Old Town Historical and Underground Tour
Overview
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1 hour 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
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
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour
Reviews
1,367 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fantastic tour
Nichol B,
Sep 29, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did the Old Town Historical Underground Tour today with Emily as our guide, and she was fantastic! She made the local history come alive and we really enjoyed the experience. Highly recommend this tour to anyone visiting.
Interesting and informative
Christine S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chihon was a wonderful guide through the city. He was extremely knowledgeable and enthusiastic which made it even more fun. This was an interesting look into a vault below the city and the history you walk past around the city.
Great history lesson
MA O,
Sep 22, 2025
- Viator
4.00This was fun and our guide Emilie was fantastic but it was a little too long underground. I’d have liked more of the surrounding area.
When in Edinburgh take this walking tour…
Angelique S,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent way to see old town Edinburgh and the tunnels and to learn about the city’s history. Our tour guide was knowledgeable and quite funny. He kept the tour at a great pace.
Wonderful experience
Renee M,
Sep 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Chihon was a great tour guide. The stories and history he told us made us feel like we could see how it felt to live way back then. Great group of people in our group.
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