Old Town Walking Tour: An Insight into Edinburgh's History and Tales

Discover the captivating history and intriguing tales of Edinburgh on a two-hour walking tour of the Old Town. Immerse yourself in the UNESCO World Heritage Site and experience the city’s rich culture and heritage.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Old Town - Embark on a journey through the winding cobblestone lanes and hidden passageways that constitute the ancient core of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The excursion lasts approximately two hours and features landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, the George Heriot School, and a view of Edinburgh Castle from the exterior….
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuity
Additional Information

This guided stroll is orchestrated to offer a far-reaching comprehension of Edinburgh, its bygone eras, and customs. The journey unfolds over approximately two hours, covering several attractions of the Old Town, acclaimed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We ensure to mix knowledge with amusement throughout this tour, presenting a spirited synopsis of…

Location
192 High St
High Street
192 High Street, next to Adam Smith Statue, outside Caffe Nero. Please look out for the White and Green Umbrella - Little Fish Tours logo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Meander54197252897
Nov 11, 2025
Entertainment with history explained.mixed group of nationalities who all understood the narrative. - Max was a great,informative guide. Great knowledge with the personality to get his stories across to his audience Highly recommended
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Lori_r
Nov 11, 2025
Great introduction to Edinburgh! - We saw an absolute ton with Jule, who was bubbling with enthusiasm for Edinburgh. This was a Great way to get to know the old town area of the city!
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Sarah
Nov 8, 2025
Superb tour of Old Town - Brilliantly entertaining and informative talk with the fantastic Koffi on a sunny afternoon. We learnt so much and had a blast. Thank you
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Tania_l
Nov 7, 2025
Greg, took us on the... - Greg, took us on the tour. He was very knowledgeable and informative. Answered our questions and gave us funny stories along the way. Very recommended
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393adamw
Nov 5, 2025
Great tour - Great tour, the guide had plenty of personality. We got some dinner recommendations for later, and some ideas of things tourists miss. The tour included plenty of spots up on the royal mile went through some history and some of the characters involved in the history
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Barry_b
Oct 29, 2025
Great tour with Alastair! - We had the best tour with Alastair. He was very passionate about his city and told us stories to explain the history of old town, Edinburgh, and Scotland. Perfect introduction to Edinburgh!
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Jenna_p
Oct 26, 2025
Ben 10 (/10) - We went on a tour around Edinburgh with English Ben - what a GUY. He was so entertaining, enthusiastic and had a great sense of humour. Would thoroughly recommend to anyone visiting
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James_p
Oct 26, 2025
Two hour walking tour of... - Two hour walking tour of old Edinburgh - very knowledgeable guide - mixture of historical facts and fascinating stories
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Karen_j
Oct 23, 2025
Jule Adventure - Jule did a fabulous job with stories and history- I would highly recommend her tour!! She also gave great pointers on places to eat and drink! It was fun time!
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Ciaranc679
Oct 23, 2025
Good introduction to old town - This was a good way to explore the old town and learn about its history. Our guide Jule had many stories and pieces of information to share. We covered a lot in two hours and this tour would set you up well for further exploration of the old town.
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).