Old Town Walking Tour: An Insight into Edinburgh's History and Tales

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….
What's Included
  • Professional guide
What's Not Included
  • 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…

Location
192 High St
High Street
192 High Street, next to Adam Smith Statue, outside Caffe Nero. Please look out for the White and Green Umbrella - Little Fish Tours logo
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Juliana_d
Apr 20, 2026
Fun and interesting - Fun and interesting visit. The guide is excelent! We discovered places and stories we would never find out by ourselves.
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Orientexpress22
Apr 19, 2026
Be sure to do this guide tour! - Exciting, profound, funny : great!
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E9045akjamesp
Apr 19, 2026
A walk through the history of Edinburgh and Scotland - Our tour guide Max was exceptional with both his knowledge and his ability to communicate with his audience. He was able to get across important historical events associated with Edinburgh and also reveal more mundane aspects of daily life from the past
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Nadinemo7447qv
Apr 17, 2026
Highly recommended – thank you, Ben, for such a great experience! - We had a truly wonderful tour through Edinburgh’s Old Town – especially thanks to our guide, Ben. With his charming and engaging personality, he made the city’s history come alive in a way that was both entertaining and informative. It was clear that he has a deep knowledge of Edinburgh and he shared it in such an enjoyable and accessible way. The mix of fascinating (and bloody) facts, fun anecdotes and his relaxed style made the tour a real highlight of our trip.
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941deborahk
Apr 17, 2026
Edinburgh Old town walking tour - This was an excellent tour with Koffe who was very knowledgeably and interesting . He told many stories about the history and important people in Edinburgh’s past
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1402traveller
Apr 12, 2026
Fun and informative walk around the old town - Very informative and fun walk. Highly recommend. Wrap up though, was very cold!
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Dolores_t
Apr 10, 2026
Excellent , interesting - Max made the history fascinating. Very interesting and informative and fun. We are time visitors and learned a lot.
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L2057ghkellya
Apr 7, 2026
Great Tour - Greg was great - Just finished the tour with Greg. It was excellent. Very knowledgeable and great people skills, also funny! Would recommend
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Peter_d
Apr 6, 2026
Pete and Elish (English and Irish) - Very informative and entertaining as well thanks to Greg. We saw a small area of the Old Town but taking in a great deal of interesting local and national history which has enhanced our enjoyment of the rest of our stay.
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Barbarakl3847js
Apr 5, 2026
A fantastic experience - A fantastic walking tour experience! Our guide had a brilliant sense of humour, was incredibly knowledgeable, and clearly passionate about what they do. Highly recommended!”
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From $24
up to 15 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).