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Old Town Walking Tour: An Insight into Edinburgh's History and Tales
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1,865 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.
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….
- 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
- Professional guide
What's Not Included
- Gratuity
- 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…
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.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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Meander08129563821
Nov 9, 2024
Recommended - Joe our guide was so knowledgeable and made the tour interesting and entertaining. He made some recommendations of places to see and go that we shouldn’t miss within Edinburgh that we didn’t have time for on our walk. I thoroughly recommend.
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John_w
Nov 9, 2024
Recommended - Angus the guide was informative, witty, and friendly. He told the stories of Edinburgh’s history balancing history and humour.
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Craigc323
Nov 9, 2024
Street Talkin’ in Edinburgh - Great overview by our tour guide Angus (with a hard G). Very knowledgable and a great laugh along the way. A lot to take in but the tour manages to highlight the significant places and stories along the Royal Mile. Angus sets the standard for what street tours are all about.
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Gregmar81
Nov 8, 2024
Interesting Insight into Edinburgh - This is an excellent way to get an orientation of the downtown area of Edinburgh.
The tour gave you an interesting insight into many of the most historical events that occurred within the city as you visited their associated landmarks. You even get to visit the cafe where J. K. Rowling wrote the Harry Potter novels. Our tour was led by Julie, a German national that had moved to Edinburgh, obtained an education, and was now giving tours of her new hometown. She did an excellent job while both informing us while making the tour entertaining. Glad we scheduled this with Little Fish Tours.
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Antonella
Nov 7, 2024
Great tour! - Just had a tour with Ali, great experience! Definitely recommended if you want to know more about Edinburgh’s history but also some fun stories!
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Getaway26845674388
Nov 7, 2024
Do this on your first day! - Really good for getting your bearings on the city and for getting some interesting information. Agnus our tour guide was warm and welcoming and his recommendations for pubs and restaurants were spot on!
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Daniel_h
Nov 5, 2024
Old town walking tour - Went on the walking tour with Max, who was very knowledgeable about Edinburgh and comical with it. Would definitely recommend it as great value for money. Max showed us all around various little knocks and crannies which you would not discover on your own. Well worth booking and thank you Max for a fantastic tour
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Lancasterbee
Nov 5, 2024
Old Town Walking Tour with Max - Really enjoyed our tour with Max- his knowledge nd passion for the city was very evident and he was very well informed and fun a great tour
Thank you
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Jade_l
Nov 3, 2024
Fun and knowledgeable! - Angus was a fantastic tour guide! Very knowledgeable and also very funny! I learnt a lot as a solo traveller, keen to explore the city for the first time. Angus also recommended further places and sights to visit which was super helpful! I definitely recommend!
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Lorena_k
Nov 2, 2024
I would highly recommend it to anyone else. - Angus was knowledgeable and had a great sense of humour. He made the tour informative and fun. He also recommended a restaurant, saying the food was very good, and I am so thankful he did, because he was right and it turned out to be one of the most memorable meals of my trip to the IK. I would have never gone to Howie’s if he didn’t recommend it. Also, thanks to Angus, the members of the group got to know one another and had fun. I made a friend and will. Is it her in Sweden and she will visit me one day in Toronto.
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