Free tour
A free tour encompassing all the aspects of Edinburgh’s Old Town
Good(67)
Guru: Chris
PRO
Verified quality
Registered on 7 March 2025
Edinburgh born and bred although well traveled. I’m biased but I believe Edinburgh is the best city in the world.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free
Tour description
Edinburgh’s Old town has an amazing unrivalled history. In my tour I want to show you the following:
- The Old town in all its glory
- The links to the New Town
- The Religion and Monarchy that shaped the history.
- The crime and punishment dating back centuries.
- What influenced the writers, Rober Louis Stevenson, Sir Walter Scott and how they shaped Edinburgh.
- Greyfriars Bobby And the churchyard.
- Harry Potter influences
- The Grassmarket
Linking all together the flow of the history and characters brings together a story that, I hope will take you back in time and visualise stories that make all the other tourists around fade in to the background.
Highlights
What will we see on this tour?
Meeting point:
57 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
Let’s meet outside Cafe Edinburgh, 57 High Street. Next to the Netherbow well head.
I have long hair and a beard.
1
Outside visit
old-town
2
Outside visit
Royal Mile
3
Outside visit
St Giles' Cathedral
How much does this tour cost?
Free tours don't have a fixed price. At the end, each person contributes to the guide the amount they consider fair based on their satisfaction. As a guideline, Guruwalk recommends between €15 and $50 per participant.
Tour reviews
Good(67)
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By category
Professionalism
4.73
Fun
4.41
Communication
4.60
Quality
4.69
Route
4.84
Who is this tour for?
Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.
What should I know?
Minimum attendees
Requires a minimum of 5 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
Cash payment only.
A free tour encompassing all the aspects of Edinburgh’s Old Town
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Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 5 of the last 25 bookings for this tour.
