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The Original Free Tour of Edinburgh

4.85
Excellent(124)
Duration: 2 hours and 30 minutes
Languages: English and Spanish
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Registered on 22 October 2021
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We invented the Free Walking Tour in 2003. We've been the best Free Tour ever since. SANDEMANs means quality. We work with superb local guides in some of the world’s best cities to bring you incredible walking tours and other unmissable experiences! The local expert guides perform the FREE Tour on a tips-only basis, requiring them to provide nothing but the best tour every time, and ensuring that you have an unforgettable experience.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

The stories of Edinburgh are almost too amazing to be true, but as you join this entertaining walking tour with an expert local guide, you will discover tales that you simply couldn't make up. Hear the stories of the English kings and how the Edinburgh locals showed what they thought of them, discover the real-life Dr Jekyl and Mr Hyde, and learn why leaving the pub at closing time in old Edinburgh was a particularly dangerous undertaking. These local tour guides bring Edinburgh's history to life as they take you to major landmarks in Edinburgh's Old Town like St Gile's Cathedral, the Scottish Writer's Museum, and the Grassmarket, where public executions didn't always go according to plan.

Of course though, Edinburgh's fascinating history is not just made up of madmen. Discover heroic men and women like William Wallace and the Stone of Destiny, learn about Scottish literary greats at the Scottish Writers' Museum (we promise you can name more of them than you think!), and even discover a sweet local dog who redefined the word loyalty at Greyfriars Kirkyard.

Highlights:

  • Stroll up the Royal Mile, visiting St Gile’s Cathedral and other major landmarks
  • Meet Scottish greats like William Wallace
  • Visit the pub (and history!) filled Grassmarket
  • Help to contribute to the local community at your coffee break at the Grassmarket Project
  • See the National Museum of Scotland

Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
130 High St, Edinburgh EH1, UK
We will be at 130 High Street (The Royal Mile), on the corner with Stevenlaw's Close
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

4.85
Excellent(124)
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Professionalism
4.85
Fun
4.81
Communication
4.68
Quality
4.77
Route
4.61

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group bookings.
Pets
Not suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
The Original Free Tour of Edinburgh
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