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2-Hour Historical Walking Tour Discovering Edinburgh's Old Town

By Walk The Old Town
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Price is AU$34 per adult
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Overview

This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, West Parliament Square, Lady Stairs close, the writers museum, the Lawnmarket, Johnston Terrace, Victoria Street, The Grassmarket, Candlemaker Row, Greyfriar's Kirkyard. Greyfriar's Bobby and The Elephant House.
Your costumed guide will share with you the stories that makes up the incredibly colourful History of Scotland's capital. We talk about heroes and villains, witches and pirates, wizards and damsels in distress, Kings and Queens and famous dogs. There's something for everyone. UPDATE We have just won an award for Excellence in Service in Scotland in 2024 so this tour is tremendous value for money.

Activity location
  • Edinburgh Old Town
    • EH1, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • St Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Historical Walking Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$34.42 x 1 AdultAU$34.42
Total
Price is AU$34.42

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    2hr Historical Walking Tour
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service charge

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town
  • 2h
"Award-winning 2-hour historical walking tour through Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Led by expert guide in authentic handmade costume, discover hidden stories behind St Giles Cathedral, Royal Mile's cobbled streets, atmospheric Grassmarket, and Victoria Street (inspiration for Diagon Alley). Visit Parliament Square where history was made, literary Makars Court celebrating Scottish writers, mysterious Greyfriars kirkyard, and George IV Bridge's architectural marvels. Experience bagpipe music, meet 'the world's most famous dog,' and uncover local secrets only natives know. Perfect 5-star reviews, intimate small groups, customisable for your interests. This isn't just sightseeing - it's time travel through centuries of Scottish history, literature, and legend. Book your authentic Edinburgh adventure today!"

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Edinburgh Old Town
    • EH1, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    St Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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