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Old Town Walking Tour: An Insight into Edinburgh's History and Tales
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1,916 Ratings
Edinburgh
Discover the captivating history and intriguing tales of Edinburgh on a two-hour walking tour of the Old Town. Immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the city’s rich culture and heritage.
Discover the captivating history and intriguing tales of Edinburgh on a two-hour walking tour of the Old Town. Immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the city’s rich culture and heritage.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
24 hours
Highlights
- Edinburgh Old Town - Embark on a journey through the winding cobblestone lanes and hidden passageways that constitute the ancient core of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The excursion lasts approximately two hours and features landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, the George Heriot School, and a view of Edinburgh Castle from the exterior….
- Edinburgh Old Town - Embark on a journey through the winding cobblestone lanes and hidden passageways that constitute the ancient core of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The excursion lasts approximately two hours and features landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, the George Heriot School, and a view of Edinburgh Castle from the exterior. Each guide is actively encouraged to craft their own unique path for the tour, ensuring they convey their personal enthusiasm for the tales and historical insights they share. This tour is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Edinburgh and serves as an excellent primer for the additional tours we offer.
What's Included
- Professional guide
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
- Gratuity
Additional Information
This guided stroll is orchestrated to offer a far-reaching comprehension of Edinburgh, its bygone eras, and customs. The journey unfolds over approximately two hours, covering several attractions of the Old Town, acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We ensure to mix knowledge with amusement throughout this tour, presenting a spirited synopsis of…
This guided stroll is orchestrated to offer a far-reaching comprehension of Edinburgh, its bygone eras, and customs. The journey unfolds over approximately two hours, covering several attractions of the Old Town, acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We ensure to mix knowledge with amusement throughout this tour, presenting a spirited synopsis of Edinburgh.
- 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
Location
15 Jeffrey St
Jeffrey Street
Tour departs from inside "Hot Toddy" just off the Royal Mile. Speak to cafe/bar staff when you arrive to check-in. Cafe is open before tour, feel free to come early for food/drink to fuel up for the tour!
Full address - Hot Toddy, 15-19 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DR
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
4.9
(1916 Ratings)
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Caoimhe_d
Jan 16, 2025
Definitely would recommend - Great tour, very entertaining and educational, lovely tour guide Julie! Not too long but we got to learn a lot about the city that you would not find anywhere else. Definitely worth doing!
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Jamesjones1986
Jan 16, 2025
Awesome tour of Old Town - Jule from Little Fish tours was an amazing tour guide. She was very knowledgeable and kept us intrigued and seeking more the whole tour. Would recommend this tour for anyone.
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Phillipa_h
Jan 14, 2025
Great tour with a friendly, knowledgeable guide - Great tour with fascinating facts about Edinburgh. Length was just right. A friendly, knowledgeable guide, thank you for an introduction to this beautiful city
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Olivia
Jan 11, 2025
Old Town walking tour - Our tour guide, Jule, was entertaining and informative - just right. 2 hours flew by. We would never have known half the interesting places and their history otherwise. Brought it alive.
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F4924ngdebbief
Jan 11, 2025
Really enjoyable tour - The tour was excellent. Our tour guide Angus made the tour extra special with his local knowledge and recommendations.
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481lisat
Jan 9, 2025
Euan was fantastic! Engaging, Entertaining and Educational - Euan was fantastic! Engaging in content and humor. I wish for everyone to experience an engaging, entertaining and educational experience like I did! Thank you!
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Claire_d
Jan 7, 2025
Highlight of our trip! - We thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour! Our guide was a local and gave lots of history, insights, and stories of the Royal mile that you wouldn’t get just walking through on your own. I could have listened for another 2 hours. Euan also provided us with a PDF of his favorite spots for food, drinks, and things to do which we put to use through the remainder of our trip. Highly recommend this tour!
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Carrjenn
Jan 6, 2025
Great walking tour! - We had a very nice tour of old town Edinburgh! Our guide, Ben, was informative and entertaining. He also was patient in answering all our questions and gave us some great advice re shops and restaurants. This was a great way to get oriented in the old town and get the basics of the history of the area. Highly recommend!
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Patricia_e
Jan 5, 2025
Fabulous!!! - Our tour guide was fabulous!! He made the history of Edinburgh's Old Town come alive. He's a wonderful storyteller, incredibly knowledgeable/insightful, and fun/funny. So far the tour has been the highlight of my trip to Scotland!!
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983feliciaf
Jan 5, 2025
The highlight of our weekend in Edinburgh! - The highlight of our weekend in Edinburgh! Really informative and funny guide, distilled history into bite sized and insightful facts and full of quotes to remember. Really feel like we understand the origins of the city and what lead it to look and feel this way today, as well as insights into local and global politics. Our guide was also quick to separate fact from folklore in what was a truly wonderful tour. Highly recommend to anyone visiting! Our trip would not have been the same without it.
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