Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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Overview

This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture.  The tour runs for around two hours taking in many of the sites of the Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We strive to be informative yet entertaining on this tour, delivering an overview of Edinburgh with the passion it deserves.

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities (Optional)
  • Gratuity

Meeting Location

Meeting point

15 Jeffrey St, Edinburgh EH1 1DR, UK

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End point

Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, UK

Start Times • 10:00 AM, 10:30 AM, 12:00 PM, 01:30 PM, 02:00 PM

What To Expect

Edinburgh Old Town

The walking tour will take you up and down the network of cobbled streets and back alleys that make up the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh.  The tour runs for around two hours and you can expect to see sights such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, the George Heriot School and Edinburgh Castle (from the outside).  Every guide who works with us is strongly encouraged to develop their own tour route to help ensure that they are passionate about the stories and history that they deliver on their tour.  We believe this tour will give you a good understanding of Edinburgh and is a great basis for the other tours that we offer.
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2 hours • Admission Ticket Free

Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-69714P7

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