--- title: Edinburgh - Old Town Stories lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 71 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 8 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-old-town-stories/ --- # Edinburgh - Old Town Stories **Guidekin's take:** Walk through Old Town Edinburgh’s cobbled streets and among graves, hearing stories of the city’s origins and residents. An in-person guide is included; expect a walking route over cobbles. 5 from 71 reviews at €21 per person for 2h. ## Overview The perfect introduction to the city. Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous landmarks, but also to some of the hidden gems that make our beloved city so special. You'll learn about the origins of Scotland and Edinburgh, hear the stories of our illustrious citizens and (in)famous residents, wander among graves and through cobbled streets, always in the company of a knowledgeable and personable guide. Not to be missed! ## Before you book - Meeting point: Our meeting point is in WEST Parliament… - Starts 10:00, 13:00: 2 departures a day - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €14: ages 6 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 71 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: All-Star Guides ## What's included - In-person guide ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Old Town** (pass by, no stop) - The perfect introduction to the history of Scotland and Edinburgh in particular. Wander around Old Town Edinburgh in the company of an expert guide, and hear about the origins of Scotland and its capital. 2. **St Giles' Cathedral** (15m) - Walk around St. Giles Cathedral and hear about its history, John Knox and the Reformation, and how the Wars of the Three Kingdoms may have started. 3. **Mercat Cross** (10m) - Hear about the architecture of the city, and the impact of the Great Fire of 1824. 4. **Royal Mile** (pass by, no stop) - Walk up the Royal Mile, and hear about important long-gone buildings, as well as some of the surrounding landmarks and statues. 5. **Writers' Museum** (10m) - Hear about one of the city's oldest standing buildings, now home to the Writer's Museum, dedicated to some of the most famous Scottish Writers. 6. **Edinburgh Castle** (pass by, no stop) - Without a doubt the most imposing building in the city. Hear about its origins and importance. 7. **Grassmarket** (10m) - Hear about the former gallows site, as well as some of the characters that met their fate there. Hear about the Covenanters and visit the Memorial. 8. **Greyfriars** (30m) - Visit the gates of the Covenanters Prison, and hear about one of the most convoluted periods of history. Hear about the bodysnatching activity in Edinburgh and its impact in the studies of anatomy. Finally, listen to the heart-warming story of Greyfriars Bobby. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 13:00 - 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 Our meeting point is in WEST Parliament Square, in front of St. Giles Cathedral. Search for the white umbrella with the logo of All-Star Guides. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJmZwwTYXHh0gRbl0sqaqAAPI ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Transportation options are wheelchair accessible - Suitable for all physical fitness levels ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #8 of 33** | €21 | 2h | 5.0 (71) | shared | | [Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-old-town-historical-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €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 | Ranked #8 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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