Edinburgh Street Historians

The Edinburgh Street Historians are a group of local, Edinburgh-based tour guides, who want to tell the story of the city in a way which is different from other tour companies.

About Edinburgh Street Historians

	The High Street Wellhead Old Assembly Close, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QX
	07703729108
	Edinburgh Street Historians Website
	Facebook information can be found here
	Follow streethistorians on Instagram

Listed Under Attractions - Guided Walks and Tours / Attractions - History and Culture

Our tours are fun, funny, informative and are delivered in the tradition of free walking tours.

You pay nothing to come on them then at the end pay what it seems worth.

At present, our offering includes the Old Town tour, the Forgotten Women tour, the LGBTQ tour, plus we have seasonally available offerings on our website.

We also have a pro photographer who can take pictures of guests on tour which makes for an ideal addition to a birthday or wedding celebration.

The LGBTQ tours have part of their proceeds go to support LGBT Health and Wellbeing (recognised as a charity by the Office of the Scottish Charity Regulator, no. SC034216.)"

We take every opportunity to ensure the details for Edinburgh Street Historians are accurate, if any of the above information is incorrect we would appreciate if you could take a minute to suggest an edit.

All information (whether in text or photographs) is supplied in good faith but should not be relied upon as being a statement of representation or fact.

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Upcoming Events at Edinburgh Street Historians

Tour

Edinburgh Street Historians LGBTQ Free Walking Tour

Selected dates between 12th December 2025 - 27th March 2026

Edinburgh Old Town

This walking tour of Edinburgh focuses on LGBTQ history from the battle of legalisation to the modern issues faced by the community in the current day!

Tour

Edinburgh Forgotten Women

Selected dates between 15th February 2026 - 19th July 2026

Various Locations Edinburgh

Join one of the Edinburgh Street Historians' highly skilled and experienced guides on an unforgettable walking tour all about the amazing women of our city's past 1000 years!

Guided Walks and Tours

Bustourant

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Join us for some never-to-be forgotten tasteful tours of Edinburgh on our double decker bus called Robert The Bus!

Guided Walks and Tours

Auld Reekie Tours

45 Niddry Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1LG

Take a journey into the dark side of old Edinburgh's history touring the haunted underground vaults with Auld Reekie Tours!

Guided Walks and Tours

Bright Bus Tours

, Various Locations Edinburgh

Bright Bus Tours is the easiest way to experience Edinburgh. Our tickets allow you to hop on and off the bus as much as you want over 24 hours.

Guided Walks and Tours

The Johnnie Walker Experience

145 Princes Street, Edinburgh New Town EH2 2YJ

Pop into The Johnnie Walker Experience on Princes Street for five-star tours, rooftop cocktails, and stunning castle views... the ultimate Edinburgh destination for whisky fans and newcomers alike!

Guided Walks and Tours

Belhaven Brewery

Belhaven Brewery Brewery Lane, Dunbar EH42 1PE

Belhaven brewery is a brewery near Dunbar in Scotland owned by Greene King. The brewery complex is designated Category A listed.

Guided Walks and Tours

Silent Disco Tours

102 West bow , Edinburgh Old Town EH1 2HH

Whether a local resident or a visitor to the City our tours have something special for you and your friends.

Guided Walks and Tours

Historic Edinburgh Tours Ltd

28/2 Bridge Road, Colinton, Edinburgh South EH13 0LQ

There’s nothing quite like a bit of local knowledge to give you an even better understanding of a city and your guide has that in abundance. Robert...

Guided Walks and Tours

The Edinburgh Dungeon

31 Market Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1DF

The Edinburgh Dungeon is the ultimate underground journey through Edinburgh's darkest history as you see, hear and errr smell Edinburgh’s murky past!

Guided Walks and Tours

The Potter Trail

, Various Locations in Edinburgh

The Potter Trail is Edinburgh's original and most acclaimed walking tour for Harry Potter fans, bringing the magical side of the city to life for thousands of visitors every year.

Guided Walks and Tours

Mercat Tours

Mercat House 28 Blair Street, Edinburgh Old Town EH1 1QR

The best way to really experience medieval Edinburgh is to follow your feet – and your guide! Join Edinburgh's award-Winning storytellers Mercat Tours for one of their history walks or ghost tours!

Guided Walks and Tours