Edinburgh Historical Walking Tour and Whisky Tasting

Uncover the rich history of Edinburgh on this 5-hour walking tour, taking you through both the Old and New Towns. Begin at the Royal Mile and explore highlights like St Giles’ Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle, where historical tales come to life. Stroll down Victoria Street, visit Greyfriars Kirkyard, and see the famous Elephant House Café. Enjoy a coffee break before crossing North Bridge into New Town, admiring its grand architecture. Conclude your tour with a signature whisky tasting at the Johnnie Walker Princes Street Experience, complete with immersive storytelling and stunning views.
- 5-hour guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old and New Towns
- Visit iconic sites like St Giles’ Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle, and Greyfriars Kirkyard
- Enjoy a coffee break at a local café during the tour
- Experience a signature whisky tasting at Johnnie Walker Princes Street

Meeting Point

Tron Kirk Market

122 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK

Your guide will be outside Tron Kirk opposite Bella Italia on the Royal Mile holding a Sign Top Sights Tours.

What's included:

• Tour Guide and Whisky Expert

What to expect:

Duration: 5 hours

St Giles' Cathedral

High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

See the stunning St Giles’ Cathedral, the spiritual heart of the city for over 900 years, with its soaring ceilings and ornate Thistle Chapel.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Victoria Street

Edinburgh

Descending into the heart of the Old Town, walk along the colorful and curving Victoria Street, an inspiration for Harry Potter’s Diagon Alley

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grassmarket

21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS

Once the site of lively markets and darker tales of public executions.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

From outside its gates, your guide will unravel stories of kings, sieges, and stolen crowns while enjoying sweeping city views.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Greyfriars Kirk

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ

Final resting place of many notable Scots and home to the loyal legend of Greyfriars Bobby.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

University of Edinburgh

Old College South Bridge, , Edinburgh, EH8 9YL

Old College of the University of Edinburgh, where your guide will share stories of Enlightenment-era thinkers and groundbreaking alumni like Charles Darwin and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Balmoral

1 Princes Street, The Balmoral Hotel, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ

Begin at the iconic Balmoral Hotel, a symbol of Edinburgh’s Victorian opulence, before moving into the sleek St James Quarter, a modern development blending old and new.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Scott Monument

E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ

Continue on to reach the towering Scott Monument, a tribute to literary legend Sir Walter Scott, then stroll along Princes Street, with postcard views of the castle and lush gardens below.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Charlotte Square

West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square, , Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ

A showcase of neoclassical style, and pass through St Andrew Square toward Charlotte Square, home to the beautifully preserved Georgian House. This area represents Edinburgh at its most refined, a world away from the medieval maze of the Old Town.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Johnnie Walker Princes Street

145 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4BL

Finish in style at Johnnie Walker Princes Street, where your guide will check you in for a signature whisky tasting experience. Explore the story of Scotland’s most iconic spirit through immersive storytelling, guided tastings, and breathtaking rooftop views.

1 hour • Admission Ticket Included