Edinburgh Old Town Tours: compare 5 options from £ 18

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults & Royal Mile Dark History Tour

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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults & Royal Mile Dark History Tour★ 4.70 (9,413) · 1hfrom£ 24View ›

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Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Castle, Royal Mile & Stories

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Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Castle, Royal Mile & Stories★ 5.00 (71) · 2hfrom£ 18View ›

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Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town

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Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town★ 5.00 (83) · 3h–4hfrom£ 230View ›

Edinburgh Old Town: Royal Mile & Mary King's Close Private Tour

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Edinburgh Old Town: Royal Mile & Mary King's Close Private Tour2h–3hYou start at Parliament Square beside St Giles' Cathedral and walk the Royal Mile's full length, descend into the sealed medieval lanes of Mary King's Close, explore Greyfriars Kirkyard's tombstone tales, and finish on Victoria Street. The tour lasts two hours, includes snacks, and covers both the landmarks first-time visitors expect and the underground history most miss. Your guide is licensed and knows the stories that connect the architecture to the people who lived and died here.Is it for me?Right for first-time visitors who want the main Edinburgh Old Town sights and the hidden underground history in one compact walk without arranging a guide separately—the two-hour length fits between other plans, and the licensed guide means the stories are accurate, not improvised.Instant confirmationfrom · per group£ 295View ›

Edinburgh Old Town and Rosslyn Chapel: full-day private tour

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Edinburgh Old Town and Rosslyn Chapel: full-day private tour★★★★★★★★★★ 5.00 (6)9hA nine-hour private tour of Edinburgh's Old Town and the Scottish countryside around Rosslyn Chapel, with hotel pickup, luxury transport for up to six passengers, and a live English-speaking guide. The itinerary moves from the medieval heart—Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral, Palace of Holyrood House, Arthur's Seat and Calton Hill—through the Georgian elegance of New Town, then south to the 15th-century Rosslyn Chapel, famous for its Masonic connections and later popularized by The Da Vinci Code. Bottled water is included; entry to Rosslyn Chapel is included, and optional paid entry to Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace or Royal Yacht Britannia can be added at checkout.Is it for me?Choose this tour if you want to see Edinburgh's medieval Old Town, Georgian New Town, and Rosslyn Chapel in one day with a guide driving you between each—book the private vehicle option if you prefer to move at your own pace without waiting for a group.Free cancellationfrom · per group£ 825View ›

Edinburgh Old Town Tours — what to know before booking

This guide compares 5 bookable options for Edinburgh Old Town Tours, with up-to-date prices and real traveler reviews. Prices start at £ 18. The average rating is 4.9 out of 5, based on 9,573 traveler reviews.

4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation. 2 private experiences are also available for closed groups. The verdict at the top highlights the travelers' favorite, the best price and the top-rated option, updated with live data.

Frequently asked questions

How much does Edinburgh Old Town Tours cost?

Prices start at £ 18. There are 5 options to compare, and the final price depends on the date, group size and the option you choose.

Can I book with free cancellation?

Yes: 4 of the 5 options offer free cancellation, so you can book now and confirm your plans later.

Which one is the travelers' favorite?

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults & Royal Mile Dark History Tour is the travelers' favorite, rated 4.7 out of 5 across 9,413 reviews.

Are private options available?

Yes, 2 private experiences are available if you prefer a closed group.

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