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Old Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

5.011 reviewsSt. Giles’ Cathedral

  • 1h 30m
  • Free cancellation up to 24h before
  • Guided in English
  • Instant confirmation

Highlights

Edinburgh's Old Town has a long and eventful past. Explore the area within the Old City Walls. Hear stories of our city's character, some real and some fictional. Walk Through the Closes and discover many hidden gems with a sprinkle of Harry Potter and Outlander too.

Inclusions

What's included

  • Guided Walking Tour

What's not

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Viewed from the outside

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  2. History and Outlander

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  3. How did it get it's name?

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  4. What lies beneath the city chambers?

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  5. Viewed from the outside

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  6. Hear about what went on here

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  7. Part of the Royal Mile

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  8. Starting point and one of Edinburgh's oldest buildings.

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  9. Lady Stair's House

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  10. A Royal Mile Hidden Gem

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  11. Hear about the history of the Kirk, the Burial Ground, the Dog and Harry Potter.

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  12. Beautiful colourful street in Edinburgh's Old Town

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Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

Reviews

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Know before you go

Meeting point
Please meet your guide OUTSIDE John Knox House (Old White building)
Pickup
Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by
Edinburgh Tour Guides
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Edinburgh

  • Its from-price is close to the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
  • It is shorter than most of them.
  • By number of reviews it ranks 422 of 1253.
  • The operator lists free cancellation on it.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.

Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.

Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.

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