Overview
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2 hours
Mobile ticket
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!
Additional Info
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
What To Expect
Edinburgh Old Town
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
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.
Options
Edinburgh - Old Town Stories
What‘s Included
In-person guide
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
64 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
2 wonderful hours
arnep830,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00For some reason, I was the only one on the tour that Thursday afternoon. But that meant I got to enjoy a very in-depth and detailed tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town for over two hours. The guide shared insightful and fascinating stories, and I got to see many of the city’s beautiful sights. I highly recommend it.
Will book again!
Ruth T,May 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Really enjoyable tour, Kieran was engaging and able to answer questions, so many intersting facts, I'll have to opt for the three hour tour next time
Fantastic tour
Vitalina81,Apr 30, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00I had a fantastic experience with James as my tour guide. I happened to be the only one and had a private tour with James. Two hours just flew by. Highly recommend!
Robert was an excellent...
natashafedder,Apr 4, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and, because I ended up being the only guest on the tour, tailored the tour to my interests. Learned a lot of interesting information and would recommend.
Wonderful experience...
Caitlin V,Jan 16, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Wonderful experience seeing the sites and learning about the city. James is very knowledgeable and provided great insight on the history. I would recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn more about Edinburgh and wanting to see multiple places.
Robert was a friendly and...
Brent M,Oct 11, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert was a friendly and informative tour guide with lots of interesting anecdotes of early Edinburgh. He bought the place alive for us.
Great story-time for history lovers!
Ashley S,Sep 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Robert was a great and knowledgeable guide for our tour! We loved his stories, and, as an English degree-holder, I very much appreciated his knowledge of Scottish writers/works and many quotations. Our tour was just my party (we went on a Tuesday afternoon), so we were able to cover a lot in one tour and ask lots of questions. Great way to get a sense of the Old Town and its history within a couple hours. Thanks for a great tour, Robert!
The most fun tour!
laura rodarte,Jul 31, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We went on the Old Town tour. Robert, the guide made it super fun as well as having the best stories! He took us through several monuments and historical sites telling different stories about them, full of curious facts. An advantage in Edinburgh is that several of the museums are free, so we were able to visit places that complemented the tour. I recommend going to the writers museum, the pantheon inside the city, the history of Maggie Dickson’s, the museum of Scotland and its terrace for a good view. It's worth it!
Charming stories on a quick tour of Old Town
Sterling S,Jul 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00Our guide was knowledgable, personable, and charming. He had an entertaining story for every building and street corner.
James was amazing! ...
Jason J,Jul 14, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00James was amazing! Knowledgeable and with a great sense of humor and he set a good pace for our small group.
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