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The Best Of Edinburgh's Amazing Old Town

Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 2 to 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Edinburgh’s Old Town is home to an abundance of architectural wonders, and if you want to tick off the city’s best bits without putting in the hours of research time, then this guided tour is a great pick. Explore the city on foot with a guide, learn about its history, and stroll past plenty of top landmarks—including Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, and Greyfriars Kirkyard.
  • Get a shortcut to Edinburgh’s Old Town highlights with this guided tour
  • Put your map away and enjoy letting someone else navigate for you
  • Learn fun facts about the city and its rich history
  • Tour route showcases Edinburgh Castle and St Giles’ Cathedral

What's Included

  • Professional Guide
  • A short break with the possibility to get a coffee if the group is not too big.

    Meeting and Pickup

    Meeting point

    • St Giles' Cathedral
      High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK

      The tour starts right in front of the St Giles Cathedral. The tour guide is tall and blonde.

    End point

    • National Museum of Scotland
      Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JF, UK

      Tour ends in front of the National Museum of Scotland.

    Start time
    .1:00 pm

    Itinerary

    1

    National Museum of Scotland

    5 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    2

    Greyfriars

    8 minutesAdmission Ticket Free

    3

    Edinburgh Castle

    6 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    4

    St Giles' Cathedral

    8 minutesAdmission Ticket Not Included

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
    • Most travelers can participate
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Great Event

    Richard_S, May 2025
    The very best tour we experienced while in Scotland. Our guide went above and beyond to make sure we understood all the rich history of the city. I highly recommend this tour.

    From $137.69

    per person

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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