Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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2 hours (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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Overview

Explore Edinburgh’s most historic district–and skip the language barrier–on this tour of the city’s unique history, culture, and architecture available in English or French. Learn about important landmarks including St. Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, stroll along iconic streets like the Royal Mile, and see where J.K. Rowling famously wrote Harry Potter. Hear tales of local legends, intriguing mysteries, and supernatural happenings from your guide.

Discover Edinburgh’s history, from medieval to modern, in an immersive way
Designed for locals and visitors, the tour is available in English or French
Maximize your time and see many top landmarks in a single excursion
Uncover the stories behind hidden gems you might otherwise have missed

What's Included

Professional guide

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

WRX5+WF, 351 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PW, UK
Meet in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, across from St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours yellow logo.

End point

Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh
Greyfriars Place, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK

Operating hours
.10:30 am

Itinerary

Edinburgh

2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Infant seats available
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 30 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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Dennis_F

German tour with Urs was full of historical places, explanations and fun. The best tour during our stay.

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A Great 2 Hour Tour

Ross_W, Jan 2025

This was a great 2 hour tour that hit the highlights and got us comfortable to explore more on our own. Thanks to Gavin, we were cared for, entertained, and left with great ideas on what to do next.