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1-Hour Historical Walking Tour Discovering Edinburgh's Old Town

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60 minutes
English

This is our most popular tour, we walk you through Edinburgh's cobbled streets where we will see some of Scotland's most iconic landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, West Parliament Square, Lady Stairs close, the writers museum, the Lawnmarket, Johnston Terrace, Victoria Street, The Grassmarket, Candlemaker Row, Greyfriar's Kirkyard. Greyfriar's Bobby and The Elephant House. Your costumed guide will share with you the stories that makes up the incredibly colourful History of Scotland's capital. We talk about heroes and villains, witches and pirates, wizards and damsels in distress, Kings and Queens and famous dogs. There's something for everyone. UPDATE We have just won an award for Excellence in Service in Scotland in 2024 so this tour is tremendous value for money.

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Historical Walking Tour

FromNZD $41.36Per Person

What's included in 1-Hour Historical Walking Tour Discovering Edinburgh's Old Town

(Subject to Option Inclusions)

Itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town

Discover Edinburgh's Old Town like never before. We walk around the centre of town and visit Iconic landmarks in Edinburgh's capital. We will see buildings and streets that inspired writers and historian's alike. We will visit film locations as well as a haunted cemetery in the heart of town. We will talk about Edinburgh's magical past, criminal histories and rebellions, stories that shaped Scotland as it is today. Your costumed guides will entertain you on foot through one of the most exciting and unique cities in Europe.

Admission Ticket Included

Inclusions

  • 1hr Historical Walking Tour
  • Gratuities
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Meet

Pickup and Dropoff

You will make your own way to the meeting points

Meeting / End Points

  • In front of St Giles Cathedral, by the Statue, Look for your costumed Guide carrying a large umbrella with our company name on it.

Redeem

Ticket Redemption

Direct access

Present printed or digital email confirmation to guide at the start of the tour. Ticket must include Customer Name, Tour title and Date or receipt of purchase.

Operator

Walk The Old Town