Free tour

Forgotten Women free history walking tour

5.00

Excellent(1)

Edinburgh

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Street

PRO

Verified quality

Registered on 20 February 2025

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

Discover the Hidden Heroines of History on Our "Forgotten Women" Walking Tour

Spanning over 1000 years of history, this unique tour will allow you to trace the footsteps and hear the stories of female scientists, artists and political activists who changed Scotland - and the world! You'll learn about the 18th century "Queen of Science" Mary Somerville, anti-Nazi spy Elizabeth Whiskeman, and the first seven female undergraduate medical students at any British University.

Tour takes place in the Old Town of Edinburgh with some steep hills and 10-15 stairs. In case of mobility issues please let the guide know so that alternative directions can be taken.

We believe great storytelling should be accessible to all. At the end, you’re welcome to tip your guide what you feel the tour was worth (cash or card accepted).

You won't find these stories on any other tour, so book now and secure your place!

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh EH1 1QX, UK

The tour guide will be at the High Street Wellhead, in front of 170 High Street, with a pink and white umbrella.

Outside visit

old-town

Outside visit

Edinburgh City Chambers

Outside visit

Writers' Museum

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).