Edinburgh History Tour: Medieval City and Legends

Discover the rich history and legends of medieval Edinburgh on a German-language walking tour. Explore iconic landmarks, mysterious cemeteries, and the inspiration behind Harry Potter.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh - Enjoy a walking tour of Edinburgh’s historical center and discover its many centuries of history. Learn about the legends of the Scottish capital in a historical atmosphere.
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities
Additional Information

Edinburgh has developed into one of Europe’s most stunning cities. We will explore the history of this ancient city, with a past spanning more than 3000 years, from its first inhabitants, the Picts, to its kilt-wearing denizens. We will discuss its significant structures like the St. Giles Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle. We will stroll down its iconic…

Location
351 High St
High Street
Meet in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, across from St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours yellow logo.
Cancellation Policy

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

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Penzo
Oct 7, 2025
A great way to start exploring Edinburgh. - Joe was great — he delivered a lot of great information in a very entertaining way. Don't miss the opportunity to get this tour!
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Kylesr8182ai
Oct 6, 2025
Niamh - Niamh was spectacular tour guide. Her stories were charming and interesting. It focuses on the hidden stories and treasures of edinburgh!
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Daytrip05941263732
Oct 5, 2025
Your loss if you don’t do it. - joe was one of the funniest and knowledgeable tourguides we‘ve ever had. he gave us plenty of good recommendations. we had a lot of fun while learning lots about edinburgh‘s and scotlands („brilliant“) history.
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Mantasvasilis
Oct 1, 2025
Old town walking tour - Ignis was a great tour guide. He had some really interesting facts to share about Edinburgh and Scotland in general. I would highly recommend.
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Chx424
Oct 1, 2025
Have is a great story tellerband tour guild - Gavin is a great story teller and we did enjoy his tour a lot and wish it'd be longer. He answered many of our questions. Thanks.
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Traveljackie965
Oct 1, 2025
Great walking tour - Gavin was a phenomenal storyteller. He was very knowledgeable/engaging! Great experience and a wonderful way to spend our first day in Edinburgh
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Benjamindu5578ae
Sep 29, 2025
Wonderful experience, amazing guide and tour! - We got a tour from Ignace. I must say the tour was very interesting and our guide gave alot of information! He always asked if we had more questions after each stop. Even if it wasn't as much related to the tour itself, he took the time to answer it honestly. The guide was very funny at times telling a joke here and there. For me it was a wonderful experience! After the tour you are free to give whatever amount you believe is right to the guide, even digital payment is possible. I highly reconmend the tour, very interesting and plenty information about the history!
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Melinat503
Sep 29, 2025
Charming tour through Edinburgh with interesting stories you otherwise won't hear as a tourist - Apart from getting to know the city, Ignace impressed us with explanations for ways to wear a kilt and other traditions.
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332martao
Sep 28, 2025
Amazing tour - Anna is an amazing tour guide. We did the “edinburgh essentials” tour in italian. I recommend it and i recommend Anna as a guide :)
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Elisadc9456my
Sep 26, 2025
Edinburgh Tour with Anna - Great experience around Edinburgh thanks to our super guide Anna! He told us stories and historical facts making us fully immerse ourselves in the city. I recommend!
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From $21
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).