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Edinburgh - Old Town Stories: Discover Hidden Gems and Famous Landmarks
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33 Ratings
Edinburgh
Uncover the secrets of Edinburgh's Old Town with a knowledgeable guide. Explore famous landmarks and hidden gems, and learn the fascinating stories of the city's history.
Duration:
2 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Edinburgh Old Town - The perfect introduction to the history of Scotland and Edinburgh in particular. Wander around Old Town Edinburgh in the company of an expert guide, and hear about the origins of Scotland and its capital.
- St Giles’ Cathedral - Walk around St. Giles Cathedral and hear about its history, John Knox and the Reformation, and how the Wars of the Three Kingdoms may have started.
- Mercat Cross - Hear about the architecture of the city, and the impact of the Great Fire of 1824.
- Royal Mile - Walk up the Royal Mile, and hear about important long-gone buildings, as well as some of the surrounding landmarks and statues.
- Writers’ Museum - Hear about one of the city’s oldest standing buildings, now home to the Writer’s Museum, dedicated to some of the most famous Scottish Writers.
- Edinburgh Castle - Without a doubt the most imposing building in the city. Hear about its origins and importance.
- Grassmarket - Hear about the former gallows site, as well as some of the characters that met their fate there. Hear about the Covenanters and visit the Memorial.
- Greyfriars Kirkyard - Visit the gates of the Covenanters Prison, and hear about one of the most convoluted periods of history. Hear about the bodysnatching activity in Edinburgh and its impact in the studies of anatomy. Finally, listen to the heart-warming story of Greyfriars Bobby.
What's Included
- In-person guide
Additional Information
An ideal way to get to know the city.
A guide will escort you around Old Town Edinburgh, acquainting you with not just the popular landmarks, but also with some lesser-known yet unique features that give our adored city its character.
You’ll gain knowledge about how Scotland and Edinburgh came into existence, listen to the narratives of our celebrated citizens and notorious inhabitants, stroll amongst graves and along stone-paved paths, all under the watchful eye of a well-informed and friendly guide.
An opportunity not to be overlooked!
Location
West Parliament Square
Find us across the square in Front of St. Giles Cathedral. Search for the white umbrella with the logo of All-Star Guides.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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(33 Ratings)
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141tallulahm
Jun 11, 2024
Highly recommend! - I had a great time of this tour! My guide, James, was passionate and very friendly. They had great recommendations for where else I should stop by on my trip. I happened to be the only one booked in on the tour and I really enjoyed it. Coming from Australia I had very little knowledge of the history of Edinburgh and this tour was very informative but doesn’t require and prior knowledge. Highly recommend.
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Sammyj34
Jun 4, 2024
Edinburgh walking tour with the fabulous Robert - Robert was the most amazing tour guide. He was so informative and friendly and really tailored the tour to our specific interests. He was friendly and detailed. We had a fabulous time and would recommend this tour group and especially Robert to anyone looking to hear about the history of Edinburgh.
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Malcolm2397
May 30, 2024
Edinburgh highlights - Great overview of the city’s history. Our guide, James, was very enthusiastic and knowledgeable. Highly recommended.
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Jean_k
May 23, 2024
Very Pleasant Informative History - David was very pleasant and informative. I learned more about that area than I had imagined and when we visited the museum he knew so much about the exhibits. First class guide
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Christopher_t
May 9, 2024
Great tour of Edinburgh city - Great tour of Edinburgh. Tour guide James was very knowledgeable! we visited some historical places in the city and it was just the right amount of walking!
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Mitchellm562
May 6, 2024
Engaging and informative tour - The tour with James was perfect ro learn about Edinburgh from a trained historian and someone with a flair for story telling. I highly recommend this tour.
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Jess_f
May 5, 2024
Lovely tour with experienced tour guide - Lovely day out for the family with a nice knowledgeable man called Edgar. Brought the city to life with his expertise on all things Edinburgh. Very patient with the kids who were inattentive at times.
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Linda_g
May 5, 2024
Very delightful/eye opening/want to learn more! - The guide…James and the small group!
So interesting & fun to listen to! The history was so enlightening!
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Martin_s
Apr 18, 2024
Edinburgh, from its cradle to its graveyard - David is a great narrator with a good sense of humor. Enjoyed our little walk through old Edinburgh and learned a lot of interesting, hilarious and also spooky (no spoilers here) facts&stories about this amazing town. Would definitely recommend!
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Marionsb6358ma
Jan 13, 2024
The perfect tour and guide for learning more about the history of Edinburgh and Scotland - Our guide, David was superb and really great company. He had such a in-depth knowledge of the history of all the places we visited and was able to answer all of our questions. We very much enjoyed our guided walk and would like to thank David for being our guide.
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