Must-do Edinburgh Free Tour with World Famous Dog

9.8
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Provided by: Bobby's Tours
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
Greyfriars Bobby Statue
Languages
English
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Overview

Are you ready to fall in love with Edinburgh on this top-rated walking tour with a world-famous dog by your side?

There is no better way to get to know Edinburgh than by experiencing this unique walking tour with a professional local guide.

Have you heard the legend of Greyfriars Bobby? Back in the 1800s, this world-famous Edinburgh dog sat by his master’s grave for 14 years in an astounding display of loyalty.

At Bobby’s Tours, we blend our incredible history with our own personal recommendations.

What to expect from your tour:

- Check out St Giles Cathedral, our 900-year-old church.

- Take in the views of Edinburgh castle and learn of its varied past, from royals to witchcraft.

- Your Tour Guide will share their own recommendations for local Scottish delicacies.

- Finally, you will hear the tale of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh’s most famous dog.

We can't wait to welcome you to our beautiful city!

FOR INFORMATION:

In general -

On Tuesdays and Sundays, the tour is led by Sarah and her dog Pacino.

On Thursdays there will be NO dog - the tour is run by Mhairi.
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Victoria Street Viewing Point
  • Grassmarket
  • Royal Mile
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • A visit to the historic Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • A walk down the real Diagon Alley
  • A traditional Scottish song from a classically trained singer
  • The best personalised recommendations of things to do in Edinburgh
  • Lots of cuddles with Rowie the dog!

Meeting point

Greyfriars Bobby Statue

On arrival

We'll meet next to the famous Greyfriars Bobby Statue (the one outside the pub). Look for the FREE TOUR umbrella and a small, scruffy black dog.

Things to note

Please be aware that Rowie our dog is frightened of children so might be wary if you are travelling with children.

Rating
9.8
Organisation
10.0
Atmosphere
9.9
Content
9.9
Guide
10.0
Usefulness
9.9
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Reviewed on Apr 14, 2025
“Awesome ”
It was great! Sarah and Al Pacino are very good guides and Sarah's stories are a good to know for everyone if you ask me. Now I am a insider and can share stories about parkingspace that you better not use and how much Scot's believe in traditions :3
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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025
“Thanks Sarah!”
Had an amazing time discovering the city with our guide, Sarah! She's really knowledgeable and gave us great tips, we highly recommend this tour ????
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Reviewed on Apr 12, 2025
“Very informative tour”
Highly recommend taking this tour, very informative and friendly. Sarah was our tour guide- she narrated so many stories about the history and traditions of the city. She walked us through old town, monuments and recommended a lot of places to eat and drink. I fell in love with the city even more after attending this tour. I wish I could’ve discovered this tour earlier. Book this your if you’re into history and want some great recommendations. It’s 2 hours long but you’ll enjoy every minute of it ????
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Reviewed on Apr 09, 2025
“Sarah & Al Pacino”
Sarah was very friendly and the content was very interesting, she is very good at story telling with a sweet Scottish accent. She recommended different restaurants and pubs plus other nice places to visit. Very informative and we are very happy we did it. Organisation and time management were also as expected. The dog was a sweetheart.
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Reviewed on Apr 08, 2025
“Bobby's tour ”
Very enjoyable 2 and a bit hours in the company of Rory, very informative and amusing.
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Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
“Great Experience”
Nothing to complain great Tour!
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Reviewed on Apr 06, 2025
“????”
I just loved it. Great guide.
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Reviewed on Mar 28, 2025
“Edinburgh Free Tour with World Famous Dog”
Highly recommended. Callum was extremely well in giving information about the history of the city of Edinburgh.
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Reviewed on Mar 17, 2025
“Pleasant (and tradition-rich) tour of the city ”
The guide (Sarah) was very welcoming to the group, told many interesting facts about Edinburgh, was very careful to convey aspects of tradition and suggest what to do/see/eat in the city. I recommend! PS. Albertine's companion makes the tour even more enjoyable ????
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Reviewed on Mar 15, 2025
“Great storytelling and fun!”
It was our first free tour and I confidently say that Callum and Rowie sat the bar very high! We appreciated everything, from the great storytelling, the details, the hidden spots, the fun facts, songs and all the inside tips. 3 hours packed with info, but it was never dull or boring, the time flew! Callum was really generous sharing with each one of us specific content, insider tips, food and whisky recommendations. Rowie was the star of the day of course, and also providing some funny moments. We highly recommended the tour and would have love to take more with them.
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You are free to cancel a booking anytime. We kindly remind you to cancel bookings you cannot arrive for. Being reported as absent decreases your customer level points and the benefits you can enjoy.

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