Edinburgh Old Town: A Historical Tour of Royal Mile and Underground Vaults

Embark on a captivating 90-minute historical tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town, led by a knowledgeable guide. Explore the Royal Mile, hidden closes, and underground vaults, uncovering the stories of famous residents and notorious characters.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • City of Edinburgh Tours - Tron Kirk
    Niddry wynd Vaults
    Canongate Kirkyard
What's Included
  • Must-do for history enthusiasts
  • Exclusive access to underground sections
  • Insights into Edinburgh’s formative events
  • 90-minute tour of Old Town and South Bridge vaults
  • Opportunity for questions and discussions
  • Led by a professional and engaging guide
What's Not Included
  • N/A
Additional Information

Whether directed by a PhD holder in Scottish heritage or a seasoned tour guide in Scotland’s capital, this captivating 90-minute walkabout in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town is a voyage into the past. Experience the grandeur of the well-known Royal Mile with its breathtaking structures, and also delve deeper into the hidden nooks and courts off the High…

Location
124 High St
High Street
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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985deisyt
Jul 31, 2025
Nice experience! - Great experience getting historic knowledge about Scotland-Edinburgh. Our guide Chihon answered all our questions. He was kind, funny and knowledgeable. Thanks !
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Roberthr4127rz
Jul 31, 2025
Good tour - We had a good time and enjoyed the tour and all the interesting info. Chihon was a wonderful guide! I would recommend this tour!
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721stinem
Jul 31, 2025
Great tour - Very nice tour with Chihon. Very fun, good stories and explanation of history! With a few close calls and Chihons guidance we even survived the underground vaults of Edinburgh.
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Cosmint314
Jul 31, 2025
Chicon’s tour of Edinburgh - Chicon’s tour of Edinburgh was unforgettable—fun, engaging, and full of heart. A truly outstanding guide! His passion, energy, and storytelling were outstanding—he brought the streets, castles, and legends to life in the most captivating way.
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Loganwa205zv
Jul 28, 2025
Laughs & Legends: Our Amazing Edinburgh Underground Tour! - Our tour was absolutely fantastic, thanks to our guide James! He was truly amazing, keeping us laughing with his great jokes while sharing so much fascinating Edinburgh history. I'd jump at the chance to take another tour with him!"
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Michael_h
Jul 28, 2025
The tour was theatre - The tour was fantastic! Emily shared the perspective of the poor working class in Edinburgh that helped us understand what it was like for them. Her performance was superb as a historical working class women.
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Jasminak736
Jul 26, 2025
Great tour with a great guide - We had a great time at the Underground Historical Tour today. Our tour guide Chihon was excellent and he told us so many interesting things about Edinburgh and the underground. Loved it! Thank you, Chihon!
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Sisseaagaard_b
Jul 30, 2025
Wonderful storytelling - Fantastic storytelling and great insight into the people who lived in Edinburgh in the past. Difficult to find the group initially.
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Hellekal
Jul 26, 2025
Fun and good value - We went with Chihon. It was really interesting an the whole family enjoyed it and had fun. Full of fun facts and really worth it.
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Karin_b
Jul 31, 2025
Meh. - Guide spoke very fast and with a small Spanish accent making it hard to understand sometimes. He was also hard to hear at some points of the tour due to street noise (unavoidable). The first half of the tour was underground (they mostly do “haunted” tours and there were some cheesy props visible) and the last half was above ground on the streets. If you are looking for a more thorough underground tour, I would recommend the following tour “Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town”.
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Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).