The walk starts at the main entrance of St Giles' Cathedral, so plan to meet there. 4.98 from 95 reviews at €102 per person for 2h 30m.
In our comparison: #7 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €102 per adult.
Children from €24 (ages 5 to 15). 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★: 95 of 95
Star breakdown of all 95 ratings
Reviewers praise the knowledgeable guides and personalised walks; the amount of historical detail can be a lot to absorb.
Written by Guidekin from the 95 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (20 March 2016 to 21 July 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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See the outside of the building and hear about the interesting characters from it's past, how they shaped the most read book of all time and how that influenced the witch trials.
15 minSee some of the highlights of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile on foot with your guide stopping to tell you about the must know facts, funny history and quirky stories. We will also point out the places locals like to eat and drink if you want such info.
20 minPass the end of the Grassmarket while heading up to Victoria Street, where Diagon Alley in Harry Potter is based on.
Pass by, no stopGet some amazing views from Old Town to New Town, find out about the man who revived Scottish culture lost after the Jacobite rebellion and what happened when a chamber pot was emptied from a great height.
5 minFind out about the wild life of the man who led a respectable life by day and a less than moral life at night and how he inspired the Curious Case of Dr. Jekkyl and Mr. Hyde.
5 minExplore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour. Follow a private guide through the streets and alleyways to discover UNESCO–listed attractions and hidden gems. Stroll from the Old Town to the Royal Mile and take in key sites of interest such as the Grass market and Victoria Street. Hear tales from Edinburgh’s dim and distant past, and hear how historic events shaped the city we see today.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #7 of 33 | €102 | 2h 30m | 4.98 (95) | private |
| 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 (242) | private |
Ranked #7 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