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Edinburgh - Old Town Stories

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The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous landmarks, but also to some of the hidden gems that make our beloved city so special. You'll learn about the origins of Scotland and Edinburgh, hear the stories of our illustrious citizens and (in)famous residents, wander among graves and through cobbled streets, always in the company of a knowledgeable and personable guide. Not to be missed!
  • In-person guide
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W Parliament Sq, Parliament Sqr, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK Find us across the square in Front of St. Giles Cathedral. Search for the white umbrella with the logo of All-Star Guides.

  • Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    The perfect introduction to the history of Scotland and Edinburgh in particular. Wander around Old Town Edinburgh in the company of an expert guide, and hear about the origins of Scotland and its capital.
  • St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Walk around St. Giles Cathedral and hear about its history, John Knox and the Reformation, and how the Wars of the Three Kingdoms may have started.
    15 minutes
  • Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Hear about the architecture of the city, and the impact of the Great Fire of 1824.
    10 minutes
  • Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Walk up the Royal Mile, and hear about important long-gone buildings, as well as some of the surrounding landmarks and statues.
  • Writers' Museum, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Hear about one of the city's oldest standing buildings, now home to the Writer's Museum, dedicated to some of the most famous Scottish Writers.
    10 minutes
  • Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Without a doubt the most imposing building in the city. Hear about its origins and importance.
  • Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Hear about the former gallows site, as well as some of the characters that met their fate there. Hear about the Covenanters and visit the Memorial.
    10 minutes
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Visit the gates of the Covenanters Prison, and hear about one of the most convoluted periods of history. Hear about the bodysnatching activity in Edinburgh and its impact in the studies of anatomy. Finally, listen to the heart-warming story of Greyfriars Bobby.
    30 minutes
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • 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.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
fabidepaulo13
09 Apr 2023
We were absolutely in love with the city's history after walking around with David. He is an impressive expert, super polite and also super careful with my in-law that had some mobility issues. I wish we had booked him for hours. It is incredible how the experience can be so magical when we are lucky enough to find the right professional. It was our first time in the city and after everything we learned we went back to the hotel to read more about all the details our guide taught us. My 11-year-old was super impressed about how people lived here in the past and I was super impressed about the amount of information he kept. Totally worth it!
552bjarneb
27 Mar 2023
My daughter and I were so lucky to have our brilliant guide David all to ourselves, which gave us a uniquely exclusive experience. This was the best way of introduction to the Edinburgh and Scottish history we could imagine! Very informative, entertaining and enjoyable indeed. Highly recommended!
Gareth M
25 Aug 2022
As there were only 2 of us on the tour, Edgar went out of his way to first find out our existing knowledge of Edinburgh, so that his guided tour gave a much more tailored experience to us, and a much broader and deeper understanding of the darker histories, and not just the superficial stories. He also gave the details behind a number of the popular received histories, to give the facts that preceded the myths. We would highly recommend it!
This tour in Scotland is organized by All-Star Guides

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