Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.
Take the Story Home: evoke the memories:
- Listen to the tour playlist
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, as you explore the lives of Edinburgh residents from generations past and gone – from historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots, 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 and culture brought vividly to life by our masterful Storytellers, and historic evidence that still stands 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 To Expect
Mercat Cross
Meet your Storytelling Guide here for the start of your tour
Parliament House
Hear the history of Scotland's historic Parliament
What‘s Included
Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
Small Group Experience
Options
Small Group Royal Mile Walking
Maximum group size of 18
Walking Tour
Reviews
5 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Enlightening
351grahamm,Feb 26, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Manny was great , very knowledgeable about the History of the City. Great guide
Well worth the time. So glad we did this tour.
Q8193BNdenises,Oct 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Veni 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
5.00Had 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
5.00Speak 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
5.00Our 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
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