Old Town Historical and Underground Tour
Overview
Led by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this 90-minute tour is a fascinating journey through Edinburgh’s celebrated Old Town. Revel in the majesty of the famous Royal Mile with its stunning architecture, but also visit the secluded closes and courts lying just off the High Street and discover their dramatic stories. Find out about the world famous poets, novelists, philosophers and inventors who called this neighbourhood home but also the notorious thieves, murderers and bodysnatchers who stalked the streets after dark. The tour includes a trip through Canongate Kirkyard and a visit to our underground vaults below South Bridge, where you will find out how it came to be and who used to live there.
What's Included
- For those who want to learn more about Edinburgh’s past this tour is a must do!
- Access to our exclusive section of underground.
- Learn about the extraordinary events which shaped this great city.
- 90 Minute tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.
- Relaxed nature of the tour allows for plenty of questions and further discussion.
- Tour led by a well trained, highly knowledgeable and personable guide.
- N/A
Meeting Location
124 High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
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Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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Activity code: C-36194P14
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from Key West Private Charters customers.
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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- For those who want to learn more about Edinburgh’s past this tour is a must do!.
- Access to our exclusive section of underground.
- Learn about the extraordinary events which shaped this great city.
- 90 Minute tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.
- Relaxed nature of the tour allows for plenty of questions and further discussion.
- Tour led by a well trained, highly knowledgeable and personable guide.
- N/A.
The minimum age to participate is 5. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Old Town Historical and Underground Tour is as follows:
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- 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 Old Town Historical and Underground Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Key West Private Charters. 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
- For those who want to learn more about Edinburgh’s past this tour is a must do!
- Access to our exclusive section of underground.
- Learn about the extraordinary events which shaped this great city.
- 90 Minute tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town and South Bridge vaults.
- Relaxed nature of the tour allows for plenty of questions and further discussion.
- Tour led by a well trained, highly knowledgeable and personable guide.
- N/A
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 28 travelers
