Enlightenment Edinburgh Walking Tour Resident Rate

Discover Edinburgh at the moment it transformed the worlds of history, science, literature and philosophy. How did Scotland’s capital gain its reputation as the Athens of the North? And what was it about the city that inspired so many thinkers?

Join Mercat Tours for June’s Feature Tour to uncover how Edinburgh’s thinkers challenged hierarchy, questioned dogma, and laid the groundwork for modern values – ideas that remain profoundly relevant today.

Resident Rate

As part of Mercat Tours’ 40th birthday celebration programme, residents with an EH postcode can book a free Enlightenment Edinburgh tour ticket.

Booking should be made on Mercat Tours using code Celebrate40June in the promotional/voucher box.

This tour (and offer) is only available on 28 June 2025.

Terms and conditions

• This reward is only valid for residents with an EH postcode. Contact and address details will be required when booking and on arrival (photo ID or utility bill with an EH postcode).
• Residents with an EH postcode can book a free Enlightenment Edinburgh tour ticket.
• Booking should be made on Mercat Tours using code Celebrate40June in the promotional/voucher box.
• This tour (and offer) is only available on 28 June 2025.
• Tickets for this tour cannot be exchanged for an alternative date.
• Availability is limited and tickets are on a first come, first served basis.
• The tour starts at the Mercat Cross on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and finishes at Calton Hill.
• All bookings are subject to availability.
• This reward cannot be used in conjunction with any other offer.
• Advance booking is required.

This project is funded by the UK Shared Prosperity Fund