Guiding and access to a dedicated underground section are included, with time for questions; moderate fitness is required. 4.82 from 1,956 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.
In our comparison: #26 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €24 per adult.
Children from €16 (ages 5 to 17). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
96% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,876 of 1,956
Star breakdown of all 1,956 ratings
Reviewers praise the history and storytelling, but some expected a greater focus on the underground vaults.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (11 August 2026 to 2 October 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Tron Kirk Niddry wynd Vaults Canongate Kirkyard
45 minLed by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this 90-minute tour is a fascinating journey through Edinburgh’s celebrated Old Town. Revel in the majesty of the famous Royal Mile with its stunning architecture, but also visit the secluded closes and courts lying just off the High Street and discover their dramatic stories. Find out about the world famous poets, novelists, philosophers and inventors who called this neighbourhood home but also the notorious thieves, murderers and bodysnatchers who stalked the streets after dark. The tour includes a trip through Canongate Kirkyard and a visit to our underground vaults below South Bridge, where you will find out how it came to be and who used to live there.
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #26 of 33 | €24 | 1h 30m | 4.82 (1956) | shared |
| 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 #26 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