--- title: Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 21 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 2353 duration_minutes: 120 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 11 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/old-town-walking-tour-history-and-tales-in-edinburgh/ --- # Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh **Guidekin's take:** 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 2353 reviews at €21 per person for 2h. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: 192 High Street, - 4 start times: between 10:00 and 14:00 - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €12: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €21 per person - Duration: 2h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 2353 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 97% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Little Fish Tours ## What's included - Professional guide ## Not included - Gratuity ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Old Town** (2h) - 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... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00, 10:30, 13:30, 14:00 - 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 192 High Street, next to Adam Smith Statue, outside Caffe Nero. Please look out for the green and white umbrella - Little Fish Tours logo Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJkah5XYXHh0gRr5UvB2escb8 ## Good to know - 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 ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #11 of 33** | €21 | 2h | 4.89 (2353) | 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 #11 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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