisdair - We had a great tour of the city with Alisdair. Yes, I spelled it correctly. Ask for him, he was one of the best ever. We saw great sights with excellent commentary and recommendations.
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X7880fdpatrickm
Jun 7, 2024
Fun - Charming - Informative - Great Tour - Absolutely worthwhile Trour. Sarah is a charming guide who leads us through her beloved home town with a lot of humor and knowledge. Very entertaining and informative - including a very nice vocal performance.
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Florenciaba
Jun 3, 2024
Excellent tour by Brian! - We took the tour with Brian and he was excellent. He gave us a great first glance of old town with lots of facts and stories. I would highly recommend!
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N8229hvbarbaraa
May 29, 2024
Thank you Niamh - Our guide Niamh was full of knowledge and had some fantastic stories to share. She was also very entertaining and it was a brilliant 2 hour walk. Definitely recommend this tour
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Bruce_g
Jun 22, 2024
A mixed bag - Ryan was engaging and friendly, and seemed to be knowledgeable about the area, including good recommendations for follow-ups. It was a great starter to find out the purpose and history of some of the places beyond the obvious, such as repurposed buildings and the closes off of High Street. However, he significantly misrepresented the views of at least a couple of the people on the tour, making me wonder what else was misrepresented.
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