Guided walking tour · Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

A two-hour walk through the medieval Old Town, telling Edinburgh's story from the Picts to the present.

Rating on Viator
5.0 out of 5 from 1,715 reviews
Duration
2 hours
Guided in
English, German, Italian, French, Spanish
Price
From £20 per person
Group size
Up to 30 people
Fitness level
Easy
Children
From age 5
Run by
Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia
Cancellation
Free up to 24 hours before

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Where the tour goes

  1. Edinburgh2 hr

Stops as listed by the operator on Viator; the order can change on the day.

What to know before you book

Included

  • Professional guide

Not included

  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Access

  • Public transport nearby

How it compares in Edinburgh

  • Price: from £20. 8 of the other 14 priced tours we list here cost more, and their middle price is £26.
  • Reviews: 8 of the other 21 reviewed tours here have more reviews than this one.
  • Group size: up to 30 people. 4 of the other 19 tours with a stated limit allow a larger group.

Prefer no guide? Our free self-guided walk covers 3.1 km in about 41 minutes of walking, not counting stops.

From listings on our partner sites. This tour was last checked on 29 October 2026; prices and review counts change.

Walking in Edinburgh

Edinburgh's medieval Old Town runs down a ridge from the castle, facing the elegant Georgian New Town across a valley of gardens. It is compact, hilly and full of stories.

Hills and steps. Edinburgh is steep. Many routes between the Old and New Towns use long flights of steps; the Mound is the gentler road route.

Surfaces. Cobbles on the Royal Mile and in the closes, slippery when wet.

Read the full Edinburgh walking guide or try the free self-guided walk.

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