Old Town Walking Tour: An Insight into Edinburgh's History and Tales
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1,596 Ratings
Edinburgh
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:
1 day
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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. Each guide is actively encouraged to craft their own unique path for the tour, ensuring they convey their personal enthusiasm for the tales and historical insights they share. This tour is designed to provide a comprehensive introduction to Edinburgh and serves as an excellent primer for the additional tours we offer.
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 Edinburgh.
- 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
Location
15 Jeffrey St
Jeffrey Street
Tour departs from inside "Hot Toddy" just off the Royal Mile. Speak to cafe/bar staff when you arrive to check-in. Cafe is open before tour, feel free to come early for food/drink to fuel up for the tour!
Full address - Hot Toddy, 15-19 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DR
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(1596 Ratings)
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Dpg
Apr 24, 2024
A very enjoyable 2 hour walking tour - I had doubts about how much it cost but our 2 hour walking tour was worth every penny.
We had a Spanish tour lady who really knew her stuff and was good humour, the 2 hours went very quickly.
I would take this tour again
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Paul_w
Apr 22, 2024
Royal Mile Brought to Life - Euan brought the Royal Mile to life! Great information and very interesting. There is more than just the Royal Mile.
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Sophial931
Apr 21, 2024
Alistair was amazing! Would recommend to anyone! - Tour by Alistair was excellence. It was packed full of history delivered in way that was digestible and enjoyable. Despite the noise and bustle of Edinburgh we found pockets of courtyards and closes where we could discuss monuments and hidden treasures of Edinburgh.
I had been to Edinburgh a few times and was familiar with its history so I took my partner on the tour who was a newbie. It sparked out interests and we want to delve deeper into this cities history.
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H9015lpjacquelinec
Apr 20, 2024
Edinburgh with Georgia Amazing Experience - Georgia was enthusiastic and knowledgeable. She has a great sense of humor and able to present the stories of this city in remarkable way. If you want to see and hear about this city, you must take this tour; seeing it with Georgia even better! Thank you for a great day, your customers from Florida/Norway
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Sandy_a
Apr 19, 2024
Outstandingly good walk - Dave was a fantastic guide and his knowledge if the old city and beyond was just the best. He was interested in knowing what we wanted to get from the walk and exceeded our expectations.
His style and approach as a guide shouldn't be missed.
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Julie_h
Apr 18, 2024
Fun, interesting & great value - Loved the stories told by our charismatic guide Ben. It was a really interesting & great value tour. Not too strenuous & we saw bits of the city we would never have found on our own.
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Irene_w
Apr 16, 2024
Great way to get a feel for the history of Edinburgh - Georgia was our tour guide and she brought the history of Edinburgh to life for the group. She pointed out the sites & gave background of how these reflected Scotland’s history. She also gave recommendations for places to eat & shop for authentic experiences.
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Taylor_m
Apr 16, 2024
Would recommend!! - Sabella was our tour guide and she was FANTASTIC! So kind, knowledgeable, and funny. We did this on the morning of our first full day in Edinburgh and it was a great way to start the trip and get a lay of the land. We also got some fantastic recommendations from her of what to do while on our trip! Highly recommend.
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Emerson_liu00
Apr 15, 2024
A brief history of the Old Town - A great intro to Edinburgh's past. Was able to relive the long gone eras through Sabella's storytelling. A passionate and knowledgeable guide!
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Naomi_a
Apr 24, 2024
History with Humour - Not your average fact sharing tour. Guide made it more Interesting with humorous historical facts.
Hard to hear at times as lots of noise in the streets.
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