--- title: Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 24 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.97 reviews: 1669 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [de, en, it, fr, es] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Which walk first? rank_in_category: 1 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-old-town-historical-guided-walking-tour/ --- # Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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 1669 reviews at €24 per person for 2h. **Which walk first?:** Start with the shared Old Town Historical walk for the Royal Mile and Victoria Street: 2h at €24 per person, 4.97 from 1669 reviews; no hotel pickup. Trade-off: No hotel pickup. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Meet in front of the entrance to… - Starts 10:30: one departure a day - Food not included: bring or buy your own - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €12: ages 5 to 14 ## Key facts - Price: from €24 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.97/5 from 1669 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia ## Tour options Prices are the operator's current list price for two travellers (whole euros); options sold only to bigger parties say so; pick the option on the booking page. | Option | Price | Guide languages | Details | |---|---|---|---| | Edinburgh Old Town in English | €24 / person | English | - | | Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour in German | €24 / person | German | - | | French - Visite d’Édimbourg | €24 / person | French | - | | Tour en español por Edimburgo | €24 / person | Spanish | Duration: 2 hours | | Tour di Edimburgo in italiano | €24 / person | Italian | Duration: 2 hours | ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Food and drinks - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh** (2h) - 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. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:30 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting 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. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJzaZGUYXHh0gRKlcSQDHfkVU ## Good to know - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Specialized infant seats are available - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #1 of 33** | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (1669) | shared | | [The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-mountebank-comedy-walk-of-edinburgh/?format=md) | €31 | 2h | 4.96 (2008) | shared | | [Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!](/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-old-edinburgh-tour-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-royals-and-rogues/?format=md) | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (242) | private | | [Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-and-royal-mile-walking-tour-ticket-included/?format=md) | €63 | 2h 15m | 4.92 (2702) | shared | Ranked #1 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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