Edinburgh’s Old Town Free Tour with a Local and a Dog

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Provided by: Fraser Horn
Duration
2 hours
Meeting point
The High Street Wellhead
Languages
English
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No fixed price — pay what you feel the tour is worth.

Overview

Look for the pink umbrella! This is a walking tour of Edinburgh's historic and spectacular Old Town. You'll explore the city streets that shaped the modern world, hear about the inspiring figures who wrote great literature, and experience the city's energy with a local Edinburgh-born guide—a guide so local that his birthplace is visible from the tour!

Let Fraser and his trusty canine companion, Augie, take you on the best tour of the city, an engaging, high-energy experience backed by Fraser’s six years as a guide, ten years of performing experience, and a degree from the University of Edinburgh on this very topic.

"Pay What You Think It's Worth" means you decide the value of the experience. And to sweeten the deal, the tour includes a free badge and recommendations for the best eateries and drinking spots in the city.

This tour is dog-friendly. The regular route includes many hills and stairs, but accommodations can be made for those with mobility challenges. The total distance is about 1 mile (2.5 km).
Tour Conditions
Accessibility
Suitable for people with reduced mobility
Minimum Attendees
No minimum attendees
Children
Suitable for families with children
Extra Fees
No additional cost
Pets
Pet-friendly
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This activity includes:

  • St Giles' Cathedral
  • Edinburgh Castle
  • Grassmarket
  • Mercat Cross
  • The Writers' Museum
  • Supreme Courts
  • Badge

Meeting point

The High Street Wellhead

On arrival

This tour can be easily found by the guide's signature pink umbrella and blue tartan scarf. He will be standing at the High Street Wellhead from about 11:15 till 11:30, at which point the tour will commence.

The High Street Wellhead is on the Royal Mile, in the High Street section, at the top of Old Assembly Close and across the street from Anchor Close.

Things to note

This tour does contain significant uphill portions and hills. Accessibility is possible; however, if you have any invisible mobility issues, please inform the guide so he can ensure your comfort on the tour. Space to sit or learn can be made available at most stops if the guide knows.

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