Edinburgh has become one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. We will know the history of this medieval city, with more than 3000 years, from the first tribes that populated it, the Picts, to the men in skirts. We will talk about its most important buildings, such as St. Giles Cathedral, or Edinburgh Castle. We will walk through its most emblematic streets, such as the Royal Mile, or Victoria Street . We will visit the sculpture of the puppy Bobby, which is next to the Greyfriars cemetery, where many mysteries and legends are hidden, and some paranormal activity. Part of the Harry Potter book was written in Edinburgh and its writer, JK Rowling, used the inspiration graveyard . Join us to discover where she wrote and what she used as inspiration for her novels. With so many centuries of history, the capital of Scotland is rich in history and legends. You cannot miss this incredible visit to Edinburgh.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Nov 11.
Enjoy a walking tour of Edinburgh's historical center and discover its many centuries of history. Learn about the legends of the Scottish capital in a historical atmosphere.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour lasts about 2 hours. The itinerary has 1 stop.
Prices start at $27 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There are 5 booking options, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:30 AM.
Children aged 5–14 pay from $14, adults from $27. Infants go free.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is Meet in front of the entrance to Advocates Close, across from St. Giles’ Cathedral. Look for the black umbrella with the Scotland City Tours yellow logo. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in DE, EN, IT, FR, ES.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 30 participants.
Specialized infant seats are available
Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.
Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 1,726 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia.
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| Tour | Duration | Rating | Price | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
 Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour | 2 hours | 5.0 (1,726) | $27 | |
 Old Town Historical and Underground Tour | 1h 30min | 4.8 (2,020) | $27 | View |
 Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour | 3 hours | 4.9 (1,659) | $48 | View |
 Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town | 1 hour | 4.7 (9,634) | $33 | View |
 Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh | 2 hours | 4.9 (2,392) | $25 | View |
 Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour | 1h 30min–2h | 4.8 (4) | $15 | View |
 90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town | 1h 30min | 4.9 (513) | $57 | View |
