Explore Edinburgh Old Town: Tours & Historic Attractions

This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture.  The tour runs for around two hours taking in many of the sites of the Old Town which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. We strive to be informative yet entertaining on this tour, delivering an over...

• Edinburgh Old Town

• Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, These tours run all the year round so please wear clothing that is appropriate for the Scottish climate and come in footwear that you are comfortable in for a two hour walking tour on the historic streets of Edinburgh., Please Note - Children, aged 15 and under, will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

They will be driven by the dark past of Edinburgh and its surroundings including the most enchanted cemetery in the world. The tour will end with a visit in our underground vaults. Your guide will delight you with horrifying stories of ghosts, torture, witchcraft, executions with a little humor from...

• Edinburgh Old Town

• Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Children must be accompanied by an adult, Children must be over 5 years old

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Explore the UNESCO World Heritage Site of the Old Town of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour. Learn about local history and culture as you discover the historic streets with your guide.

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist The castle towers over Edinburgh from up...

• St Giles' Cathedral
• Parliament House
• Edinburgh Old Town
• Royal Mile
• John Knox House Museum
• St. Margaret's Chapel
• Castlehill
• Edinburgh Castle

• Wheelchair accessible, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes., Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity, Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

See Edinburgh’s shady side. The gruesome and the glorious. The ghostly and the ghastly. This 2-hour tour is a wickedly entertaining walk on the wild and dark side of the Scottish capital. Explore the spots where murders, monsters and mayhem have become things of legend, and visit Old Calton Burial G...

• Royal Mile
• North Bridge
• Calton Hill
• Old Calton Burial Ground
• Canongate Kirk
• Edinburgh Old Town

• Public transportation options are available nearby, Suitable for all physical fitness levels, The independent guides who employ us to market their tours have your best interests in mind; while the tour usually includes the sites & stories mentioned and lasts about 2 hours, your tour may vary depending on what your guide thinks is best for your group, We unfortunately do not advise guests in wheelchairs to join the Dark Side Tour, due to the narrow stairways and steep hills. We apologize for any inconvenience or disappointment caused.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Discover Edinburgh's Old Town with this free walking tour of one of Scotland's most beloved cities. This tour is perfect for any first-visitors to Edinburgh!

If you cancel after the reservation you will be refunded % of the total value. If you don't show up, you will not be refunded.

Weave through Edinburgh's Old Town, descend into Blair St Underground Vaults and savour a candlelit drink. *Enriching connections, the community and you through exclusive multi-sensory storytelling*

Enjoy a walking tour of Edinburgh's historical center and discover its many centuries of history. Learn about the legends of the Scottish capital in a historical atmosphere.

Explore Edinburgh through food and drink. On this walking tour, your local guide will share the story of the city and you'll enjoy stops along the way our favourite local restaurants to sample Scottish food and drinks.

• Grassmarket
• National Museum of Scotland
• Edinburgh Old Town
• Edinburgh Castle
• Royal Mile
• New Town

• Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap, Specialized infant seats are available, Service animals allowed, Public transportation options are available nearby, Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller, Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness, Dietary requirements can be catered for. Please mention in "special requirements" when booking.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Enjoy a guided walking tour of the vaults beneath Edinburgh's Old Town. Listen to tales from your guide about murders, witches, and the people who inhabited this supposedly haunted location.