“Robert has an encyclopedic knowledge of the
history of Edinburgh. His enthusiasm is
contagious and we spent a wonderful day seeing
the whole center city with him. It was the
highlight of our trip and informed everything else
we chose to see and do. A great first day in
Edinburgh!”
EvanstonMama- Tripadvisor - September 2019
AVERAGE TRIPADVISOR RATING FOR THIS TOUR =
OLD
EDINBURGH
TOUR
(Private tour)
Walk in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Robert Burns and many others. Discover long-lost buildings, execution sites and find out what it was like to live in Old Edinburgh!
This Old Edinburgh tour takes you in and around the Old
Town part of the famous UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Edinburgh has been Scotland’s capital city for hundreds of
years. If something important happened in Scotland,
Edinburgh was often at the centre of it. If something
important happened in Edinburgh, it was usually of
significance to the rest of the country.
Each story we tell is about a famous historical character.
Each of these stories is shared in a location which played a
part in that person’s life. You are walking in the footsteps
of royals and rogues, murdered and murderers. From
Greyfriars Kirkyard to the Grassmarket, the West Bow, the
Royal Mile and some of the closes and wynds of the Old
Town, this tour gives you a great appreciation of Edinburgh
and her fascinating story.
COVID-19 AND YOUR SAFETY
We have achieved the “Good to Go” standard for the COVID-
19 procedures we’ve put in place to give you a safe tour.
You can find out more about our COVID-19 policy here.
LET US REVEAL OUR CITY’S FASCINATING HISTORY
WE SHARE FIVE THINGS WE LOVE ABOUT THIS TOUR!
WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS GUIDED TOUR ?
Stop 1 - Meet your Edinburgh tour guide in
Greyfriars Kirkyard and the find out about
the legend of Greyfriars Bobby.
Stop 2 - The Grassmarket and the story of
Scotland’s most significant royal wedding.
Stop 3 - The West Bow (the Ovir Bow) and
the story of Mary, Queen of Scots in
Edinburgh.
Stop 4 - The Lawnmarket and Riddle’s Court.
See one of Edinburgh’s most authentic ‘Old
Town’ places.
Stop 5 - Parliament Square and the exterior
of St Giles’. Find out about the hanging of
Deacon Brodie…right where it happened!
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OUR ASSURANCES TO YOU
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?
THE SECRETS WE SHARE
THE SITES WE TAKE YOU TO
“His tour was funny, informative and
included visual aids. He was a story teller of
the history of Edinburgh and
enthusiastically answered our questions.
You could tell he loved the history of his
hometown and shared that love with us. “
Ambassador757284- TripAdvisor review of The Old
Edinburgh Walking Tour - October 2019
“Great tour, great
guide”
TRIPADVISOR REVIEW OF THE OLD EDINBURGH TOUR
WHAT HAVE OUR GUESTS SAID?
CONTACT US
robert@historicedinburghtours.co.uk
+44 (0)7590 026 077
28/2 BRIDGE ROAD
EDINBURGH
EH13 0LQ
Registered in Scotland - SC454482
ONLINE EXPERIENCES
© Historic Edinburgh Tours Ltd 2020
QUIBBLE-FREE REFUND
We offer a full refund if
you cancel your tour more
than 12 hours before your
tour is due to start.
A PICTURE TELLS A
THOUSAND WORDS
Your guide will carry an A3
folder packed with ‘then and
now’ images to help you
imagine Edinburgh as it once
was.
FRIENDLY GUIDE - IN A KILT!
Robert was born in
Edinburgh and has lived here
all his life. He researched all
our tours and has an
extensive knowledge of
Edinburgh and her history.
ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
If you have someone with
mobility issues, please
contact us in advance so
that we can offer some
appropriate changes to the
route.
PERFECT FOR CHILDREN
Your guide is a qualified
primary school teacher and
knows how to engage your
children.
CONVENIENCE
Your tour is private. You can
choose when it starts and we
can make some alterations to
the route if needed. You've
got the freedom to ask all the
questions you want!
Stop 6 - The High Street and the Mercat
Cross. Walk in the footsteps of Mary, Queen
of Scots, Robert Burns and Bonnie Prince
Charlie.
Stop 7 - The John Knox House (exterior) and
the Netherbow. Find out about a Jacobite
attack on Edinburgh.
Stop 8 - The Cowgate. Find out about
terrible poverty in ‘Little Ireland’ during the
19th century.
Stop 9 - Edinburgh University. Find out
about the Burke and Hare murders.
Stop 10 - Old College, Edinburgh University.
Hear the story of one of Scotland’s most
famous assassinations.
YOUR OLD TOWN OF EDINBURGH TOUR
QUIBBLE-FREE REFUND
We offer a full refund if you cancel your tour more
than 12 hours before your tour is due to start.
FRIENDLY GUIDE - IN A KILT!
Robert is your local guide. He was born in Edinburgh
and has lived here all his life. He researched all our
tours and has an excellent knowledge of Edinburgh’s
history.
ACCESSIBILITY OPTIONS
If you have someone with mobility issues, please
contact us in advance so that we can offer route
changes.
PERFECT FOR CHILDREN
Robert, your guide, is a qualified primary school
teacher and will help keep your children engaged.
CONVENIENCE
Your tour is private - you can choose when it starts.
You can ask all the questions you want to!
OUR ASSURANCES TO YOU
WHY SHOULD YOU CHOOSE US?
This Old Edinburgh tour takes you in and around the
Old Town part of the famous UNESCO World Heritage
Site.
Edinburgh has been Scotland’s capital city for
hundreds of years. If something important happened
in Scotland, Edinburgh was often at the centre of it. If
something important happened in Edinburgh, it was
usually of significance to the rest of the country.
Each story we tell is about a famous historical
character. Each of these stories is shared in a location
which played a part in that person’s life. You are
walking in the footsteps of royals and rogues,
murdered and murderers. From Greyfriars Kirkyard to
the Grassmarket, the West Bow, the Royal Mile and
some of the closes and wynds of the Old Town, this
tour gives you a great appreciation of Edinburgh and
her fascinating story.
“Robert has an encyclopedic knowledge of the
history of Edinburgh. His enthusiasm is contagious
and we spent a wonderful day seeing the whole
center city with him. It was the highlight of our trip
and informed everything else we chose to see and
do. A great first day in Edinburgh!”
EvanstonMama- Tripadvisor
- September 2019
YOUR OLD TOWN OF EDINBURGH TOUR
LET US REVEAL OUR CITY’S FASCINATING HISTORY
“On 10/21/19 Robert guided our large group of 37
around to the historic sites on the Royal Mile. His
tour was funny, informative and included visual aids.
He was a story teller of the history of Edinburgh and
enthusiastically answered our questions. You could
tell he loved the history of his hometown and shared
that love with us. “
Ambassador757284- TripAdvisor review of The Old Edinburgh Walking
Tour - October 2019
“Great tour, great
guide”
AVERAGE TRIPADVISOR RATING FOR THIS TOUR =
OLD EDINBURGH
TOUR
(Private Tour) Walk in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Robert Burns and many others. Discover long-lost buildings, execution sites and find out what it was like to live in Old Edinburgh!h!
WE SHARE FIVE THINGS WE
LOVE ABOUT THIS TOUR!
WHY SHOULD YOU TAKE THIS GUIDED TOUR ?
COVID-19 AND YOUR SAFETY
We have achieved the “Good to Go” standard for the COVID-
19 procedures we’ve put in place to give you a safe tour.
You can find out more about our COVID-19 policy here.
© Historic Edinburgh Tours Ltd 2020
Text/Call us :
+44 (0)7590 026 077
ONLINE EXPERIENCES
THE SECRETS WE SHARE
THE SITES WE TAKE YOU TO
Stop 1 - Meet your Edinburgh tour guide in
Greyfriars Kirkyard and the find out about the
legend of Greyfriars Bobby.
Stop 2 - The Grassmarket and the story of Scotland’s
most significant royal wedding.
Stop 3 - The West Bow (the Ovir Bow) and the story
of Mary, Queen of Scots in Edinburgh.
Stop 4 - The Lawnmarket and Riddle’s Court. See
one of Edinburgh’s most authentic ‘Old Town’ places.
Stop 5 - Parliament Square and the exterior of St
Giles’. Find out about the hanging of Deacon
Brodie…right where it happened!
Stop 6 - The High Street and the Mercat Cross. Walk
in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, Robert
Burns and Bonnie Prince Charlie.
Stop 7 - The John Knox House (exterior) and the
Netherbow. Find out about a Jacobite attack on
Edinburgh.
Stop 8 - The Cowgate. Find out about terrible
poverty in ‘Little Ireland’ during the 19th century.
Stop 9 - Edinburgh University. Find out about the
Burke and Hare murders.
Stop 10 - Old College, Edinburgh University. Hear
the story of one of Scotland’s most famous
assassinations.
A PICTURE TELLS A THOUSAND WORDS
Your guide will carry an A3 folder packed with ‘then and
now’ images to help you imagine Edinburgh as it once was.
