Private Tour
Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
Edinburgh's Old Town has a long and eventful past. Explore the area within the Old City Walls. Hear stories of our city's character, some real and some fictional. Walk Through the Closes and discover many hidden gems with a sprinkle of Harry Potter and Outlander too.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Guided Walking Tour
Gratuities
What To Expect
John Knox House Museum
Viewed from the outside
Tweeddale Court
History and Outlander
Options
Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Reviews
10 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Amazing Walking Tour!
M8989YZstephaniem,
May 4, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00The best walking tour we've ever taken! Sam was a knowledgeable, fun, brilliant and interesting guide for a spectacular city. From the history she shared and the current events she described, the entire tour was a complete joy! Truly a cherished memory for our family!
Highly recommended
Vacation10988184044,
Apr 24, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Had a great time exploring Edinburgh with Edinburgh Tour Guides. Our guide was awesome becuase he was super passionate and knowledgeable. He made the Old Town come alive with his stories and humor. Highly recommend this tour!
Highly recommended!
981annemiec,
Jan 19, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We were accompanied by Sam, a guide with a heart for Scotland, and who had a lot to say about history, politics, culture and personal anecdotes.
Great Introduction to Edinburgh
swimmyne,
Sep 7, 2023
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We really enjoyed our walking tour with our guide, Fran. Her stories brought the city alive for us plus we really got our bearings on our short trip to Edinburgh. Thank you, Fran!
Worth the personalized touch
35shelleye,
Jun 9, 2022
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This tour was amazing and super personalized! Robert was an amazing tour guide and walked me through so much of Edinburgh. I totally recommend.
Excellent tourguide!
DorisNetherlands,
Nov 7, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our guide obviously knew a lot about Edinburgh and it's history. She answered many questions we had well. After this guided tour we kind of know the what and how of the town, which made the next few days much easier for us. And we had a good laugh as well! Can totally recommend this!
Amazing
Ladybug9373,
Jun 4, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We had science John on our tour and he was a wonderful tour guide! He included names of the people in the tour in the stories and gave us a couple laughs. Good man.
Old town and ghost
scottfK1375OT,
May 15, 2021
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Good tour our guide Alexander coburn the hangman (Paul) was great and involved the kids who loved it
Great walking tour
Trebor3017,
Aug 7, 2020
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Great walking tour really enjoyed learning more about Edinburgh. Sams extremely knowledgable and made the walk very entertaining.
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