- Built for walking: Edinburgh’s Old Town is full of narrow closes, steep lanes, and hidden steps. Walking lets you reach places buses and bikes simply can’t.
- Stories at street level: History here lives in the streets, not just museums. Walking with a guide helps you spot details and hear real stories you’d otherwise miss.
- Great for themed tours: Ghost walks, royal history, and Harry Potter routes all work best on foot. Each stop adds context instead of rushing you through highlights.
- Easy photo stops: One of the highlights of walking tours is that you can pause for castle views, winding streets, and skyline shots whenever you like. It’s easy to stop when the light or angle feels right!
- Cover more, feel more: Walking lets you move through neighbourhoods, not just past them. You see locals going about their day, ask questions, linger longer, and actually take things in while starting to feel the city’s real rhythm.
Want a thrilling, chilling night out?
Walk the shadowy streets of Old Town after dark and descend into the haunted Blair Street Underground Vaults as you hear true tales of murder, mystery, and restless spirits from a master storyteller. Then unwind with a whisky, local beer, or soft drink in a candlelit cellar for an experience you’ll never forget!
