Edinburgh Secrets: Old Town History Tour

Explore Edinburgh’s hidden history on a small group walking tour. Uncover secrets, meet historical figures, and experience the city’s vibrant past.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Mercat Cross - Begin your tour with your Storytelling Guide at this location
  • Parliament House - Discover the rich history of Scotland’s esteemed Parliament
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - Admire the stunning exterior of this remarkable structure
  • Royal Mile - Walk along with your storytelling guide and explore
  • John Knox House Museum -…
What's Included
  • Exclusive multi-sensory experience with master Storyteller guides
  • Hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small group experience
Additional Information

Explore the hidden gems of Edinburgh and uncover the essence of Scotland’s capital, away from the typical tour buses and guidebooks. This stunning city is rich in captivating history, beautifully preserved in the wynds, closes, courtyards, and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Embark on a journey through time, feeling the cobblestones underfoot as you delve…

Location
Mercat Cross
High Street
Look for the 8-sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Karen
Jun 26, 2025
Excellent performance, excellent reviews - Speak very clearly, and with a bit of fun, the historical narrative is very clear, taking care of the safety of the crew, responsible mind, take care of, the overall performance is very satisfied! So the score is satisfied
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Blossomw548
May 24, 2025
Fantastic - Our tour guide Steph was incredible, she was funny and charming in her regaining of Edinburghs rich history. Would recommend to anyone who wants a greater insight into the cities personality
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From $40
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).