Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Discover Historic Gems

Embark on a captivating journey through the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Explore iconic landmarks, hear fascinating stories, and immerse yourself in the city’s rich history on this engaging walking tour.

Duration: 2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - Begin your journey at 130 High Street on the Royal Mile, a historic and vibrant thoroughfare. As you stroll, immerse yourself in the lively atmosphere of street performers, charming shops, and historical landmarks that line this iconic street. Take in the architecture and learn about the Royal Mile’s central role in Edinburgh’s history.
What's Included
  • Local English-speaking guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Embark on a journey through the heart of Edinburgh with our captivating Old Town’s Highlights Walking Tour.
Your adventure begins on the iconic Royal Mile at 130 High Street, where the past meets the present. Traverse the enchanting cobblestone streets as we guide you to Edinburgh’s crown jewels, including the renowned Greyfriars Kirkyard, home to the…

Location
130 High St
High Street
The Edinburgh Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour starts on 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close
Cancellation Policy

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

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Odyssey15252100580
Apr 20, 2025
Great walking tour - G was a great guide with a wealth of recommendations that I have followed and thoroughly enjoyed including coffee shops and watching the sunset on Calton Hill. He made sure I had the chance to have pictures taken since I was solo travelling and had answers for everyone’s questions. Would highly recommend a tour with G!
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Emmad2217
Apr 20, 2025
A must do - Belle was very personable and was building rapport from the get go. She had many interesting facts and stories. I had taken pictures of things and had no idea what they were now I do. It’s a must to go on this tour
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Janet2till
Apr 12, 2025
Engaging and informative - Engaging and informative. So much information! But presented in such an affable way by Joe, who clearly loves his native city and all it's quirks. He timed the tour so well to match the different levels of fitness in the small group (Edinburgh has a LOT of steps!)
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Jgmiami
Apr 5, 2025
Fun free walking tour in Edinburgh with a great guide! - We signed up for the free Edinburgh walking tour with Sara and had a great time! She is extremely knowledgeable and made the tour fun and educational. Sara took us around to several areas of the city and explained everything that happened in these areas and the importance of each in the city's history. High recommend this walking tour when in EDN!
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Timriches1
Mar 27, 2025
Great tour - Informative and engaging, Sarah was great at sharing her knowledge and enthusiasm with us, along with recommendations for further exploration
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Katiecorfe
Mar 19, 2025
Awesome Experience - I thoroughly enjoyed this walking tour. Brian, our guide, was extremely knowledgeable and had very interesting stories to share. This is a very good way to learn a bit about Edinburgh in two and a half hours - I saw a lot of the things that I had planned to see. Thank you very much Brian.
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David_d
Mar 14, 2025
Excellent tour and guide - An excellent tour full of interesting facts and tales of Edinburgh. Our guide Niamh was a mind of information and was also very entertaining. I would strongly recommend this tour to all the city's visitors and the experience would be enhanced by having Niamh as their guide.
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Bennyboysmith
Mar 9, 2025
Edinburgh highlights tour with Joe was amazing! - I’ve taken Sandeman tours all over Europe, but this was my first in the UK. Our two-hour tour with Joe flew by; I only wish it had lasted longer. His enthusiasm was contagious, and he masterfully wove together history and storytelling, bringing Edinburgh’s past to life. We had such a fantastic time exploring the city with him. I couldn’t recommend Joe and Sandeman highly enough!
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Davetom55
Mar 8, 2025
Brilliant Edinburgh Walking Tour - Having visited Edinburgh a few times over the years, we decided to actually learn something 😁. Had a fantastic couple of hours with Sarah, an Edinburgh native who obviously loves her home town and loves telling all her stories. Definitely would recommend the tour, and if you get Sarah as a guide, then absolutely a bonus
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Giepert
Mar 7, 2025
Great Walking Tour of Edinburgh - Sarah was an amazing tour guide. Although I had been to Edinburgh on three prior occasions, she provided information that I had never heard. She was clearly proud of her city and very knowledgeable of its history. She also gave great recommendations.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).