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

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Run by a local guide · Fraser Horn

Booking is free; at the end you give the guide what you think is fair. Free cancellation at any time.

Join a unique walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town! Discover hidden stories, iconic landmarks like St. Giles and Edinburgh Castle, and the charm of the Grassmarket, all with a local guide born in the city and his friendly dog. Don’t miss it!

Duration
2 h
Destination
Edinburgh
Meeting Point
The High Street Wellhead
Provider
Fraser Horn

Description

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 seven 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 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).

Includes

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

Meeting Point

The High Street Wellhead

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Traveler reviews

10 reviews in total · Opinions from people who already lived the experience

Great experience

After this tour i realized how little i knew about Scotland in comparison to England, so I am very thankful to the guide for shining light of the wonderful history and sights of Edinburgh and scottish history.

Joanna Konstantinova · September 2026

good to know downtown

i have learned a lot even if she spoke too fast.

may naito · September 2026

Great Tour of Edinburgh Old Town

The tour was very informative and there are lots of interesting facts. Definitely recommend!

Bailey Knoll · May 2026

Great Tour Experience

We had a wonderful experience with our tour guide. Everything was well organized, friendly, and enjoyable from start to finish. We learned about four very interesting topics, and what made it even more special were the personal stories and insights shared along the way. It felt authentic and engaging, not just like a standard tour. Highly recommended!

Lotte Ciomperlik · April 2026

Great tour!

Wonderful and super interesting tour. We also git a lot of recommendations for our stay in Edinburgh. Thank you!

Sonja Schmidbauer · March 2026

Wonderful tour with a wonderful guide and his dog!

Had a great time with Fraser and Augie walking around Old Town and being fed with a lot of history details :)

Sina Köster · March 2026

Free tour

How does a free tour work?

Booking costs nothing. At the end, each person gives the guide what they think is fair for the experience: it's a voluntary tip.

  • • Pay in cash at the end of the experience.
  • • Bring small bills or change.

Availability and Language

Free tour

★ 4.9 · 10 reviews

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