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Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

5.0 Excellent 1669 reviews
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2h
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German, English, Italian, French, Spanish
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

5.0
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Ratings collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor

Overview

Guidekin summary

Walk the Royal Mile and Victoria Street, with stories about St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and the sculpture of Bobby. A professional guide leads the Old Town walk; food and drinks are not included. 4.97 from 1,669 reviews at €24 per person for 2h.

From the guide

Edinburgh has become one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

We will know the history of this medieval city, with more than 3000 years, from the first tribes that populated it, the Picts, to the men in skirts. We will talk about its most important buildings, such as St. Giles Cathedral, or Edinburgh Castle. We will walk through its most emblematic streets, such as the Royal Mile, or Victoria Street .

We will visit the sculpture of the puppy Bobby, which is next to the Greyfriars cemetery, where many mysteries and legends are hidden, and some paranormal activity. Part of the Harry Potter book was written in Edinburgh and its writer, JK Rowling, used the inspiration graveyard . Join us to discover where she wrote and what she used as inspiration for her novels.

With so many centuries of history, the capital of Scotland is rich in history and legends. You cannot miss this incredible visit to Edinburgh.

Tour options

The operator sells this tour in 5 versions. Prices are the operator's current list for two travellers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date and party.

Edinburgh Old Town in English

from €24 / person
Guide: English

Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour in German

from €24 / person
Guide: German

French - Visite d’Édimbourg

from €24 / person
Guide: French

Tour en español por Edimburgo

from €24 / person
Guide: Spanish

Duration: 2 hours

Tour di Edimburgo in italiano

from €24 / person
Guide: Italian

Duration: 2 hours

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departs: 10:30
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:30. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Food and drinks
Gratuities

Itinerary

Edinburgh Stop 1
Enjoy a walking tour of Edinburgh's historical center and discover its many centuries of history. Learn about the legends of the Scottish capital in a historical atmosphere.
2h

Departure & Return

Start point

Meet in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, across from St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours yellow logo.

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Additional Information

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
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Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #1 of 33€242h4.97 (1669)shared
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh€312h4.96 (2008)shared
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!€131 per group2h4.99 (242)private
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included€632h 15m4.92 (2702)shared

Ranked #1 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

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