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Old Town Walking Tour: An Insight into Edinburgh's History and Tales
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1,946 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
192 High St
High Street
Please note that the meeting point for tours taking place until 31st March is Hot Toddy, 15 - 19 Jeffrey Street, EH1 1DR.
The meeting point for tours taking place from 1st April onwards is: 192 High Street, next to Adam Smith Statue, outside Caffe Nero.
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
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(1946 Ratings)
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Heatherl637
Mar 29, 2025
Edinburgh at a Glance! - What a beautiful tour around Edinburgh to take in the rich history of this area. Our tour guide, Uwen was a local of Edinburgh and truly made a memorable experience filled with humor along the way. A big thanks for making this tour lots of fun!
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Prashantf_12
Mar 25, 2025
Fun and informative tour with Euan - We had a wonderful tour experience with Euan. We did the Old Town Walking Tour in the morning and liked it so much that we signed up for the Edinburgh Castle tour with the same company (and same guide, Euan) for later that afternoon.
Euan was born and grew up in Edinburgh, so he has a true local's perspective on the city. He weaved together a compelling narrative of the past and present of Edinburgh, and made several connections between the history of Scotland with that of the rest of the world.
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L7309ehsamanthab
Mar 25, 2025
Must do tour and amazing guide - Alisdair was an amazing guide and made the tour so memorable. He was so insightful, funny, and engaging. I’d highly recommend the tour and would love to tour with Alisdair again!
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Andyb10000
Mar 24, 2025
Excellent Walking Tour - Really enjoyable 2 hour tour. Time flew by on this walking tour - Jule was a really friendly, informative, funny guide. Would definately recommend it.
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216anishk
Mar 23, 2025
Amazing tour by someone who loves the city - Jules was great! She is so knowledgeable and clearly loves the history of the city. The time flew by and we both learned a huge amount.. would highly recommend!
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Alexa_s
Mar 10, 2025
Fantastic experience!... - Fantastic experience! This was my first activity I did when I got to Edinburgh. The story telling and history was great, walked all over Old Town, and got good recommendations for what else to do in the area. Would definitely book again!
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Anna_n
Mar 10, 2025
Edinburgh is stunning - Georgia was lovely and the tour was very interesting and informative. We’re so lucky to have her. Her knowledge and storytelling made the tour very entertaining. We had great time. Highly recommended!
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Seagren
Mar 8, 2025
Fantastic!!! - This was an amazing way to learn about the history of Edinburgh while taking in the beauty of Old Town. Ben was an incredible tour guide. He was knowledgeable, friendly and funny. We learned so much on this tour and it was very much a highlight of our trip. Truly an experience we will never forget. Well done and well worth the money.
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Lesley
Mar 6, 2025
Niamh is THEE BEST GUIDE!! - Niamh was a great tour guide!!! So knowledgeable and very entertaining!! Loved it and would recommend to anyone visiting Edinburgh!
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Thegoddards
Mar 6, 2025
I’m so very pleased I chose this walking tour. - Georgia, our guide, was wonderful. She chose an interesting path, highlighting many diverse parts of the Old Town, with the most interesting and memorable stories to tell about each stop. Georgia is very personable with a very clear voice, and she was easy to listen to. I’m so pleased I chose this trip. I’ve been to Edinburgh before but I discovered things I’d never noticed before. It would be equally good for anyone on their first visit wanting an introduction to this fascinating city. Thanks Georgia. You’re one of the best guides I’ve had.
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