History walks in Edinburgh
6 of the Edinburgh walks are about history.
- 24 walks
- 252 places with a written story
- 3 km of routes in total
- 0.2-1.5 hours per walk
- written in EN, DE, ES, FR, IT
- last walk added 2026-10-16
Walks in Edinburgh
Edimburgo dal Castello a Holyrood: il Royal Mile tra re, streghe e congiure
Un miglio di pietra in discesa dalla rupe del Castello al palazzo dove fu ucciso l'italiano David Rizzio: forche, riformatori, vicoli sepolti e la città sotterranea di Edimburgo
Édimbourg et la Vieille Alliance : le Royal Mile de Marie Stuart, du château à Holyrood
Du rocher du château au palais de Holyroodhouse, sur les traces de Marie Stuart, de Marie de Guise et de l'Auld Alliance franco-écossaise de 1295 : sorcières, réformateurs, gardyloo et un meurtre à Kirk o' Field
Edimburgo: del Castillo a Holyrood por la Royal Mile
De Greyfriars Bobby y la muralla de Flodden a la roca volcánica, y luego una milla cuesta abajo hasta el palacio de María Estuardo: brujas, reformadores, deudores y economistas
Calton Hill, Edinburgh: Monuments, Martyrs and the Athens of the North
From Robert Adam's Register House and David Hume's tomb up to the unfinished National Monument, Nelson's time ball and the most famous view in Edinburgh, then round Playfair's terraces to the parliament that never sat
Edinburghs Königsweg: Die Royal Mile, Schlossfelsen und Holyroodhouse
Ein Spaziergang durch die schottische Geschichte—vom erloschenen Vulkan der Burg über geheime Closes bis zum Palast von Maria Stuart
Voices of the Old Town
Where every cobblestone has a name and every close has a story
What is the walking terrain like in Edinburgh?
Edinburgh's Old Town is built along a steep volcanic ridge. Expect cobblestone streets, steep stone steps (closes), and steady inclines along the Royal Mile. Comfortable, sturdy shoes are essential.
What should I bring on an Edinburgh walk?
Scottish weather changes quickly. A windproof, waterproof jacket and an umbrella are always recommended when taking an audio walk.
What languages are available for Edinburgh?
Edinburgh walks are currently narrated in German and English, focusing on folklore, ghost lore, and royal Scottish history.
How much does an Edinburgh walk cost?
The first stop of every walk and all written text across all stops are completely free. Any unlocked stops become free for all future visitors.