Ian was fabulous!! What an energy!
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Free Tour
Discover Edinburgh’s best attractions on our Free Walking Tour. The Old Town of Edinburgh has more than 3000 years of history and is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe.
Free Tour
Tour Description .
The Old Town of Edinburgh has more than 3000 years of history and today it is one of the most beautiful cities in all of Europe, where great kings and queens once lived within its walls. We will explore the most iconic streets and alleys that inspired great writers and inventors.
We will talk about history, wars and notable figures such as William Wallace and Robert the Bruce.
We will visit the cemetery which is renowned for the most paranormal activity in all of Scotland, where the restless dead do not forget their executioner, George Mackenzie.
We will also visit the most famous doggy in all of Scotland, Bobby.
A tour full of history and legends, a unique and incredible city, a magical and unpredictable route.
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About free tours
It is totally free to book, but the guide greatly appreciates to be rewarded once the tour ends. Some people leave £10 and others £50, pay what you think the tour deserves.)
You decide the price!
Additional Details .
For groups of more than 6 people, even if booking separately, you will need to pay the guide £10 per person at the start of the tour. If you would prefer a private tour, please contact us via the "Contact" section.
Itinerary .
We trust 100% in each of our professional guides, and each of them has their own unique, personal style to deliver the stories of the city. Therefore, their routes may vary slightly and cover different areas, but in most cases on the Edinburgh Free Walking Tour we will share with you:
- Historical introduction to Edinburgh
- Royal Mile
- Victoria Street
- Grassmarket
- Greyfriars Bobby
- Mysteries about Harry Potter
- Mackenzie and paranormal activity
- National Museum of Scotland
- Writers Museum
- St. Giles Cathedral
- David Hume
- Public executions
- Heart of Midlothian
- Mercat Cross
The approximate duration of the tour is:2h
Meeting Point .
351 High Street
Will meet at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral with BLACK UMBRELLA
Would you prefer a Private Tour?
If you would like an experience tailored to you, we offer personalized packages with a variety of options. You can choose the duration of the tour, focus on specific aspects of the city’s history, and explore the locations that are of interest to you.
Free Tour You decide the price!
What they think about this tour.
Fantastic tour! Walking with Ian for the most emblematic monuments of the city was really good! I highly recommend.
We really enjoyed your informative and amusing tour. Thank you very much!
I really enjoyed the tour e she’s great, I had an amazing time!! Greetings from Brazil :)
This was one of the best tours we’ve ever been on! Jen was wonderful, and we appreciated all of her extra historical expertise.
Sonia was an amazing tour guide. Really put the effort in to give us the best experience would totally recommend doing this tour it was incredible listening to the history behind Edinburgh in great depth!!
Sarah's tour has been one of the best, more entertaining and interesting tours I've been in Europe. She not only focuses on traditional highlights, but really cares about sharing the good, fun and hard history of the city. You would be very lucky to have her as your tour guide. Thank you Sarah.
Sarah is great! The tour was really interesting and Sarah showed us some special places, with great stories! Highly recommend it!
Fantastic tour by Jen, she really knows her history and is a great storyteller. I was captivated from start to finish, from ghost bagpipers and gruesome plague realities that aren’t that far from our own Covid experiences to grave robbers and evil kings (James VI) she told it all with humour and humility. THANK YOU JEN! - Emma, Melbourne