Edinburgh's Old Town - History and Tales

Take a unique journey around the sites, stories, and secrets of the Old Town you might otherwise miss. Get a wonderful introduction to Edinburgh, it's past and the people. Enjoy a great tour with the first 5-star walking tour company in Scotland.

The walking tour will take you up and down the network of cobbled streets and back alleys that make up the historic heart of the Old Town of Edinburgh, which is a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It runs around for two hours and you can expect to see sights such as St Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, Greyfriars Kirk and graveyard, the George Heriot School and Edinburgh Castle. Tours run all year round. Wear clothing that is appropriate for the Scottish climate and come in footwear that is comfortable for a two-hour walking trip in the historic streets of Edinburgh.

Recommended for travelers who prefer to explore the city on foot. The guides are encouraged to develop their tour route to help ensure that they are passionate about the stories and history that they deliver on their tour.