Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Edinburgh's Old Town has a long and eventful past. Explore the area within the Old City Walls. Hear stories of our city's character, some real and some fictional. Walk Through the Closes and discover many hidden gems with a sprinkle of Harry Potter and Outlander too.
Guided Walking Tour
Gratuities
Departure Point
Scottish Storytelling Centre, 43-45 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
Please meet your guide OUTSIDE John Knox House (Old White building)
Return Details
Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1, UK
The tour ends in the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh's Old Town. There are lots of option for refreshments, meals and shopping here. It is within a short walking distance of Edinburgh Castle.
John Knox House Museum, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Viewed from the outside
Tweeddale Court, Edinburgh, United Kingdom History and Outlander
2-8 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK How did it get it's name?
Edinburgh City Chambers, Edinburgh, United Kingdom What lies beneath the city chambers?
St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Viewed from the outside
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hear about what went on here
Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1, UK Part of the Royal Mile
Gladstone's Land, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Starting point and one of Edinburgh's oldest buildings.
Writers' Museum, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Lady Stair's House
Riddle's Court, Edinburgh, United Kingdom A Royal Mile Hidden Gem
The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Great view of Edinburgh Castle from the old City Wall.
Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Hear about the history of the Kirk, the Burial Ground, the Dog and Harry Potter.
Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Once the site of markets, executions and is still at the heart of the Old Town
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
35shelleye
09 Jun 2022
This tour was amazing and super personalized! Robert was an amazing tour guide and walked me through so much of Edinburgh. I totally recommend.
DorisNetherlands
07 Nov 2021
Our guide obviously knew a lot about Edinburgh and it's history. She answered many questions we had well. After this guided tour we kind of know the what and how of the town, which made the next few days much easier for us. And we had a good laugh as well! Can totally recommend this!
Ladybug9373
04 Jun 2021
We had science John on our tour and he was a wonderful tour guide! He included names of the people in the tour in the stories and gave us a couple laughs. Good man.
This tour in
Scotland
is organized by
Edinburgh Tour Guides
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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