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2 hours
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This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture. The tour runs for around two hours taking in many of the sites of the Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We strive to be informative yet entertaining on this tour, delivering an overview of Edinburgh with the passion it deserves.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
These tours run all the year round so please wear clothing that is appropriate for the Scottish climate and come in footwear that you are comfortable in for a two hour walking tour on the historic streets of Edinburgh.
Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Edinburgh Old Town
The walking tour will take you up and down the network of cobbled streets and back alleys that make up the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh. The tour runs for around two hours and you can expect to see sights such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, the George Heriot School and Edinburgh Castle (from the outside). Every guide who works with us is strongly encouraged to develop their own tour route to help ensure that they are passionate about the stories and history that they deliver on their tour. We believe this tour will give you a good understanding of Edinburgh and is a great basis for the other tours that we offer.
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Bunch at Hot Toddy: This option includes a dish from Hot Toddy Brunch menu and a hot drink of choice. Brunch is served from 9:00 AM to 1:45 PM.
2,132 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Trevor M,
Oct 15, 2025
- Viator
Ben was great! He was very informative and a relaxed tour guide and answered all of our questions we had!
Marian R,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
Very interesting. Wonderful background on the city. Our guide Angus was so knowledgeable and was a good storyteller. I learned a lot from him and had lots of fun. His sense of humor was so fun.
Maggi T,
Oct 13, 2025
- Viator
Our guide Max was very informative and entertaining. The length of the tour was just about right for an introduction to Edinburgh.
Mairi M,
Oct 11, 2025
- Viator
Great tour with Jess - she was friendly and so knowledgeable, weaving facts with interesting stories around some key locations in the city centre. She kept the group engaged and made us laugh. Pace was good and a really lovely way to see new things in the city. We have lived here for years and learned so much! Thanks Jess
Kathy S,
Oct 8, 2025
- Viator
Angus was funny and well informed. The tour pace was perfect and balanced. He dispelled some myths as well. We loved it!
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