Free tour
A free tour encompassing all the aspects of Edinburgh’s Old Town
Good(32)
Guru: Chris
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:
379-381 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1PW, UK
Let’s meet at statue of David Hume outside the High Court on the Royal Mile.
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 do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).
Tour reviews
Good(32)
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Professionalism
4.69
Fun
4.41
Communication
4.69
Quality
4.63
Route
4.81
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
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
Cash payment only.
A free tour encompassing all the aspects of Edinburgh’s Old Town
