Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Offered in: English

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.

What's Included

  • Hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small Group Experience
  • Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    High Street
    Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

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    End point

    Castlehill
    Edinburgh EH1, UK

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

    What To Expect

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    Mercat Cross

    Meet your Storytelling Guide here for the start of your tour
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Parliament House

    Hear the history of Scotland's historic Parliament
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    St Giles' Cathedral

    View the exterior of this magnificent building
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Royal Mile

    Explore on foot with your storytelling guide
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    Admission Ticket Free

    John Knox House Museum

    View the exterior and hear the history from your guide
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Edinburgh Old Town

    Explore the narrow alleyways (closes) and historic buildings of this World Heritage site
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    30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Castlehill

    Enjoy the views over the city from the Castle esplanade
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
    • No children under 5

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the adventure start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    Activity code: C-2934P40

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    What's Included

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    • Hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
    • Small Group Experience
    • Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides

    Additional Info

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    • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
    • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
    • Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
    • No children under 5
    • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers

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    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the adventure for a full refund.

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    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the adventure start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the adventure start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the adventure local time (BST).

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