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Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour
(9) Reviews
Edinburgh
About
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.
Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist
Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved to this day, in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Take a journey through time, as you explore the lives of Edinburgh residents from generations past and gone – from historical figures like Mary Queen o...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
Small Group Experience
Meeting Points
Departure
Mercat Cross
Look for the 8-sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
Return
Castlehill
Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade.
Important Information
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Wheelchair accessible
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Children under 16 must be accompanied by an adult
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No children under 5
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Multi-Sensory Small Group Historic Old Town Walking Tour
(9) Reviews
Edinburgh
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$43.50
Price varies by group size
About
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.
Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist
Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved to this day, in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.
Take a journey through time, as you explore the lives of Edinburgh residents from generations past and gone – from historical figures like Mary Queen o...
Highlights
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
1 hour and 30 minutes
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
Small Group Experience
Meeting Points
Departure
Mercat Cross
Look for the 8-sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
Return
Castlehill
Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade.
Itinerary
1
Mercat Cross
Meet your Storytelling Guide here for the start of your tour
5 minutes
2
Parliament House
Hear the history of Scotland's historic Parliament
5 minutes
3
St Giles' Cathedral
View the exterior of this magnificent building
5 minutes
4
Royal Mile
Explore on foot with your storytelling guide
5
John Knox House Museum
View the exterior and hear the history from your guide
5 minutes
6
Edinburgh Old Town
Explore the narrow alleyways (closes) and historic buildings of this World Heritage site
30 minutes
7
Castlehill
Enjoy the views over the city from the Castle esplanade
