Free Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town

Join the Edinburgh Street Historians on our free walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town. It's historic. It's spectacular. It has been described as "the funniest thing we've seen all Fringe" by guests for multiple years running.

You'll see the city streets which created the modern world, hear about the inspiring people that wrote great literature, and you'll experience the energy of the city from a local, Edinburgh-born guide. A guide so local his birthplace is visible from the tour. Get immersed in a city of culture, with fun facts, cool stories, and amazing recommendations for things to do after the tour! Pay What You Think It's Worth at the end. On booking, you will be sent an email to ask if you want our resident tour dog to join as well and he's a delight.

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This walking tour of Edinburgh, created and performed by the founder of the Edinburgh Street Historians, includes stories which no other guide tells. Stories which connect Edinburgh to world history in surprising and entertaining ways. The tour contains original jokes and analysis of what it means to be Scottish, and how the city of Edinburgh is secretly at the heart of everything.

So if you've ever wanted to go on a walking tour of Edinburgh which is incisive, witty, quirky and incredibly authentic, you have come to the right place. Book now to avoid disappointment!

Fun facts. Cool stories. Amazing recommendations.

Pay What You Think It's Worth means you get to decide the value of the experience. This allows anybody to join regardless of where they are from. It's an inclusive tour. The guide accepts cash, card and PayPal for ease of transaction at the end.

This tour is dog-friendly. It takes about 2 hours to complete the route. There are many hills and stairs on the regular route, accommodation can be made for those who have difficulty with steps. The distance is about 1 mile (2.5km).