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Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour
- Duration1 hour 30 min
- GroupShared · max 18
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.
Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist
Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved to this day, in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Take a journey through time, as you explore the lives of Edinburgh residents from generations past and gone – from historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots, to the everyday folk who never left the city’s walls their entire lives.
With every step along the Royal Mile, echoes of the past surround you — stories of royalty, rebellion and culture brought vividly to life by our masterful Storytellers, and historic evidence that still stands today.
What to expect
Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Meet your Storytelling Guide here for the start of your tour
Parliament House
Parliament House 11 Parliament Square, Parliament Square, Edinburgh, EH1 1RQ, United Kingdom
Hear the history of Scotland's historic Parliament
St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
View the exterior of this magnificent building
Royal Mile
High St., Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, United Kingdom
Explore on foot with your storytelling guide
John Knox House Museum
43-45 High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1SR, United Kingdom
View the exterior and hear the history from your guide
Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh, EH1, United Kingdom
Explore the narrow alleyways (closes) and historic buildings of this World Heritage site
Castlehill
East of the Esplanade and west of Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Enjoy the views over the city from the Castle esplanade
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Look for the 8-sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
End
Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade.
Redemption
• If you will not be arriving at your destination within the specified reconfirmation period, please reconfirm with the local service provider prior to travel, or upon arrival at your destination. Please note that departure times and locations may vary slightly.
What's included
Included
- Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
- hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
- Small Group Experience
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Wheelchair accessible
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 8 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (5–15), Adult (16–59), Senior (60–120)
Additional information
- Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
- No children under 5
Languages
- Audio
- English
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 2934P40
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
5.0/ 523 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (23).
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