Edinburgh - Old Town Stories

The perfect introduction to the city.
Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous landmarks, but also to some of the hidden gems that make our beloved city so special.

You'll learn about the origins of Scotland and Edinburgh, hear the stories of our illustrious citizens and (in)famous residents, wander among graves and through cobbled streets, always in the company of a knowledgeable and personable guide.

Not to be missed!

Meeting Point

West Parliament Square

W Parliament Sq, Parliament Sqr, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

Find us across the square in Front of St. Giles Cathedral. Search for the white umbrella with the logo of All-Star Guides.

What's included:

• In-person guide

What to expect:

Duration: 2 hours

Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh, EH1

The perfect introduction to the history of Scotland and Edinburgh in particular. Wander around Old Town Edinburgh in the company of an expert guide, and hear about the origins of Scotland and its capital.

Pass by without stopping

St Giles' Cathedral

High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE

Walk around St. Giles Cathedral and hear about its history, John Knox and the Reformation, and how the Wars of the Three Kingdoms may have started.

15 minutes

Mercat Cross

Mercat Cross, Edinburgh

Hear about the architecture of the city, and the impact of the Great Fire of 1824.

10 minutes

Royal Mile

High St., , Edinburgh, EH1 2PB

Walk up the Royal Mile, and hear about important long-gone buildings, as well as some of the surrounding landmarks and statues.

Pass by without stopping

Writers' Museum

Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2PA

Hear about one of the city's oldest standing buildings, now home to the Writer's Museum, dedicated to some of the most famous Scottish Writers.

10 minutes

Edinburgh Castle

Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG

Without a doubt the most imposing building in the city. Hear about its origins and importance.

Pass by without stopping

Grassmarket

21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS

Hear about the former gallows site, as well as some of the characters that met their fate there. Hear about the Covenanters and visit the Memorial.

10 minutes

Greyfriars

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QQ

Visit the gates of the Covenanters Prison, and hear about one of the most convoluted periods of history. Hear about the bodysnatching activity in Edinburgh and its impact in the studies of anatomy. Finally, listen to the heart-warming story of Greyfriars Bobby.

30 minutes