Edinburgh Old Town: Intimate Walking Tour

Discover the captivating history of Old Town Edinburgh on an intimate walking tour. Explore its landmarks, learn about its evolution, and uncover the stories of famous characters. Maximum group size of 15 people.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - Traverse Edinburgh’s historic thoroughfare, see buildings dating back to the 1400s and hear some of the major events which shaped its history. We end the tour here.
What's Included
  • Expert local guide included
Additional Information

Explore the rich history of Edinburgh’s most historic quarter in an exclusive small group setting with a knowledgeable local guide. Unlike most group tours of the Old Town, which can include up to 30 participants, ours is different!
During this engaging 2-hour Walking Tour, participants will discover how Edinburgh has transformed and grown over the last…

Location
Statue of Sir James Young Simpson
Princes Street
Your guide will be standing in front of the Statue of Sir James Young Simpson, next to the entrance of Princes St Gardens. Walk to the West End of Princes St to find this location.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Guygadoisslo
Sep 30, 2025
Lovely welcome to Edinburgh - We had a two hour walking tour with Kieran. We started on Princes street, enjoyed the park, walked to the Royal Mile and heard about spots along the way. The tour was well paced and informative (without being overwhelming). It was a friendly introduction to Edinburgh to begin our trip. Thank you Kieran!
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Carolyn_b
Sep 27, 2025
Great and fun historical overview of Edinburgh! - Madge runs a great tour! We were a large group, but she made sure to gather us around her and speak loud enough for all to hear, while still being aware of others trying to get around us. Her stories brought history to life and provided great context and appreciation for the sights around us. The two hours went by quickly and were an excellent way to spend our first jet lagged arrival day in Edinburgh. Thank you Madge!
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Rhonda
Sep 27, 2025
Our Guide was funny and knowledgeable - Madge was fantastic I totally enjoyed her stories and she made it so interesting. Best story teller guide I have had so far.
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A9841gvwendyc
Sep 25, 2025
Terrific! - Shanna was a wonderful guide … informative, interesting, and friendly. The trip was a little challenging (we are both over 75) but very doable. Well worth it!
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Auniag2019
Sep 20, 2025
Informative relaxed walking tour - One of the best walking tours we have been on. Authoritative clear guide, knew her facts, answered lots of questions and said when she didn't know. Great value & really great style.
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Kate_r
Sep 19, 2025
Loved it - My guide was Andrew and he was fun and informative. He answered any questions and was great at telling stories of Edinburgh as we walked. We saw some of the key stops of Edinburgh and got some insights into the history of the city. Also gave some great tips for stops to visit after the tour.
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Roryn227
Sep 12, 2025
A very enjoyable tour to start you off in Edinburgh. - Zander was enthusiastic, very knowledgeable and a wonderful guide. We would definitely recommend his tour as a good way to learn about stories of Old Edinburgh! Katrina and Rory
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Danielle_l
Sep 10, 2025
Great for history lovers - Shanna was amazing! She was an excellent storyteller and I learned a lot about the history of the old town. Would recommend to anyone
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Peter_j
Sep 10, 2025
Kieran was knowledgeable... - Kieran was knowledgeable and entertaining. Thoroughly enjoyed the tour. Solicitous of people’s comfort.
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Cindyck2114ic
Sep 8, 2025
Old town walking tour - Zander was our tour guide. He was completely versed on the history of Scotland. His sense of humor made this tour completely informative and enjoyable. We highly recommend this to anyone visiting and interested.
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From $24
up to 12 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).