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 1,671 reviews at €24 per person for 2h.
Best for: Start with the shared Old Town Historical walk for the Royal Mile and Victoria Street: 2h at €24 per person, 4.97 from 1,671 reviews; no hotel pickup. Walking Tours comparison
Trade-off: No hotel pickup.
In our comparison: #1 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
5 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices per adult for a party of two. Click an option to book it on Viator.
| Option | What the operator says | From, per adult |
|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Old Town in EnglishThe page priceEnglish | €24 | |
| Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour in GermanGerman | €24 | |
| French - Visite d’ÉdimbourgFrench | €24 | |
| Tour en español por EdimburgoSpanish | Duration: 2 hours | €24 |
| Tour di Edimburgo in italianoItalian | Duration: 2 hours | €24 |
Children from €12 (ages 5 to 14). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,666 of 1,671
Star breakdown of all 1,671 ratings
Reviewers praise engaging history and a comfortable pace; the lower ratings do not identify a specific drawback.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (31 July 2026 to 1 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
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.
2hEdinburgh 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.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #1 of 33 | €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 |
| Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included | €63 | 2h 15m | 4.93 (2821) | 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