Edinburgh · EDINBURGH OLD TOWN WALKS
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The Old Town is best read on foot, close by close, from the castle down to Holyrood. Ranked below are the best Old Town walking tours: which cover the wynds and the kirkyards, which lean into the history and which into the stories, how far each one walks, and what they cost.
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town to South Bridge vaults for spooky 18th-century stories, guided history, and a short but memorable underground experience.
“Good interesting your of both Edinburgh above ground and in the vaults. Tour guide very good and knowledgeable”
A 2-hour guided walk through Edinburgh’s UNESCO Old Town, mixing medieval history, folklore, landmarks, and Harry Potter clues for about $24.
“Ben was a great guide! He was extremely knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh. His stories brought the history to life … and were very amusing. Gave us some tips of places to visit later which we did ….and a good coffee shop recommendation”
A 2-hour Edinburgh Old Town walking tour with a pro guide, UNESCO sights, and a $24.96 price point for easy first-day orientation.
“Kofe was great. Very engaging and informative. Explained as we we went along. Knew his stuff, as it should be. Would definitely recommend!”
90-minute historian-led walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, plus exclusive access to the 400-year Underground Vaults for $27 per person.
“I really enjoyed this tour. The stories are super interesting and amusing. It really gives you a good overview of the city history and mysteries. Our guide Maive (I unfortunately don’t know how to write her name, but she joked about being similar to Morgan) was super informative and knowledgeable about the city, the way she told the anecdotes about Edinburgh made it all super fun. Time went by so fast!”
A 1-hour Old Town walk and underground vaults in Edinburgh with a costumed guide. Spooky tales near the Royal Mile.
“Sony our guide was awesome. Very informative and funny and made the experience unforgettable.”
2-hour Edinburgh ghost walk: Canongate Kirkyard, Black Death, Burke and Hare murders, witch trials, and Old Calton Cemetery.
“The tour was very informative and fun. Highly recommended”
A small-group 3-hour walk through Edinburgh Old Town and the Royal Mile, with story-rich stops from Usher Hall to Scott Monument.
“Stuart was very knowledgeable and had a good sense of humor. Good walking tour that wasn't too strenuous for an older family member.”
Small-group Old Town walk with **underground vaults** and **Canongate Kirkyard** stops, led by top historians, priced at $27.74.
“Alistar was a great tour guide and was very knowledgeable!! Great great tour!! Fun stories!! Just fun”
Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour in Edinburgh. Small-group vault stories, spooky history, and an hour-long walk for $22.19.
“Queen Mary was an entertaining ghost but needs more polishing on her delivery. She engaged us and our 10 year old child, and toned down some stories for age appropriate language. Still an Edinburgh tour lead by a ghost so it's not without its darker elements. Spots are narrow and cramped at times.”
75-minute character-led Edinburgh Old Town walk on witches, closes and wynds, Castle views, and a Grassmarket finish. $24.
“Hazel was a lovely and knowledgeable guide , it was very interesting to know more about the history of the city and its witches. We just wish it would be a little longer or maybe with deeper explanations of other aspects of history maybe considering the price. But overall it was a nice experience.”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town for 2 hours with a professional guide, story-focused stops, and an easy finish at Greyfriars Kirkyard.
“Urs war super, unterhaltsam, gut auf die Gruppe acht gegeben. Weiß absolut Bescheid! Keine absolute mainstream Geschichte, achtet auf Details.”
A 3-hour Italian historical walk through Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, and Greyfriars Kirkyard, with spooky legends.
“La nostra guida Alessandra è stata cordiale e disponibile! Tour interessante! Consigliato!”
Edinburgh witch and haunted history walking tour with story-led stops at St Giles, Royal Mile, Witches Well and Grassmarket.
“Great experience and tour by Angelica of Edinburgh and everything Witch related which was very informative”
2-hour Edinburgh Old Town history walk with St Giles, Royal Mile, Greyfriars Bobby and Harry Potter links. Small group, expert guide.
“Everything was very well organized. Especially the Tourguide (Melany) was outstanding”
Underground whisky tasting in Edinburgh’s Old Town Lost Close with four Scotch drams by region, small group, and an expert guide.
“A very fun and easy night. Mark was a great tour guide and we enjoyed the evening thoroughly. Central downtown Edinburg!”
