Old Town Walking Tour
Recommended by 100% of travelers
Edinburgh, Scotland
- 2 hours (approx.)
- Mobile ticket
- Offered in: English
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Overview
Learn all about Jacobite history on this independent tour run by passionate local people from Edinburgh. Follow your guides through the historic center of Edinburgh and see where the city has changed over the centuries—and where it hasn’t changed at all. Visit the Royal Mile and Cowgate, two places on opposite ends of the rich and poor divide during the 19th Century, and find churches, closes and hidden gems along the way.
- See a huge amount of Edinburgh in just one hour—ideal for travelers on a tight schedule
- Special additions to the tour include sites important to the TV show Outlander
- Costumed guides add their enthusiasm and experiences to every tour
- Suitable for the whole family, and stroller-friendly
What's Included
- Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
Meeting and Pickup
Meeting point
- St Giles' CathedralHigh St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK
End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.Operating hours.10:00 am
Itinerary
1
Edinburgh Old Town
2 hours • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Transportation is wheelchair accessible
- Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Most travelers can participate
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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Reviews
4.8
based on 18 reviews
Gail_J, Apr 2026
Charlotte was fabulous! Knowledgeable, well paced, very interesting. She let us walk at an easy speed so I wasn't afraid of tripping on cobblestones. And she knew one of my state's most famous artists!
mjf35hotmailcom, Nov 2025
Charlotte is amazing. Very engaging and easy to gel with. Plenty of time for photo opportunities. Deff recommend.
Response from Host, Dec 2025
Dear Visitor
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review. I am so grateful and delighted to hear that you enjoyed your tour. I loved every minute and I am happy that you found your experience memorable. I wish you a merry festive season and prosperous 2026. Thanks again!
Kind regards
Charlotte
Cynthia_M, Apr 2025
You will learn and see so much in a short amount of time. Charlotte relayed history in a fun and interesting manner that kept my attention.
Response from Host, May 2025
Dear Cynthia
Thank you so much for your review. I am so glad to hear that you enjoyed your experience. It was a joy to meet you and I wish you safe and happy travels.
Warm Wishes
Charlotte
Walk The Old Town
Kevin_O, Jan 2025
Braving a very cold day our tour was amazing. Thanks to our great tour guide. From the outfit to knowledge & friendliness just outstanding. We can highly recommend.
Bob_P, Sept 2024
Time well spent: I sincerely believe historical orientation is at least as important as geographical. If you are in Edinburgh and want some consise entertaining relevant Scottish history, do yourself a favor and sign up for this loveley walking tour of Edinburgh with a focus on Jacobite history thru the last few centuries. Informative engaging, utterly charming and wonderful...
Katie_D, Aug 2024
HIDDEN GEM!! We learned so much about the history of Edinburgh, it was a small group which made it much more intimate. We even saw Jamie’s Printing shop :) our guide was so knowledgeable and LOVED the outfit ✨ really felt like a blast from the past. I would recommend this tour to anyone and to get on it now before it goes up in price because it’s totally undervalued!! ❤️ amazing time - what an experience.
Daniel_R, Jul 2024
We came as a large group and had a great time. Our guide was brilliant, accommodating and gave us some tips on places to visit afterwards.
Saskia_L, May 2024
Charlotte is a FANTASTIC guide. I think she’s the best tour guide I’ve ever had. She spent over 2 hours with me and is a fountain of knowledge of Scottish history and Outlander. She was very funny, friendly, and entertaining. She really knows her stuff and shares her knowledge with enthusiasm and joy. I’m terribly embarrassed that I didn’t have cash on me to give her an appropriate tip, she certainly earned it! If you’re the owner of the company who employs her, whatever you’re paying her, double it. She is an enormous asset to your company. I would do another tour with her in a heartbeat.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Saskia
Thank you so much for your tremendous review. I am so glad you enjoyed your tour, I had a fabulous time showing you around.
Walk The Old Town is my baby and I am the sole Owner/guide/manager and it's meeting amazing people such as yourself that make my job the best in the world. I can't thank you enough for your support.
Warm wishes and safe travels
Charlotte
Mhyar_M, Nov 2023
I really enjoyed the Jacobite History and Outlander's Scotland Walking Tour. The guide knew a lot and made the history and Outlander stories exciting. We saw beautiful places and important historical sites. It was great for fans of history and Outlander. Highly recommend!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Visitor
Thank you so much for your visit and taking the time to review a small company like mine. It was so much fun showing you around and I am glad you enjoyed your tour.
Best wishes and safe travels.
Kind regards
Charlotte
Vickery_S, Nov 2023
We had a great time on this tour! Charlotte was very communicative leading up to the event and then showed up like a trooper even though it was raining and cold. She dressed in costume and knew the city very well. We loved touring the Royal Mile with her!
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Dear Vickery
Thank you so much for taking the time to review us. Praise to you for braving the Scottish weather! It was a marvellous time and I am so glad you enjoyed your tour.
Safe travels and thank you for choosing Walk The Old Town.
Kind regards
Charlotte
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