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Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

Name: Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour
Brand: Exploro Limited
Price: 12.12 USD
Availability: InStock
Rating: 5.0 (5 reviews)

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Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Price from: $12 / person
Location: Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Rating: 5.0 / 5 · 5 reviews
Languages: EN, EN
Group: Private
Cancellation: See policy below
Confirmation: Instant
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operator: Exploro Limited
Meeting point: All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!

Description

See the best of Edinburgh Old Town, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Jule, who will be your audio voice and "virtual" companion during the whole experience. Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, the Grassmarket, the Writers Museum and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert. Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and unlock the tour.

Schedule & prices

Runs: Every day
Start times: 25 times a day, 7:00 AM–7:00 PM
Next available: Thu, Oct 8
Adult (ages 8–90): $12

Out at sunset: the 4:00 PM departure is under way when the sun sets, around 6:00 PM in the coming weeks.

From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.

Tour Options

Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

Itinerary

Royal Mile

10 min

Our tour starts at the Royal Mile, the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The Royal Mile is actually made up of four different streets: Castlehill and Lawnmarket at the top, the High Street and Canongate at the bottom. You will discover why it is called "the Royal Mile" and all there is to know about it.

Edinburgh City Chambers

5 min

The City Chambers of Edinburgh were built in 1760 and are the meeting place of the City of Edinburgh Council. They are also a popular wedding spot in Edinburgh.

Mercat Cross

5 min

The original Mercat Cross was erected in the 12th century. The Mercat Cross used to be the place for medieval punishments: learn all about its past and why today it is still an emblem of the city.

Pass by

Learn all about the past history of Scotland, England and their Parliamnets. Why is there still a parliament in Scotland? You will understand everything at this stop.

John Knox Statue

Pass by

Learn all about John Knox, his past and his relationship with the city of Edinburgh.

St Giles' Cathedral

10 min

St Giles Cathedral is named after the patron saint of Edinburgh, Saint Giles (b. 650-d. 710) and it was originally built in the 12th century.

Heart of Midlothian

Pass by

Understand what's myth and what's reality about this beautiful cobblestone heart in the middle of the street.

Estatua David Hume

Pass by

Understand everything about this influential philosopher who lived during the Scottish Enlightenment. Why is he so important to the city?

Admission not included15 min

This magnificent church is a defining aspect of Edinburgh’s landscape and can be seen from all around. Immerse in its amazing story.

Edinburgh Castle

Admission not included10 min

Edinburgh Castle, perched on top of Castle Rock, is the longest-inhabited place in Edinburgh. Discover the amazing stories behind this incredible settlement!

Grassmarket

10 min

Discover the past and amazing stories behind one of the most lively and touristic venues of the city, and probably from Scotland.

Pass by

Looking across Princes’ Street Gardens, you will be able to see a huge Gothic spire. This is the Sir Walter Scott Monument, the largest monument to an author anywhere in the world. We will explain what is this monument doing here and what is its relevance.

Writers' Museum

Admission not included5 min

Learn about the three famous Scottish writers that the Scottish Writer’s Museum features. You will discover why Edinburgh was named the first UNESCO World Literature City in 2004 and has been called home by countless successful authors.

Greyfriars Bobby

Pass by

Discover the story behind the most famous dog in Scotland!

What's included

Included

Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)

Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need

You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour

Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app

Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour

Not included

In-person Guide

Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour

Traveller Ratings

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

5.0

5 reviews

How it compares in Edinburgh

Starting price $12 is 81% below the typical $64 for tours of similar length in Edinburgh

Excurgo comparison of 1,235 Viator tours, recalculated daily.

Important Information

Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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Frequently asked questions

How long does Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour take?

Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour lasts about 2–3 hours. The itinerary has 14 stops.

How much does Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour cost?

Prices start at $12 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.

What days does Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour run?

According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, with 25 departures a day between 7:00 AM and 7:00 PM.

Can I cancel Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour for free?

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Where does the tour start?

The meeting point is All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location! Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.

What languages is Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour offered in?

The experience is available in EN, EN.

Is this a private or a group tour?

It is a private experience: only your party takes part. Up to 15 travellers can book together.

Is the tour suitable for children?

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Is the tour wheelchair accessible?

Wheelchair accessible

Will my booking be confirmed immediately?

Yes, bookings are confirmed instantly.

Is Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour worth it?

Travellers rate it 5.0 out of 5 across 5 reviews on Viator and Tripadvisor; it is run by Exploro Limited.

Reviews(5)

Reviews collected by Viator and Tripadvisor

Sue_V

May 24, 2024 · via Viator

Yucky weather - couldn’t go

Unable to do due to weather - really wish we could have explore at are own pace but definitely will on our next adventure here.

Operator response

Thank you for your positive spirit despite the yucky weather! It's a shame Edinburgh didn't show its best side for your visit. We're eagerly awaiting your next adventure here, and we promise our tour will be ready to help you explore at your own pace, come rain or shine! Here's to better weather and great adventures ahead!

markcF6696CR

August 14, 2022 · via Tripadvisor

An informative way of seeing Edinburgh

An interesting and very informative tour of the history of Edinburgh’s old town. A perfect way to see the sights at my own pace.

Operator response

Thanks for taking the time to leave a review Mark! We are really excited to see you enjoyed the experience, we will tell Jule about it. Hope to see you again soon!

Marienkeva27

August 14, 2022 · via Tripadvisor

Great way of exploring Edinburgh

This was a great self-guided tour, 10/10 would recommend! Lots of information that we would have never known without the tour!

Operator response

Thank you very much! We are really happy you had an awesome experience. We will tell Jule you loved her tour as well!

cmessinab

July 2, 2022 · via Tripadvisor

Grate Tour !!

I thoroughly enjoyed the Old Town tour. Very complete and with very interesting information. The app worked perfectly and very intuitive.

Operator response

Thank you very much! We are really glad to hear you enjoyed the tour around the Old Town and we hope to see you again soon!

josefad872

July 1, 2022 · via Tripadvisor

Fully recommended

I had a really good experience. The tour has the most important atractions and the audios are really intresting. We learnt a lot and there were really good tips along the walk.

Operator response

We are really glad to hear you had a good experience! Thank you very much for taking the time to leave a review. We hope to see you again soon!

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