Essential Edinburgh Free Tour: Historic Center

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Duration: 2 hours

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Discover the heart of the Scottish capital with this 2-hour free tour of Edinburgh. Accompanied by an expert local guide, you'll take in the city's most iconic sights, including St. Giles' Cathedral, the Royal Mile, and the famous Greyfriars Cemetery, steeped in history and legend.

The meeting point is at 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles Cathedral, where you will recognise your guide by his black umbrella. You can choose to take the tour in English , Spanish, Italian or German (subject to availability) when you book. Ideal for the whole family and adapted for people with reduced mobility!

Explore Edinburgh, home of legends and inspiration for Harry Potter.
Walk the historic Royal Mile and its most famous streets.
Visit Greyfriars Cemetery and the sculpture of faithful Bobby.

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Edinburgh's historic city centre walking tour

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Embark on a fascinating walking tour of Edinburgh's historic city centre and immerse yourself in centuries of history, mystery and culture. This free tour offers you the perfect opportunity to get up close and personal with the city's most important monuments, while discovering anecdotes and curiosities that few tourists know about.

You will start the tour in front of the majestic St. Giles Cathedral, the spiritual heart of the city, and then walk along the Royal Mile, Edinburgh's most famous avenue that connects the castle to Holyrood Palace. During the walk, your guide will share with you details about the City Chambers and other architectural gems of the capital.

The tour will also take you to places steeped in magic, such as Victoria Street, known for inspiring the creation of Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter novels. You'll also make a special stop at the statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Scotland's most loyal dog, and learn about the legends surrounding Greyfriars Cemetery, which was also a source of inspiration for J.K. Rowling.

This essential tour of Edinburgh is perfect for first-time visitors and lovers of history and literature. A dynamic and entertaining tour that will show you the essence of one of Europe's most beautiful cities, with passionate guides who will make you feel part of every story.

How does a free tour work?

A free tour is a guided walking tour without a fixed price. At the end of the tour, it is up to you to evaluate the quality of the service with your contribution to the guide.