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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

4.9 Excellent 2353 reviews
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2h
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English
Free cancellation · up to 24 hours before Instant confirmation Live guide

Ratings & Reviews

4.9
2353 reviews
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Overview

Guidekin summary

This Old Town walk gives a broad introduction to Edinburgh's history and culture through its streets and sites. A professional guide is included; moderate fitness and comfortable footwear are needed for the walk. 4.89 from 2,353 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.

From the guide

This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture.  The tour runs for around two hours taking in many of the sites of the Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We strive to be informative yet entertaining on this tour, delivering an overview of Edinburgh with the passion it deserves.

Schedule & Availability

Runs daily
Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00
Available year-round

This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.

What's Included

Professional guide

What's Not Included

Gratuity

Itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town Stop 1
The walking tour will take you up and down the network of cobbled streets and back alleys that make up the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh.  The tour runs for around two hours and you can expect to see sights such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, the George Heriot School and Edinburgh Castle (from the outside).  Every guide who works with us is strongly encouraged to develop their own tour route to help ensure that they are passionate about the stories and history that they deliver on their tour.  We believe this tour will give you a good understanding of Edinburgh and is a great basis for the other tours that we offer.
2h

Departure & Return

Start point

192 High Street, next to Adam Smith Statue, outside Caffe Nero. Please look out for the green and white umbrella - Little Fish Tours logo

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End point

The tour will end within a 5min walk of the Royal Mile.

Additional Information

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • These tours run all the year round so please wear clothing that is appropriate for the Scottish climate and come in footwear that you are comfortable in for a two hour walking tour on the historic streets of Edinburgh.
  • Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

1+ daysFull refund
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Compared with other Walking Tours

TourPriceDurationRatingGroup
This tour · #11 of 33€212h4.89 (2353)shared
Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour€242h4.97 (1669)shared
The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh€312h4.96 (2008)shared
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!€131 per group2h4.99 (242)private

Ranked #11 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

From € 21 / person