News & stories from Edinburgh's award-winning walking tour company

Mercat Tours Announces Triple Accolade

15 December 2023

Local family business, Mercat Tours, closes a record year with a clutch of industry-leading awards....

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Our Stories, Your City Celebrates 1st Birthday!

17 May 2023

'Our Stories, Your City' is a project close to the heart of all at Mercat and Grassmarket...

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Our Stories, Your City for Edinburgh Schools

30 December 2022

Mercat Tours was born in an Edinburgh classroom and we’ve been connecting visitors to Scotland...

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Mercat Tours' New Craft a Memory; Tour & Workshop

30 December 2022

New for 2023 we’re proud to introduce our new ethical crafting workshop in partnership with...

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VisitScotland Days Out

17 December 2021

From now until March 31st 2023, we're working with VisitScotland to offer you a special gift, 10...

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COP26, a shot in the arm for green Mercat

31 October 2021

By Simon Bendle, Mercat Storyteller We may have one foot in the past at Mercat Tours – but...

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