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Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with Funny, Experienced, Local Guide (2 hours)

4.79
Good(39)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Street
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Registered on 20 February 2025
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The Edinburgh Street Historians is a collection of tour guides with a real and abiding connection to the city we call home. Most of us are local, our founder was born in the city and has a birthplace visible from the tour, an everyone else has been a guide for at least 3 years. This is to ensure we are a group of the most talented and experienced guides available on free tours, to ensure top quality and genuine commitment to the task.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This is a walking tour of Edinburgh's historic, fabulous Old Town
 
With the unassailable facts and wit gained from years of experience, you'll see the city streets which created the modern world, hear about the inspiring people that wrote great literature, and you'll experience the energy of the city from a local Edinburgh guide. On occasion a guide so local their birthplace is visible from the tour.

Come see the city in a way in which it deserves to be shown with stories that other tours miss.

You'll see the Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, the Grassmarket, and many more. You'll make memories that live in your brain forever and take pictures and videos that'll make all your friends gasp.

Special accommodations can be made to those with mobility requirements though it can be difficult in a city with as many stairs and hills as Edinburgh.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh EH1 1QX, UK
Royal Mile, top of Old Assembly Close, near to Wellhead. I will have the pink umbrella.
1
Outside visit
The High Street Wellhead
2
Outside visit
Edinburgh City Chambers
3
Outside visit
Market Cross
Tour map

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

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Professionalism
4.85
Fun
4.79
Communication
4.85
Quality
4.82
Route
4.67

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 7 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or card payment accepted.
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with Funny, Experienced, Local Guide (2 hours)
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