Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

1 hour 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved to this day, in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Take a journey through time, feel the cobblestones beneath your feet as you explore the lives of Edinburgh residents from generations past and gone – from historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots and Robert Burns, to the everyday folk who never left the city’s walls their entire lives.

With every step along the Royal Mile, echoes of the past surround you — stories of royalty, rebellion, crime and culture brought vividly to life by our masterful Storytellers, and historic landmarks that still stand today.

Additional Info

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Public transportation options are available nearby

Wheelchair accessible

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

No children under 5

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides

hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Small Group Experience

What To Expect

Mercat Cross

Meet your Storytelling Guide here for the start of your tour

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Parliament House

Hear the history of Scotland's historic Parliament

5 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Small Group Royal Mile Walking

Maximum group size of 18
Walking Tour

Reviews

5.00

4 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Well worth the time. So glad we did this tour.
Q8193BNdenises,
Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Veni was absolutely fantastic! Highly recommend her. Very informative and great personality. So happy we did this tour
A lovely couple of hours being shown around the Old town of Edinburgh with Mercattours.
559roderickh,
Sep 13, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Had Craig as our guide and he made the tour. Our best one yet that we experienced over the last 2 weeks, while visiting England and Scotland. If you are luckey enough to get Craig as your guide, enjoy!
Excellent performance, excellent reviews
Karen A,
Jun 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Speak very clearly, and with a bit of fun, the historical narrative is very clear, taking care of the safety of the crew, responsible mind, take care of, the overall performance is very satisfied! So the score is satisfied
Fantastic
blossomw548,
May 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Our tour guide Steph was incredible, she was funny and charming in her regaining of Edinburghs rich history. Would recommend to anyone who wants a greater insight into the cities personality