Old Town Historical and Underground Tour
- 1h 30m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Led by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this 90-minute tour is a fascinating journey through Edinburgh’s celebrated Old Town. Revel in the majesty of the famous Royal Mile with its stunning architecture, but also visit the secluded closes and courts lying just off the High Street and discover their dramatic stories. Find out about the world famous poets, novelists, philosophers and inventors who called this neighbourhood home but also the notorious thieves, murderers and bodysnatchers who stalked the streets after dark. The tour includes a trip through Canongate Kirkyard and a visit to our underground vaults below South Bridge, where you will find out how it came to be and who used to live there.
Inclusions
What's included
- For those who want to learn more about Edinburgh’s past this tour is a must do!
- Access to our exclusive section of underground.
- Learn about the extraordinary events which shaped this great city.
- 90 Minute tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.
- Relaxed nature of the tour allows for plenty of questions and further discussion.
- Tour led by a well trained, highly knowledgeable and personable guide.
What's not
- N/A
Itinerary
Tron Kirk Niddry wynd Vaults Canongate Kirkyard
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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5Great tour
Great tour, David was incredible! What a voice too!!
4Creepy!
Our guide Mary Queen of Scots was wonderful. The tour interesting and the right length. The corny props in the vaults should be cleared out!
5Excellent tour
Aurora was extremely informative and interesting. We loved being inside the Southgate Bridge vaults.
4A very knowledgeable guided tour.
A great guided tour. Our guide was so knowledgeable with interesting stories . I was expecting more of the tour to be underground, but it was still a good experience.
5Mari qeen Scott was amazing
Maria Stuart Scot qeen was amazing guide
5John k lives
John kinead rose from the dead to give us an informative and macabre tour of the darker aspects of Edinburghs history.
Know before you go
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 28 travellers
- Operated by
- City of Edinburgh Tours
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 26 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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