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- Per booking
- Up to 30 people
- Language
- English
- Rating on Viator
- 4.9 / 5 · 261 reviews
About this tour
Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide.
On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour, you’ll find out how Edinburgh has evolved and developed over the past 2000 years. What were the major events that shaped it's development and who were the famous/infamous characters behind these events? We answer these questions and many more! Tours in English language only.
You'll see all of Edinburgh's most important landmarks, and some lesser known Old Town locations as well. This tour is perfect for the discerning traveller who wants the real history of the Old town.
Accessibility, as stated by the supplier
- Wheelchair accessible
- Stroller accessible
Limits the supplier notes
- Cobblestones
“Wheelchairs and Strollers can be used on this tour, but the Old Town is hilly and has cobblestones”The supplier’s own words
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Itinerary
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- 1
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.(30 min)
- 2
Explore Edinburgh’s world famous graveyard, hear how this site inspired renowned authors from Mary Shelley to J.K. Rowling contributed to medical science and the story of a certain very loyal dog.(20 min)
- 3
Edinburgh’s traditional farmers’ market, home to some of the oldest pubs in the city (with connections to hangings and body snatchers) and the best view of the Castle in Edinburgh.(15 min)
- 4
We walk around the cathedral, exploring it's architecture and history(15 min)
- 5
We walk through the Old town, examining the history of the city's most interesting quarter(2 hr)
- 6
We start the tour here and explore the bowels of the Old Town, learning gruesome medieval history of Edinburgh.(20 min)
Know before you go
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchairs and Strollers can be used on this tour, but the Old Town is hilly and has cobblestones
Included
- This tour includes an expert local guide
Cancellation
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Location & contact
- Area
- Edinburgh
- Meeting point
- 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
- Contact
- Questions about access or your booking go through Viator, which handles the booking and passes your request to the operator.
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