St Giles' Cathedral and Old Town

Explore St Giles’ Cathedral and Edinburgh Old Town. Uncover history, legends, and architecture on a private tour. Discover the Royal Mile and more.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 82 High St - Gather with your guide in front of The Inn On The Mile, located at 82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom. Please refrain from entering the hotel, as it serves solely as a meeting point and the staff is not briefed about the tour.
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - Enjoy a 2-hour private tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town, including entry to…
What's Included
  • 5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in chosen language
  • Interesting facts about Edinburgh’s history, culture, and legends
  • Private Tour of St Giles’ Cathedral, Royal Mile, and Old Town
  • Donation and entry to St Giles’ Cathedral
  • Free entry to the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle
What's Not Included
  • Tickets to Edinburgh Castle (access only to Esplanade)
Additional Information

Discover the history and legends of St Giles’ Cathedral, from rebellions to royals, from guilds to guillotines, and even a unicorn - Scotland’s national animal! Visit Edinburgh’s most iconic church and explore the historic Royal Mile and Old Town.
Available in
English
German, French, Italian and Spanish languages.
HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Visit St Giles’ Cathedral…
Location
82 High St
High Street
Meet your guide In front of the The Inn On The Mile, 82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Hillboy
Dec 12, 2025
Absolutely, beautiful cathedral, rich in history and architecture - This is one of the most beautiful cathedrals I’ve been in the architecture and intricacies are amazing. You can tell that so much pride and passion was put into making this cathedral a place of beauty. You could spend hours just looking for all the Fire details of the work that went into making this place such a work of art. From the stained glass windows to the angel door knobs. It’s located right on the Royal Mile not too far from the castle. Entry is free. They do ask for a small donation but when you considor the beauty and history of this cathedral, the nominal donation as well worth preserving such a work of art.
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Laloochoamtz
Oct 2, 2025
Encounter Rosi and Juan Cabrera de Morelia !!️👌🏽 - An experience with our good friends Rosy and Juan Cabrera we spent an unforgettable day with visit and great explanation of Juan about the vaulted nave of the Cathedral of Sant Giles of Edinburgh 🏴🏴 As well as the tour of the Thistle Chapel 🕍 built under the order of the Knights of Thistle 🛡️🗡️ Spectacular and certainly culminating in the Dinner 🍽️ Le Dome 👌🏽 Mima and Eduardo Ochoa 29 September 2025 Morelia, Mexico 🇲🇽
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Wendell_w
Sep 15, 2025
More than expected! - More history of a worldwide significance than one might imagine. Our guide, Paul, made the time together informative and relevant to our own time in history. Professional, yet personable, but not intrusive. He adapted well to our pace and ignorance.
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Latgio1958
Sep 26, 2024
I couldn't believe my eyes. It was a wonderful Scottish trip. - Recommendation to visit this cathedral, I visited it with my daughter and family; I was totally fascinated. I had been told for a long time to visit Scotland. Then came the day that I could not decline the invitation of the trip. I visited many places in Edinburgh, including Edinburgh Castle and the National Museum of Scotland. Result: I came down with Scotland's disease, which means I'll be back to visit it and discover the Inner Hebrides. Thank you Scotland
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up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).