On foot · EDINBURGH WALKING TOURS
One downhill spine, closes dropping off both sides, and a sealed city underneath the bridges. These 15 cover the castle, the vaults and the kirkyards after dark, priced and timed.
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with a live guide such as Kieran, Jenny, Robbie, or Nadine. Expect Rowling-related stories, a Hogwarts sorting, house points, a Harry Potter quiz, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Victoria Street, and Edinburgh history. No Harry Potter film locations are included.
“The tour was great Josh was so knowledgeable and fun it was such a great group”
Meet near St. Giles’ Cathedral, walk uphill to Edinburgh Castle, and spend 90 minutes hearing stories from guides such as Joe, Jen, Valeria, and Nick. The tour stays outdoors, then leaves you free to visit the Royal Palace, Great Hall, museums, prisons, and chapel on your own.
“Very good Very intresting too and learnt loads the tour guide was brilliant”
Meet your English-speaking guide on Edinburgh’s Lawnmarket, walk part of the Royal Mile, then descend beneath South Bridge into chilly stone vaults. Expect stories of poverty, crime, witchcraft, and reported hauntings, with guides such as Josh, Louisa, Kieran, and James bringing the hour to life.
“First it wasn't advised that the tour walking on uneven ground and very high steps which was difficult to get up. Also about feel enclosed in confirmed space if I was advised of this I would of not gone on the tour as some of my party couldn't do the tour. Lisa who was our guide was very informative and interesting. I was very disappointed not what I thought.”
Meet near St Giles’ Cathedral and walk to Edinburgh Castle with a guide such as Joe, Sonia, Raj, or Valeria. Expect 90 minutes of outdoor storytelling inside the castle walls, followed by free time to enter the Royal Palace, Great Hall, museums, prisons, and other buildings.
“Perfect way to start my first visit to Edinburgh! The tour offered a perfect mix of history, culture, wit and lunch recommendations at the end. Must do!”
Meet near Adam Smith’s statue on the Royal Mile for a 90-minute English walking tour to Edinburgh Castle. Guides such as Koffe, Steph, Greg, Graeme, Euan, and Ben bring Scottish stories to life, then leave you free to explore the castle buildings on your own.
“Energetic guide who loved history. Made for a great experience! I traveled alone but this tour company was extremely friendly”
Meet at 6:30 pm on the Royal Mile for a two-hour walk through Edinburgh’s darker past. Guides such as Niamh, G, Brian, James, and Charlie lead you to North Bridge, Calton Hill, and a historic cemetery, with murder, witch trials, Burke and Hare, and ghost stories along the way.
“Enjoyed the tour and locations. Would have appreciated more sites and less unnecessary talking about things that were not important to tour locations.”
Spend two hours walking Edinburgh’s UNESCO-listed Old Town with guides such as Koffe, Max, Euan, Ben, or Graeme. Expect medieval stories, folklore, Scottish Enlightenment context, Harry Potter connections, and practical tips for pubs, cafés, and further sightseeing. Bring good shoes and clothing for rain.
“our guide Max was very interesting. i liked the tour very much . thank you. Marianne”
Meet your guide on the Royal Mile for a short history walk before descending into Edinburgh’s underground vaults. Expect stories of poverty, torture, death, and reported paranormal activity. Guides such as James, Louisa, Dom, Aimee, and Brendan bring plenty of humor and theatrical storytelling.
“Informative and super interesting look at the Edinburgh vaults. Louisa was a fantastic tour guide! Definitely recommend!”
This two-hour English walking tour introduces you to Edinburgh’s Old Town through cobbled lanes, closes, legends, and major sights. Guides such as Max, Greg, Jule, Angus, and Ben bring different stories and humor. Expect a gentle overview, outside views of Edinburgh Castle, and useful food tips.
“Excellent tour, interesting and informative.Georgia was very good, very engaging. Tour was just the right length with well timed stop for hot drinks. Thank You”
Join Scotsman and comedian Daniel Downie for a two-hour walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Expect sharp jokes, Scottish history, castle views, adult humor, and Daniel’s friendly dog Braan. The tour is in English, limited to 20 people, and open only to ages 16 and over.
“We had a blast with Daniel. We learned a lot and laughed even more. A highlight of our trip for sure. Don’t hesitate, just try it.”
Walk Edinburgh after dark with guides such as James, Diva, Darren, Jordan, and Brendan. Hear the stories behind Greyfriars Graveyard, then descend into South Bridge’s warm, damp vaults. Expect history, paranormal tales, humor, and a few narrow steps, but no theatrical jump scares.
“This Tour was so good! Darrin was awesome and a great storyteller. We thoroughly enjoyed our evening and glad we chose the after dark time. Thank-you”
Join guides such as Jen, Sonia, Tommy, Gavin, or Niamh for a two-hour English, German, or French walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town. Expect graveyards, plague stories, witch trials, Burke and Hare, Scottish faeries, local jokes, and views from the Calton Hill area.
“The overall length of the tour was good, however and a bitterly cold evening maybe a couple more places to visit as it felt very cold while listening intently. This though is not a criticism as each stopped was fairly detailed. Jen the tour guide was very knowledgeable and descriptive.”
Walk Edinburgh’s Old Town with an English-speaking guide and connect its streets, graveyard, school, cafés, and The Balmoral with Harry Potter. Guides such as Sarah, Kristel, Ryan, and Australian David bring the stories to life, while quizzes and Edinburgh history keep the tour engaging for fans and newcomers.
“Exceptional! Sarah was fantastic. We learned a ton about Edinburgh and Harry Potter. We saw lots of sights and had a great time. I would recommend this tour to anyone!”
Spend about three hours walking Edinburgh’s Old Town and Royal Mile with a guide such as Fiona, Stuart Usher, David, or Dr Alison Duncan. Expect Scottish history, local stories, castle views, closes, pubs, tenements, and a small group capped at 12 people.
“An absolutely fascinating tour, learnt so much about Edinburgh's place in history and the people who shaped it. We were lucky enough to be guided by a son of Edinburgh, thank you.”
Start at Mercat Cross and follow a guide such as Craig, Linda, Nicola, or Marina through Old Town closes, St. Giles, Parliament Square, and Castlehill. The tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle, where a 45-minute introduction leaves you free to explore, if your booking includes castle entry.
“Not a great experience because she was late picking us up by about 10 min, it was a long walk to her car, and she drove too fast which made us nervous! Not professional!”
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