Free tour

Discover Edinburgh: Free walking tour

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Edinburgh

Duration: 2 hours

Languages: English

Guru: Claudia

Registered on 2 August 2018

A passionate tour guide with a deep love for travel, history, and storytelling. Instead of wandering around not knowing what you’re looking at, my tours give you the fun stories, local secrets, and must-see spots that bring this magical city to life. I keep things simple, easy to understand, and engaging, so everyone can enjoy the tour whether English is your first language or not. I can’t wait to show you around this magical city, share its secrets and stories, and help you make the most of visit to Edinburgh.

Free reservation and cancellation

Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

If you want to explore the most iconic places in Edinburgh and hear fun stories and facts without getting lost in endless dates and complicated names, this is the tour for you!

You will enjoy Edinburgh's rich history in a fun, clear, and easy-to-understand way. Whether you're a history lover, traveling with family and kids, or have limited English, this tour is designed to bring Edinburgh's past to life for everyone.

This 2-hour free tour covers the essential places, interesting stories, and the best spots for taking photos to help you capture unforgettable memories of this magical city.

Meeting point: Castle Street, New Town, Edinburgh, EH2 3AH

Tour locations:

Princes Street
Ross Fountain
Wojtek Statue
Princes Street Gardens
New College and Hidden Close
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Castle (exterior)
Victoria Street
Grassmarket
Greyfriars Kirkyard
St Giles' Cathedral
Mercat Cross

After the Tour

Your adventure ends at Mercat Cross on the Royal Mile, the perfect place to continue exploring, grab a bite to eat, or enjoy a glass of whisky.

I will also share my exclusive Edinburgh travel guide, which includes:

Must-try Scottish meals
Great places to visit
Where to see Highland cows for FREE

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:

Castle St, Edinburgh EH2 3AH, UK

I will be outside the Costa café with a red scarf and a blue backpack.

Outside visit

Ross Fountain

Once the site of Nor Loch — a man-made lake with a dark past — discover the surprising history behind this beautiful spot.

Outside visit

New College

Visit the historic University of Edinburgh New College, learn about its connection to John Knox, and explore one of the city’s “closes” (alleyways).

Outside visit

Royal Mile

Take a wee (little) walk down the Royal Mile — the main street linking Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace — and soak up the city’s charm.

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).