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Real Women of Edinburgh – Walking Tour

This attraction requires advanced booking.

Discover some of our city’s most inspiring women

Step into the remarkable stories of Edinburgh’s women on the Real Women of Edinburgh Walking Tour. This is an exclusive experience with your Edinburgh City Pass. Guided by the passionate and knowledgeable Gayle, this tour brings to life the achievements, resilience, and impact of Edinburgh’s remarkable women through history.

Highlights

  • Maggie Dickson’s Legacy – Begin your journey at Maggie Dickson’s pub and hear the extraordinary tale of Maggie herself, a woman who famously survived a public execution in the early 1700s.
  • Edinburgh’s Female Pioneers – Discover stories of Edinburgh’s first female body snatchers and one of the UK’s most successful female authors and scriptwriters, trailblazers who left an enduring mark on the city.
  • Grassmarket Community Project – Visit this inspiring social enterprise dedicated to supporting vulnerable individuals in Edinburgh. Learn about its invaluable work and the women who contribute to its success.

Good to know before you arrive

With so many statues of men in the city, this is your opportunity to learn about the amazing women that made Edinburgh.

  • Tours run daily at 3pm
  • Pre-booking of this experience is required
  • The start of this tour is located atat Maggie Dickson’s pub, 92 Grassmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2JR.
  • The tour is 1.5 hours
Top Tip!
Wear comfortable shoes and arrive a few minutes early to scan your passes.

Edinburgh City Pass


Features & Facilities
Family Friendly
Eco-Friendly
Limited Mobility Friendly
Wheelchair Accessible

The Edinburgh City Pass saves you money and is easy to use. Each pass is valid for either one, two, or three consecutive calendar days and is simply scanned at each experience to gain entry. 

Your pass activates when you enter your first experience during your visit. We always advise customers to start using their pass first thing in the morning as from then on it works on a calendar day basis, not 24-hour period. The Edinburgh City Pass does not include fast track access, and you can use it only once per experience.

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Also included with CityPass…

Free 24hr Hop-on Hop-off Bright Bus City Tour Usually £16.00 per person Entry Included Free Return Ticket from Airport to City Centre – Edinburgh Trams Usually £9.50 per person Entry Included Free Hidden Vaults Tour – A Dark History Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Holyrood Distillery Tour – Edinburgh’s Finest Dram Usually £25.00 per person Entry Included Free Three Bridges Boat Tour – an Unforgettable Journey Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Dynamic Earth – Science Centre & Planetarium Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free John Knox House Museum – A 500-Year Old Story Usually £7.00 per person Entry Included Free Harry Potter Walking Tour – Magical Inspirations Usually £18.00 per person Entry Included Free Scott Monument Museum – Spectacular Views Usually £8.00 per person Entry Included Free Craigmillar – Edinburgh’s Secret Stronghold Usually £7.00 per person Entry Included Free Gladstone’s Land – Life on the Royal Mile Usually £10.00 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Invisible Edinburgh – Crime & Punishment Walking Tour Usually £15.00 per person Entry Included Free Inchcolm Island Cruise – Iconic Landmarks Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Georgian House – Step Back in Time Usually £12.50 per person (open from 6th Feb 2025) Entry Included Free Blackness Castle Boat Cruise – Historic Views Usually £20.00 per person Entry Included Free Booking required Real Women of Edinburgh – Walking Tour Usually £15.00 per person Entry Included Free The Murder by the Royal Mile – Murder Mystery Usually £22.00 per person Entry Included Free The Potions Cauldron – Tasting Experience Usually £10.49 per person Entry Included Free Gravity Trampoline Park Usually £13.50 per person Entry Included 10% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – Loch Lomond, Stirling Castle & the Kelpies £54.00 10% Discount 10% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – The Ultimate Whisky Experience £54.00 10% Discount 10% Off Booking required Timberbush Tours – West Highland Lochs, Mountains & Castles £57.00 10% Discount

What our customers say…

Edinburgh city pass is a must do for anybody wanting to get the most out of a short holiday in Edinburgh.
Had a phenomenal time using my Edinburgh city pass! Was able to enter the venues smoothly with the card. Also, found a great side walking trip that was detailed in the guide.
The views from the top of Scott monument was breathtaking. I would not have gone up without the pass. Would recommend as an easy and affordable way to enjoy Edinburgh.