Edinburgh’s LGBTQ Walking Tour
Edinburgh Street Historians • Professional company
About Edinburgh Street Historians
Edinburgh's LGBTQ Walking Tour is a 90-minute guided walk led by local LGBTQ guides from Edinburgh Street Historians, taking place during Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026. The tour follows part of Edinburgh's Pride route, tracing how the city moved from a place queer people avoided to a welcoming one, covering both historical events and contemporary issues. Part of the proceeds supports LGBT Health and Wellbeing, one of Scotland's leading LGBTQ charities. Tickets are £1. Age guidance 16+. Audiences will be walking and standing throughout.
Why see this show?
A 90-minute walk through Edinburgh's queer history with local guides who know the city personally. For £1, this is one of the most substantive and purposeful ways to spend time at the Fringe.
Friday 7 - Monday 31 August 2026
All performances at 14:00
25 performances
90 minutes
3 performers
Edinburgh Festival Fringe 2026
£1
Frequently Asked Questions
What does the tour cover?
It covers Edinburgh's LGBTQ history and contemporary issues, following part of the city's Pride route to show how Edinburgh's queer community developed over time.
How long does the tour last?
The tour runs for 90 minutes.
How much does it cost?
Tickets are £1.
What is the age guidance?
The tour is for participants aged 16 and over.
Are there any accessibility or content notes?
Yes — audiences will be standing throughout and are required to walk or move around during the performance. The tour also contains distressing or potentially triggering themes and some content of a sexual nature.
Where does the tour start?
Look for the Pink Umbrella — that is the meeting point listed for the tour.
About This Performance
Edinburgh’s LGBTQ Walking Tour is a events performance at Look for the Pink Umbrella during Edinburgh Festival 2026. Running for 90 minutes, this show is part of the world's largest arts festival, bringing together performers and audiences from across the globe.
Experience the magic of live performance at Edinburgh Festival. Each show offers something unique and memorable.
Venue: Look for the Pink Umbrella
Look for the Pink Umbrella is one of Edinburgh's Festival venues, hosting a variety of performances throughout August. Located in the heart of the city, the venue is accessible by public transport and within walking distance of other Festival locations.
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Booking Information
Ticket Prices: From £1
Age Guidance: 16+
Content Warnings: Audience will be standing throughout, Contains distressing or potentially triggering themes, Audience required to walk or move around during the performance, Scenes of a sexual nature
Book early to avoid disappointment. Popular shows sell out quickly during Edinburgh Festival.
Part of Edinburgh Festival 2026
Edinburgh Festival transforms Scotland's capital into the world's leading cultural destination every August. With thousands of performances across hundreds of venues, the festival offers unparalleled choice for culture lovers.Edinburgh’s LGBTQ Walking Tour represents the creative spirit that makes Edinburgh Festival unique.
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