Edinburgh: Old Town Walking Tour with Local Guide
Vox City International Ltd
Start your tour near the Writer’s Museum, and follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s greatest literary figures such as Robert Burns. From there, you’ll explore the Royal Mile, hear stories about Mary Queen of Scots and take snaps of St Giles Cathedral. Step inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, and find out how it inspired the Harry Potter series. Uncover the cemetery’s haunted past, such as the Mackenzie Poltergeist, before finishing your tour at Covenanters’ Prison. Don’t forget to ask your guide on the best local pubs for a pint or a bite to eat. Afterwards, continue exploring the capital at your own pace with a city audio tour app.
Departure Point
- Meet your guide outside Castle Rock Cafe, located at 453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Return Details
- This tour concludes at Covenanters’ Prison.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - French
- Human tour guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Castle Rock Cafe
453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2NT
Meet your guide outside Castle Rock Cafe, located at 453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Writers' Museum
Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Discover some of the greatest literary figures in Scottish history. This museum celebrates the works of Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson, featuring personal items, portraits and more.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: James' Court
James' Court, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1
In the corner of James' Court lies the former home of James Boswell. The Scottish lawyer and literary figure is best known for writing the biography "Life of Samuel Johnson." Philosopher David Hume also once lived in this court.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Milne’s Court
Mylnes Court 517 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
Built in 1690, this courtyard was located in one of the most desirable neighbourhoods to live in Edinburgh. Its vibrancy became the blueprint of other areas, such as James' Court. Today, Milne's Court is home to students of the University of Edinburgh.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Edinburgh City Chambers
45-329 High Street, Edinburgh
Take a snap of the townhall which serves at the administrative centre of the city. Built in 1753, the building originally housed the Royal Exchange, before the Town Council relocated here in the 19th century. Fans of the film Braveheart will recognise the city chambers as the backdrop of a key scene.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh
Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, St Giles' Cathedral is around 900 years old. The church played an important role in the tumultuous religious history of Scotland, such as being central to events leading to the Scottish Reformation and the Covenanters' Rebellion.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Parliament Square
Parliament Square, Scotland EH1
Enjoy the views of historic Edinburgh from this square, including St Giles Cathedral and Parliament House. Visitors will also spot statues of several key figures, such as Adam Smith, the philosopher and father of economics; and King Charles II.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Victoria Street
Edinburgh
This charming cobblestone street is famous for its colourful buildings and unique architecture. Take a snap of the picturesque street and pass by the local boutiques.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Grassmarket
21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh
This historic marketplace is filled with fabulous scenery, including an iconic view of Edinburgh Castle towering above the picturesque architecture. Did you know its original purpose was to sell horses and cattle? Their grassy pens are what gave the market its name!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Greyfriars Kirk
26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Pass by this old parish church that was founded in 1620. The church was significantly damaged during the Anglo-Scottish war by Oliver Cromwell's troops. It also underwent significant reconstruction after the gunpowder store exploded in 1718 and destroyed a tower.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Greyfriars Covenanters' Prison
5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2QL
Finish your tour at Greyfriars Kirkyard, the famous haunted cemetery. Hundreds of Covenanters were imprisoned here in the 17th century, and their spirits are rumoured to still walk this area. Keep an eye out for the Mackenzie Poltergeist...
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Edinburgh city audio guide before arrival.
- Live commentary in English, French or Spanish (select at checkout)
- Edinburgh walking tour (2 hours)
- Edinburgh city audio tour app in English
- Guided access to Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Certified Blue Badge Guide
- 15% Discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)
Exclusions
- Tips for the guide
- Transportation
- Entry to attractions
- Headset and mobile device
Redemption Instructions
Meet your guide outside Castle Rock Cafe, located at 453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Please dress appropriately for the weather as the tour will be outdoors.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: customer@voxcity.com, or text us on WhatsApp at +39 345 5617956 (https://wa.me/393455617956). Our opening hours are from 7:00am to 7:00pm CET, Monday to Sunday.
****Edinburgh Gin Distillery Discount****
Enjoy a 15% Discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability). Redeem on their website (https://www.edinburghgin.com/visit) using discount code: VOX15.
Or show this voucher to redeem your discount in–store.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Vox City International Ltd in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
Start your tour near the Writer’s Museum, and follow in the footsteps of Scotland’s greatest literary figures such as Robert Burns. From there, you’ll explore the Royal Mile, hear stories about Mary Queen of Scots and take snaps of St Giles Cathedral. Step inside Greyfriars Kirkyard, and find out how it inspired the Harry Potter series. Uncover the cemetery’s haunted past, such as the Mackenzie Poltergeist, before finishing your tour at Covenanters’ Prison. Don’t forget to ask your guide on the best local pubs for a pint or a bite to eat. Afterwards, continue exploring the capital at your own pace with a city audio tour app.
Departure Point
- Meet your guide outside Castle Rock Cafe, located at 453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Return Details
- This tour concludes at Covenanters’ Prison.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Audio guide - English
- Human tour guide - English
- Human tour guide - French
- Human tour guide - Spanish
Points of Interest
Stop At: The Castle Rock Cafe
453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2NT
Meet your guide outside Castle Rock Cafe, located at 453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Writers' Museum
Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
Discover some of the greatest literary figures in Scottish history. This museum celebrates the works of Robert Burns, Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson, featuring personal items, portraits and more.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: James' Court
James' Court, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1
In the corner of James' Court lies the former home of James Boswell. The Scottish lawyer and literary figure is best known for writing the biography "Life of Samuel Johnson." Philosopher David Hume also once lived in this court.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Milne’s Court
Mylnes Court 517 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh
Built in 1690, this courtyard was located in one of the most desirable neighbourhoods to live in Edinburgh. Its vibrancy became the blueprint of other areas, such as James' Court. Today, Milne's Court is home to students of the University of Edinburgh.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Edinburgh City Chambers
45-329 High Street, Edinburgh
Take a snap of the townhall which serves at the administrative centre of the city. Built in 1753, the building originally housed the Royal Exchange, before the Town Council relocated here in the 19th century. Fans of the film Braveheart will recognise the city chambers as the backdrop of a key scene.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh
Also known as the High Kirk of Edinburgh, St Giles' Cathedral is around 900 years old. The church played an important role in the tumultuous religious history of Scotland, such as being central to events leading to the Scottish Reformation and the Covenanters' Rebellion.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Parliament Square
Parliament Square, Scotland EH1
Enjoy the views of historic Edinburgh from this square, including St Giles Cathedral and Parliament House. Visitors will also spot statues of several key figures, such as Adam Smith, the philosopher and father of economics; and King Charles II.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Victoria Street
Edinburgh
This charming cobblestone street is famous for its colourful buildings and unique architecture. Take a snap of the picturesque street and pass by the local boutiques.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Grassmarket
21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh
This historic marketplace is filled with fabulous scenery, including an iconic view of Edinburgh Castle towering above the picturesque architecture. Did you know its original purpose was to sell horses and cattle? Their grassy pens are what gave the market its name!
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Greyfriars Kirk
26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
Pass by this old parish church that was founded in 1620. The church was significantly damaged during the Anglo-Scottish war by Oliver Cromwell's troops. It also underwent significant reconstruction after the gunpowder store exploded in 1718 and destroyed a tower.
Duration: Not Available
Stop At: Greyfriars Covenanters' Prison
5 Forrest Hill, Edinburgh, Scotland EH1 2QL
Finish your tour at Greyfriars Kirkyard, the famous haunted cemetery. Hundreds of Covenanters were imprisoned here in the 17th century, and their spirits are rumoured to still walk this area. Keep an eye out for the Mackenzie Poltergeist...
Duration: Not Available
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please bring comfortable shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.
- Scan the QR code on your voucher to download the Edinburgh city audio guide before arrival.
- Live commentary in English, French or Spanish (select at checkout)
- Edinburgh walking tour (2 hours)
- Edinburgh city audio tour app in English
- Guided access to Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Certified Blue Badge Guide
- 15% Discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability)
Exclusions
- Tips for the guide
- Transportation
- Entry to attractions
- Headset and mobile device
Redemption Instructions
Meet your guide outside Castle Rock Cafe, located at 453 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT. Your guide will be wearing a dark blue ‘VoxCity’ uniform and holding an umbrella. Please arrive 5 minutes early.
Please dress appropriately for the weather as the tour will be outdoors.
If you have any questions, please reach out to us at: customer@voxcity.com, or text us on WhatsApp at +39 345 5617956 (https://wa.me/393455617956). Our opening hours are from 7:00am to 7:00pm CET, Monday to Sunday.
****Edinburgh Gin Distillery Discount****
Enjoy a 15% Discount off Edinburgh Gin Distillery experiences (subject to availability). Redeem on their website (https://www.edinburghgin.com/visit) using discount code: VOX15.
Or show this voucher to redeem your discount in–store.
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
The tour identified in this promotion is made available through Viator. Groupon is not affiliated with or sponsored by the Vox City International Ltd in connection with this deal. Please contact Groupon customer service for all inquiries related to this offer. Inquiries placed to Viator will be directed back to Groupon.
This offer is not eligible for promo codes.
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14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
Offer is not eligible for our promo codes or other discounts.