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History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland
2 hours
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What You Will Do

MAXIMUM GROUP SIZE - 15 PEOPLE. Learn all about Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. Most group tours of the Old town have up to 30 people, but not ours!

On this intimate 2 hour Walking Tour, you’ll find out how Edinburgh has evolved and developed over the past 2000 years. What were the major events that shaped it's development and who were the famous/infamous characters behind these events? We answer these questions and many more!

You'll see all of Edinburgh's most important landmarks, and some lesser known Old Town locations as well. This tour is perfect for the discerning traveller who wants the real history of the Old town.

What's Included?

  • This tour includes an expert local guide

Cancellation Policy

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

Itinerary

Meeting Point

Your guide will meet you in front of The Tour Box is an original Edinburgh Police Box, painted brown and white which looks like a small coffee kiosk. The full address is below, The Tour Box, Police Box, West End Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 2AB.

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Royal Mile

30 minutes

Traverse Edinburgh’s historic thoroughfare, see buildings dating back to the 1400s and hear some of the major events which shaped its history. We end the tour here.

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Additional Information

This tour is independently operated by a third-party provider: Local Eyes Tours.

Itineraries, descriptions, promotional content, and historic information are solely the responsibility of the tour operator and do not represent the views or positions of Marriott International, Inc.
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Wheelchairs and Strollers can be used on this tour, but the Old Town is hilly and has cobblestones

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