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1 hour 30 minutes
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Welcome to Edinburgh - Capital city of Scotland with a history of over 1,000 years.
The legendary home of Scottish kings, queens, and militaries, as well as any number of rogues, villains, and vagabonds, the streets themselves practically beg to have their stories told.
Join Natalie, a 5-Star reviewed guide, as she takes you on a route less travelled and regails you with just a handful of these tales, and shows how they are affecting life and culture to this day.
Tales From The Old Town is suitable for all, however some stories may be uncomfortabe for some.
This tour has been crafted to ensure people get the most value for their money. While we will be visiting popular places within the city, we will be taking less popular routes. This will help to avoid crowds and other tour groups, making for a more pleasurable experience.
Feel free to ask questions, repeat information, or to request a break to catch your breath.
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
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Grassmarket
A bustling hub of activity for over 500 years, here you will be regailed with a small handful of stories of noteable events and people.
Professional guide
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Sightseer03372800960,Mar 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
Amazing guided tour! The guide is a person full of enthusiasm and good humor! It will make you discover the city in a new light with great history. In addition, she will not hesitate to take you to beautiful places to show you magical and lesser-known places. Do not hesitate to ask her questions, she will be happy to answer them. I strongly advise you. Thank you very much to her for this visit 🌷




charl26,Feb 8, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
We visited Edinburgh for the Hogmanay celebrations and decided to book this tour as a quick introduction to the city. It’s always helpful to get your bearings when you arrive somewhere new, and this tour was the perfect way to do that. Nathalie, our guide, was incredibly knowledgeable and informative—she truly knew her stuff. As she took us around the Old Town, she shared fascinating facts and stories from the past, making the experience both engaging and insightful. The tour offered excellent value for money, covering all the major landmarks while allowing us to walk at a relaxed pace. We never felt rushed, and there were plenty of opportunities for restroom breaks. Honestly, Nathalie’s expertise and the overall experience were so impressive that I believe she could easily charge more for this tour. We thoroughly enjoyed every moment and highly recommend it!














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