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Edinburgh Old Town & Underground Historical Tour

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Activity Schedule

  • When does it run?

    Daily

  • Duration

    1.5 hours

  • Start time

    Different timeslots available (choose while booking)

  • Meeting Point

    Make your way to Old Police Box, 124A High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1QS. The ticket box is just outside the Tron Kirk and directly in front of Starbucks.

  • Ending Point

    Same as start point

Key Highlights

  • Uncover Edinburgh’s untold tales on this captivating 1.5‑hour walking tour.
  • Gain rare insights and vivid stories from a local historian who knows Edinburgh’s secrets inside out
  • Explore tucked‑away Victorian gardens, centuries‑old closes, and lesser‑known spots that most visitors never see
  • Learn where the first “skyscrapers” stood, the real-life criminal behind Jekyll & Hyde, and the surprising burial place of Ebenezer Scrooge

Overview

Embark on a 90-minute walking adventure guided by a passionate local historian, traveling off the usual tourist path through rich layers of Old Town history. Along the iconic Royal Mile, discover hidden closes, secret gardens, and forgotten landmarks. Then venture below into the atmospheric underground vaults, once home to everything from clandestine workshops to mysterious figures tied to Scotland’s darker chapters 

Along the way, learn surprising stories: the world’s earliest “skyscrapers” that once towered over the city, the Criminal who inspired Jekyll & Hyde, the origins of “Black Market,” the unlikely burial of Ebeneezer Scrooge, and the chilling ties between Edinburgh University and Burke & Hare.

Through this tour, step back into Edinburgh's dramatic past and get a chance to peek into lesser-known Old Town stories.

Inclusions & Exclusions

Inclusions

  • 1.5 hour Old Town & Underground Historical Tour
  • English speaking guide

Exclusions

  • Gratuities

Please note

Voucher information: Show your voucher on your smartphone or other device (if you'd rather print a copy - that's fine too!)

Please reach meeting point 15 minutes prior to scheduled departure time.

Please wear comfortable shoes as this tour involves walking through Old Town’s cobblestoned streets!

Unfortunately, children under 5 years are not permitted on this tour. Children over 5 years must be accompanied by an adult.

Wheelchair Accessible: No (Unfortunately our underground is only accessible via a flight of stairs.

This tour can operate in French/Italian/German, provided the group size is more than 5 people.

Top attractions in Edinburgh

  • Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Edinburgh Old Town & Royal Mile
  • Loch Lomond & Stirling Castle

Things to do in Edinburgh

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  • Edinburgh Ghost Tours & Underground Vaults
  • Cruises
  • Day Trips from Edinburgh
  • Scottish Whisky Tastings & Distillery Tours
  • Harry Potter Tours
  • City Tours in Edinburgh
  • Attraction Tickets

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