Edinburgh: Immersive Old Town Historical Walking Tour

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Edinburgh: Immersive Old Town Historical Walking Tour
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Top rated
4.6888113 out of 5 stars
4.7
4.6888113 out of 5 stars
286 reviews

The perfect introduction to Scotland’s capital, from royalty & writers to rebellion & religion. Edinburgh is home to individuals & ideas that changed our world, visit the sites where history was made.

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Duration 1.5 hours
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Live tour guide
English
Wheelchair accessible

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Kate – United Kingdom

The tour started slowly with 20 minutes of history around St Giles Church, and then proceeded down the Royal Mile stopping at interesting points along the way. The head phones really helped as it was noisy and windy, so our tour guide, Stephanie, didn't have to shout. We all heard the interesting history with added anecdotes and humour :)

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Alison – Australia

Scott was excellent and the point of difference is you are given head phones so you can hear clearly despite the hustle and bustle and noise of the Royal Mile so no straining to hear and you can stand where you are comfortable without having to huddle together too closely.

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Itinerary

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    Starting location:

    192 Parliament Square, High St

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    Mercat Cross, Edinburgh

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    St. Giles' Cathedral

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Edinburgh Old Town

    Guided tour (30 minutes)

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    Royal Mile

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

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    Edinburgh Castle

    Guided tour (15 minutes)

Main stop

For reference only. Itineraries are subject to change.

Highlights

  • Discover the fascinating secrets behind Edinburgh’s famous, historic Old Town
  • Exclusive multi-sensory experience with master Storyteller guides
  • Uncover little-known local sites where history was lived and made

Full description

Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved to this day, in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Take a journey through time, feel the cobblestones beneath your feet as you explore the lives of Edinburgh residents from generations past and gone – from historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots and Robert Burns, to the everyday folk who never left the city’s walls their entire lives.

With every step along the Royal Mile, echoes of the past surround you — stories of royalty, rebellion, crime and culture brought vividly to life by our masterful Storytellers, and historic evidence that still stands today.

Includes

  • Guide
  • Walking tour
  • Devices to hear the guide clearly

Not suitable for

  • Children under 5 years
  • People with mobility impairments

Meeting point

Please arrive at the Mercat Cross on The Royal Mile (High Street) 15 minutes before the start of your tour and check in with the on-street representative from Mercat Tours.

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Important information

What to bring

  • Comfortable shoes
  • Weather-appropriate clothing

Know before you go

  • Please dress for the weather wear appropriate footwear
  • For health and safety reasons, unfortunately children under 5 years of age are note permitted on this tour

Customer reviews

Overall rating

4.7 /5

based on 286 reviews

Review summary

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Kate – United KingdomFebruary 18, 2024 – Verified booking
The tour started slowly with 20 minutes of history around St Giles Church, and then proceeded down the Royal Mile stopping at interesting points along the way. The head phones really helped as it was noisy and windy, so our tour guide, Stephanie, didn't have to shout. We all heard the interesting history with added anecdotes and humour :)
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Alison – AustraliaAugust 16, 2023 – Verified booking
Scott was excellent and the point of difference is you are given head phones so you can hear clearly despite the hustle and bustle and noise of the Royal Mile so no straining to hear and you can stand where you are comfortable without having to huddle together too closely.
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Dipesh – IndiaJuly 30, 2023 – Verified booking
Marcat yours only have ptobbaly earphones for ease of listning and walking and online commentties. Qualty of microphone and headphone was excellent.

Product ID: 15764

Activity provider:Mercat Tours

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