A local guide leads the walk and explains the area's history; commentary is in English only. 4.86 from 259 reviews at €22 per person for 2h.
In our comparison: #19 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €22 per adult.
Children from €20 (ages 12 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 252 of 259
Star breakdown of all 259 ratings
Reviewers praise the storytelling and city introduction, though some question the historical depth and accuracy.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (2 June 2025 to 25 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Traverse Edinburgh’s historic thoroughfare, see buildings dating back to the 1400s and hear some of the major events which shaped its history. We end the tour here.
30 minExplore Edinburgh’s world famous graveyard, hear how this site inspired renowned authors from Mary Shelley to J.K. Rowling contributed to medical science and the story of a certain very loyal dog.
20 minEdinburgh’s traditional farmers’ market, home to some of the oldest pubs in the city (with connections to hangings and body snatchers) and the best view of the Castle in Edinburgh.
15 minWe walk around the cathedral, exploring it's architecture and history
15 min · Admission not includedWe walk through the Old town, examining the history of the city's most interesting quarter
2hWe start the tour here and explore the bowels of the Old Town, learning gruesome medieval history of Edinburgh.
20 minDiscover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide.
On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour, you’ll find out how Edinburgh has evolved and developed over the past 2000 years. What were the major events that shaped it's development and who were the famous/infamous characters behind these events? We answer these questions and many more! Tours in English language only.
You'll see all of Edinburgh's most important landmarks, and some lesser known Old Town locations as well. This tour is perfect for the discerning traveller who wants the real history of the Old town.
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #19 of 33 | €22 | 2h | 4.86 (259) | shared |
| Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (1671) | shared |
| The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh | €31 | 2h | 4.96 (2008) | shared |
| Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues! | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (243) | private |
Ranked #19 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €114, median €31; typical length 2h. 9 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 33 Walking Tours