Old Town Historical and Underground Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
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Led by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this 90-minute tour is a fascinating journey through Edinburgh’s celebrated Old Town. Revel in the majesty of the famous Royal Mile with its stunning architecture, but also visit the secluded closes and courts lying just off the High Street and discover their dramatic stories. Find out about the world famous poets, novelists, philosophers and inventors who called this neighbourhood home but also the notorious thieves, murderers and bodysnatchers who stalked the streets after dark. The tour includes a trip through Canongate Kirkyard and a visit to our underground vaults below South Bridge, where you will find out how it came to be and who used to live there.
Additional Info
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
For those who want to learn more about Edinburgh’s past this tour is a must do!
Access to our exclusive section of underground.
Learn about the extraordinary events which shaped this great city.
90 Minute tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.
Relaxed nature of the tour allows for plenty of questions and further discussion.
Tour led by a well trained, highly knowledgeable and personable guide.
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What To Expect
City of Edinburgh Tours
Tron Kirk Niddry wynd Vaults Canongate Kirkyard
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour
Reviews
1,407 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Historical Edinburgh & Vaults
Robert M,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Tour was taken by Emilie who was in costume and character. A informative lively experience where we learnt a lot. (Serious, but also good for also involving the younger ones)
Emilee was great, such an...
SHARON H,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Emilee was great, such an amazing storyteller with a vast amount of knowledge. She was our favorite guide so far.
Chihon was an excellent...
Collette M,
Oct 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chihon was an excellent guide. He was very engaging, knowledgeable and had us laughing throughout the tour. Our 10yo loved hearing about the history of Edinburgh just as much as we did. Highly recommend!
Fab tour of old Edinburgh
Fiona M,
Oct 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour, full of very interesting history of old Edinburgh. Lovely guide, clear, packed a lot in, gave us information that we hadn’t known before, despite being relatively local. Vaults fascinating - who lived in them, drinking dens etc. Also city walls, how Edinburgh grew and evolved as a city. Highly recommend!
Lagre group. A lot of...
Britt L,
Oct 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00Lagre group. A lot of information. To many tiny details about persons? Good guide. Nice walk. No problem with kids 10 and 12 years.
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