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Guided tour
- Guided walking tour led by a charismatic character guide, exploring Edinburgh’s Old Town and its hidden corners.
- Step into secret closes, courtyards, and gardens while uncovering stories of Mary Queen of Scots and literary legends.
- Outlander fans will love visiting iconic filming locations woven into the city’s historic streets.
- Taste a traditional Scottish haggis fritter with whisky cream sauce, plus a dram of Glenlivet whisky in a cozy local spot.
- Finish on a sweet note with handmade Scottish fudge and Tablet from The Fudge House.
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
- Charismatic character guide
- Visit to secret closes, courtyards, and gardens
- Stories of historical and literary figures
- Visit to Outlander filming locations
- Taster of traditional Scottish haggis fritter (vegetarian option available) with mashed potatoes, neeps, and whisky cream sauce
- Dram of Glenlivet whisky
- Sample of handmade Scottish fudge and Tablet from The Fudge House
- Does not include entrance tickets to any attractions.
These tickets can't be cancelled or rescheduled.
Are you ready to uncover a side of Edinburgh most visitors miss?
Join our Historical Gems Walking Tour, a delightful journey through the city’s lesser-known corners, led by a charismatic character guide who will bring Edinburgh’s hidden history to life.
Wander through secret closes, tucked away courtyards, and atmospheric gardens as you explore stories of Mary Queen of Scots, Robert Rabbie Burns, and literary legends like J. K. Rowling and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. You’ll even visit iconic Outlander filming locations along the way.
Along your adventure, you’ll be treated to one of Scotland’s most iconic dishes... A tower-shaped taster of traditional Scottish haggis fritter on a bed of creamy mashed potatoes and mashed neeps with a whisky cream sauce (this can be made vegetarian). This will be paired perfectly and washed down with a warming dram of Glenlivet whisky, all served within the cosy atmosphere of MacKays On The Mile – one of Old Town Edinburgh’s most characterful and welcoming spots.
And the indulgence doesn’t end there! Thanks to the iconic Fudge House on the historic Canongate, you’ll also receive a delicious sample of handmade Scottish fudge and melt-in-the-mouth Tablet. Consider it a sweet tooth interrogation!
See this city like never before! A charming experience for both curious locals and visitors alike.Please let us know any dietary requirements ahead of the tour.
What to bring
- Wear comfortable walking shoes, as this is an outdoor walking tour and street surfaces in Edinburgh Old Town can be uneven.
Accessibility
- Street surfaces in Edinburgh Old Town can be uneven, so please consider this if you have mobility issues.
Additional information
- Please inform the tour provider of any dietary requirements ahead of the tour.
- Free cancellation is available up to 24 hours in advance.
- Please check your final voucher for the redemption details and specific instructions.
- Your voucher will be emailed to you shortly.
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