Edinburgh Old Town Historical and Underground 90-Minute Tour
by City of Edinburgh Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£40Overview
This 90-minute walking tour explores Edinburgh’s Old Town, guided by either a PhD holder in Scottish history or an experienced local guide. The tour begins along the Royal Mile, where the group will walk past notable architecture and enter the narrow closes and courts off the High Street. The guide shares stories of famous residents including poets, novelists, philosophers, and inventors, alongside accounts of criminals and bodysnatchers who haunted the area at night. The tour continues with a visit to Canongate Kirkyard and then descends into the underground vaults beneath South Bridge. Here, participants learn about the vaults’ history and former inhabitants. The relaxed pace of the tour allows time for questions and discussion throughout. Access to a private section of the underground vaults is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
City of Edinburgh Tours
The tour includes visits to Tron Kirk, Niddry Wynd Vaults, and Canongate Kirkyard. These locations highlight key historical sites along the Royal Mile and its surroundings, forming the main points of interest during the 45-minute segment of the tour.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh Old Town Historical and Underground 90-Minute Tour
by City of Edinburgh Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£40Overview
This 90-minute walking tour explores Edinburgh’s Old Town, guided by either a PhD holder in Scottish history or an experienced local guide. The tour begins along the Royal Mile, where the group will walk past notable architecture and enter the narrow closes and courts off the High Street. The guide shares stories of famous residents including poets, novelists, philosophers, and inventors, alongside accounts of criminals and bodysnatchers who haunted the area at night. The tour continues with a visit to Canongate Kirkyard and then descends into the underground vaults beneath South Bridge. Here, participants learn about the vaults’ history and former inhabitants. The relaxed pace of the tour allows time for questions and discussion throughout. Access to a private section of the underground vaults is included.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
City of Edinburgh Tours
The tour includes visits to Tron Kirk, Niddry Wynd Vaults, and Canongate Kirkyard. These locations highlight key historical sites along the Royal Mile and its surroundings, forming the main points of interest during the 45-minute segment of the tour.
45 min
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.