Essential Edinburgh Free Tour: Historic Center Scotland — #1

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Essential Edinburgh Free Tour: Historic Center

9.6

2742 Reviews

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Provided by: Somos Escocia

Duration

2 hours

Meeting point

351 High Street (Royal Mile), frente a la Catedral de St. Giles.

Languages

English, German +2

From €0

Tip based

Free Booking. Free Cancellation.

No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

On this tour we will talk about some of Edinburgh’s most important buildings, such as the stunning St. Giles Cathedral and the impressive City Chambers. We will walk along its most famous streets including The Royal Mile, Chambers Street and Victoria Street, the street that inspired the writer of the Harry Potter novels to create Diagon Alley.

We will also visit the sculpture of Scotland’s most famous guard dog, Bobby, located right outside Greyfriars cemetery, where many mysteries and legends await, and even perhaps some paranormal activity! Parts of the Harry Potter novels were written in Edinburgh and their writer, J.K. Rowling used the graveyard as a source of inspiration. Join us to find out where she wrote and what parts of Edinburgh she drew on to enthral an entire generation!

With so many centuries behind it, Scotland ‘s capital is rich in both history and legends. Let us show you everything it has to offer. You cannot miss this essential tour of Edinburgh!

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.

This activity includes:

St Giles' Cathedral
Edinburgh City Chambers
The Royal Mile
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Guía local

Meeting point

351 High Street (Royal Mile), frente a la Catedral de St. Giles.

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On arrival

We will meet at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles Cathedral.
The guide will carry a BLACK umbrella.

Rating

9.6

Organisation

9.7

Atmosphere

9.7

Content

9.6

Guide

9.8

Usefulness

9.6

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Reviewed on Apr 04, 2025

“Thank you Angeles”

We went with children and it made it entertaining. Thank you very much Ángeles

Reviewed on Apr 02, 2025

“Good tour!”

we had a good time, interesting and entrataining. very kind and answered all our questions. we'll prepared guide!

Reviewed on Apr 01, 2025

“Edinburgh historical moment ”

We had a great time with Tommy He told us anecdotes about the city's history with a touch of humor. We just wished we could have seen more of it. A little tip: you need to have a good level of English because the Scottish accent is very present ????

Reviewed on Mar 31, 2025

“Fantastic ”

We took the tour on the first day of the trip so we could have a clear reference and recommendations from the beginning and it was a total success. Maria not only gave us a lot of historical information and Scottish customs, but she recommended a lot of places to visit, where to eat or where not to go or buy. It was super enjoyable and fun and I recommend her 100%.

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

“Very good tour”

I recommend!

Reviewed on Mar 30, 2025

“Top”

All amazing

Reviewed on Mar 29, 2025

“i was rescheduled 1 day earlier”

i didn't like the time change. I joined another tour I had. the guide was very nice but it was a lot of talking and not much to see.

Reviewed on Mar 27, 2025

“Ara of 10”

Very positive the professionalism and involvement of ARA, recommended 100 x 100%

Reviewed on Mar 25, 2025

“Mary excellent ”

All very good Mary is very pleasant and very clear with her explanations. Recommended

Reviewed on Mar 23, 2025

“Tour with Claudia”

Very interesting tour, rich in content and not at all obvious with the fantastic Claudia! Great as a first tour as soon as you arrive in the city.

Free Cancellation

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