Edinburgh Historical Gems Tour & Fudge

Embark on a thrilling adventure through Edinburgh’s Old Town on our Hidden Gems walking tour. Discover the city’s lesser-known corners and hunt for hidden treasures with our talented character guide. Perfect for locals and visitors seeking an off-the-beaten-path experience.

Duration: 1 hour, 15 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercat Cross - Start your exploration at the grand centrepiece of Parliament Square, and learn about this hidden gem in plain sight.
    Discover another hidden gem connected to a certain boy wizard in the area before heading down the Royal Mile towards the site of the old gates to the city and entering the historic Burgh of Canongate!
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What's Included
  • Snacks
  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Character guide
Additional Information

Excellent story telling as you explore the Old Town, finishing at The Palace of Holyrood House. Plus, a taste of artisan Scottish fudge and “Tablet” from The Fudge House, included in your experience.
Discover Edinburgh’s hidden corners, as your guide shares captivating tales and intriguing insights about the city’s vibrant past.
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Location
192 High St
High Street
Meet your detective outside Caffè Nero, 1 Parliament Square Arrive 5-10 minutes early to check in for your tour. We are unable to provide refunds for no-shows. The start of the tour cannot be delayed due to operational reasons. If you anticipate running late, please contact us as soon as possible.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Diannefrypan
Sep 13, 2024
Fantastic tour. Highly recommend - This tour is def something you should do while in Edinburgh. Interesting information and a fun time. It went so quickly. Thanks Dorothy!
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Cruiser67560682253
Aug 27, 2024
Edinburgh a bit off the Royal Mile. - We are along the High Street and Royal Mile towards Holyrood Palace. With cool detours to places we certainly wouldn't have found. It was a lot of fun. (Also the fudge... mjam)
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Sandi_c
Aug 27, 2024
Loved it! - Darcy was Great! She showed us lots of things that we would have missed! Next time we will take a JK Rowling tour!
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J5872jnsonjaw
Jul 15, 2024
Most gorgeous tour I ever had! - I would like to shout out to the world how much I enjoyed my tour with Darcie today. Even though I know Edinburgh quite well, she showed me so many new places and told me fantastic stories that I love this very special city even more than I ever have. Thank you so much for this great experience! All the best, Sonja from Geemany
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Ginabz9298tr
Jul 1, 2024
Berrys on tour🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿 - Darcy our wonderful tour guide was fabulous❤️ We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and enjoyed all the stories and known and lesser known historical facts. 10/10 the Berry Family.
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Carlijnraijmakers
Jun 19, 2024
Unique experience and original places - Darcy made the tour an unique experience. Even after a week of sightseeing and two different tours (Mary King’s Close, Harry Potter) lots of new stories and locations.
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Kateml2684wr
Jun 2, 2024
Definitely a gem of a tour - Darcy our tour guide was so full of enthusiasm and knowledge, it made the tour a pleasure to do. She gave us lots of facts and ancient stories throughout our trip down the Royal Mile. Definitely would recommend this tour and fudge/tablet was lovely too.
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Srober12345
May 21, 2024
Royal mile tour - We had a grand time. Our guide was dressed as Sherlock Holmes and led us down the Royal Mile pointing out many facts & myths about that part of Edinburgh. He was energetic and entertaining and obviously enjoyed his task. Also the fudge sample we were given was delicious. We’re making that shop, The Fudge House on Canongate, a regular stop.
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Tracy
May 17, 2024
Engaging Edinburgh Tour - Darcy was a fantastic guide, full of energy, knowledgeable and very engaging. We had a great time exploring Old Town Edinburgh. Thank you!
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Elsa_y
Jul 5, 2024
A Walk Thru Scottish History - Initially, we had a difficult time finding our tour guide, Darcy. This tour is on foot. You will walk around some of the historical “landmarks “ and listen to information regarding them. We received sample chocolates and then purchased some. If you’re a history person, you would enjoy this short tour. Maybe the guides should wear clothing that represents the company so they can be easily identified.
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From $19
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).