Overview
Available languages
2 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Step into the magic of Edinburgh’s Old Town on this lively walking tour. Discover iconic landmarks, uncover quirky tales, and explore centuries of history with a local infotainment expert.
Additional Info
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
What To Expect
Royal Mile
Kick off your adventure at 130 High Street on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh’s iconic and bustling main street. As you wander along this historic thoroughfare, soak up the vibrant energy of street performers, explore quirky shops, and marvel at the stunning architecture. Discover the rich history of the Royal Mile and its pivotal role in shaping Edinburgh’s story.
St Giles' Cathedral
Marvel at the breathtaking St Giles' Cathedral, a masterpiece of Gothic architecture that stands proudly on the Royal Mile. Admire its intricate details and learn about its rich history and cultural significance as your guide shares the stories and events tied to this iconic landmark.
Options
Tour in English
What‘s Included
Local English-speaking guide
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
An fun and educational experience!
Dbatt2021,Jan 17, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00What a wonderful experience! Ross was our guide in Edinburgh and he was very knowledgeable, interesting, and entertaining. I learnt so much about Edinburgh and Scotland in general. The 2 hours flew by. I could have spent all day exploring the city with him. This was one of the best city walking tours I’ve had anywhere. Highly recommend and would book again. Thanks Ross!
Guide in Spanish
mariajZ3805XD,May 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Excellent guide in Spanish, we explain everything very well, recommended. We had a very good weather and we were able to walk very well. He gave us recommendations for what to do next.
They stood up us
sibelo408,Apr 29, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
1.00Unfortunately it was the first time this amazing company disappointed me. We booked a tour in Edinburgh on 28/04/2025 but the guide didn’t showed up so being stood up the British guide gave us to another company (explorers). in sumary it was an happy end because Paul (from explorers) he was so hilarious that we ended up having a great time but not with sandemans.
Edinburgh walking tour with Niamh
436maritam,Apr 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was an excellent walking tour..Niamh was fantastic..her tour was full of great stories, drama, history and even a Robbie Burns love song thrown in for good measure ( what a voice!) This tour was the highlight of our trip to Edinburgh and it framed everything else that we did afterwards. Marita & Paul
Great tour, great guide
Ruthib75,Mar 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide was G, a very knowledgeable local with a great sense of humour who took us around the old town and told us all the little tidbits about it. It was a small group and he made it very enjoyable (the town being beautiful also helped).
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