Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour
Overview
See the best of Edinburgh Old Town, learn all about its history—and explore totally independently, without worries of crowds—on this private, self-led audio tour. The creator of this amazing experience is Jule, who will be your audio voice and "virtual" companion during the whole experience.
Upon booking, download the app to your smartphone and use when, and as often, as you’d like. You’ll see neighbourhoods and landmarks like The Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle, St Giles’ Cathedral, the Grassmarket, the Writers Museum and much more, and will learn behind-the-scenes stories from the audio narration of a Local Expert.
Please note: when booking, you will get an email with instructions on how to download our app and unlock the tour.
What's Included
- Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
- Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
- Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
- Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
- In-person Guide
Meeting Location
Loch Ness Discovery Centre
192 Parliament Square, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
435 Lawnmarket
Edinburgh EH1 2NT, UK
This is the end of the tour, you'll be free to wander around the Old Town afterwards!
What To Expect
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Royal Mile
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Mercat Cross
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Parliament Square (pass by)
John Knox Statue (pass by)
St Giles' Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Heart of Midlothian (pass by)
Estatua David Hume (pass by)
The Hub
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Grassmarket
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Scott Monument (pass by)
Writers' Museum
5 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-329930P6
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Average 5.00 out of 5 stars based on 6 traveler reviews collected by Cool Shore Excursions and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Cool Shore Excursions customers.
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- Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need.
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour.
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour.
- Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app.
- Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!).
- Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour.
- In-person Guide.
The minimum age to participate is 8..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
- Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
- Jule will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
- Any entrance fee for the attractions mentioned during the tour
- In-person Guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
