Guided Old Town Walking Tour in Edinburgh
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Explore Calton Hill and panoramic city views
Discover iconic monuments and historic landmarks
Enjoy a scenic walk along the Royal Mile
Experience Edinburghs medieval streets and closes
Edinburgh Walking Tour Highlights Calton Hill and Royal Mile Heritage
A scenic walking tour through Edinburgh offers visitors a detailed exploration of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Beginning at the Scott Monument, the route introduces travellers to the Gothic tribute dedicated to literary figure Sir Walter Scott.
The walk continues along Princes Street before ascending Calton Hill, a popular viewpoint offering sweeping panoramas of the city. From the summit, visitors can view the National Monument, Nelson Monument, and expansive sights across the Firth of Forth, including Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
Descending into the Old Town, the route leads onto the historic Royal Mile, a street lined with traditional architecture, narrow closes, and cultural landmarks. The area reflects centuries of Edinburgh’s urban development and remains central to the city’s historic identity.
Key stops include St Giles’ Cathedral, known for its distinctive crown steeple and Thistle Chapel, as well as the nearby Heart of Midlothian mosaic. These sites highlight both the city’s architectural heritage and long-standing local traditions.
Edinburgh Walking Tour Highlights Calton Hill and Royal Mile Heritage
A scenic walking tour through Edinburgh offers visitors a detailed exploration of some of the city’s most iconic landmarks. Beginning at the Scott Monument, the route introduces travellers to the Gothic tribute dedicated to literary figure Sir Walter Scott.
The walk continues along Princes Street before ascending Calton Hill, a popular viewpoint offering sweeping panoramas of the city. From the summit, visitors can view the National Monument, Nelson Monument, and expansive sights across the Firth of Forth, including Arthur’s Seat and Edinburgh Castle.
Descending into the Old Town, the route leads onto the historic Royal Mile, a street lined with traditional architecture, narrow closes, and cultural landmarks. The area reflects centuries of Edinburgh’s urban development and remains central to the city’s historic identity.
Key stops include St Giles’ Cathedral, known for its distinctive crown steeple and Thistle Chapel, as well as the nearby Heart of Midlothian mosaic. These sites highlight both the city’s architectural heritage and long-standing local traditions.
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My husband and I did charlottes walking tour our first day in Edinburgh and it was fantastic! A great way to get familiar with the city, learn some history and see some Outlander spots! My husband hadn’t seen outlander but still really enjoyed the tour as it was very history focused. Charlotte was witty and knowledgeable and we had a great time!
Charlotte was personable and knowledge-- she made some spooky/dense history super engaging and fun! I definitely recommend !! Seeing the Outlander sites IRL was such a joy, moreso due to the enriching historical context provided by Charlotte.. awesome tour!
We met our tour guide Charlotte, who took us on the Crime and punishment walking tour. Not only was Charlotte very knowledgeable and charismatic, she was such a pleasure to spend time with. We spent 2 hours on a lovely paced walk finding out different parts of history of Edinburgh and the surrounding area. I was really worried about my mobility issues but Charlotte was very understanding and didn't rush us at all. If you are visiting we would highly recommend you book a tour.
