Edinburgh Tour of Old Town - History & Tales

Why have anything short of the complete Edinburgh experience? This 2 hour tour is a great way to start a trip in or around the city.

During the tour, all sorts of interests will be covered, everything from history to religion & folklore is included in this original tour walking through Edinburgh's medieval old town.

You'll be accompanied by a talented and entertaining guide that will walk you through the streets and alleys of Auld Reekie while enthralling you with its history, folklore and tales!

Better yet, each of these specialised guides will bring their own unique style and interests to your tour. You'll cover slightly different topics making no tour the exact same. One of a kind!

Here are some of the places and topics you'll find yourself exploring:

- The Mercat Cross

- St Giles Cathedral

- David Hume and the Scottish enlightenment

- Sir Walter Scott and the resurgence of Scottish national pride

- The National Museum - Haggis, whisky, Irn Bru and deep fried Mars Bars

- Greyfriars Bobby

- Places that inspired Harry Potter

- The Grassmarket

- The outside of Edinburgh Castle

If you have anything else on your curious mind, be sure to ask your knowledgeable guide.

*Children, aged 15 and under, will not be allowed to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult*