Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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Overview

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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

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 Point

End point

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Mercat Cross
Meet your Storytelling Guide here for the start of your tour
Duration: 5 mins
2. Parliament House
Hear the history of Scotland's historic Parliament
Duration: 5 mins
3. St Giles' Cathedral
View the exterior of this magnificent building
Duration: 5 mins
4. Royal Mile
Explore on foot with your storytelling guide
5. John Knox House Museum
View the exterior and hear the history from your guide
Duration: 5 mins
6. Edinburgh Old Town
Explore the narrow alleyways (closes) and historic buildings of this World Heritage site
Duration: 30 mins
7. Castlehill
Enjoy the views over the city from the Castle esplanade
Duration: 5 mins

Inclusion

Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides

hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices

Small Group Experience

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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

Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult

No children under 5

Supplied by Mercat Tours

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