Edinburgh Castle and Old Town Walking Tour
- 4–5 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
This is a private tour tailored to your interests and pace. Starting at the bottom of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile you will spend the day strolling along the ancient highways of the medieval city. The itinerary if flexible and you can discuss with your guide any changes you would like. Have a lunch in a local Scottish pub, maybe try Haggis for the first time. This tour is ideal if you have limited time and want to get to know Edinburgh. From the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh Castle you will discover hidden gems, hear fascinating stories from the towns past and get to know some of the characters that shaped the city. Please prebook your Edinburgh Castle tickets for the 14:00-14:30 time slot.
Inclusions
What's included
- Professional guide
What's not
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Edinburgh Castle Admission
- Place of Holyroodhouse Admission
Itinerary
Viewed from the outside hear some of the fascinating stories from Scotlands past.
Viewed from the outside hear the history of the site.
Discover a hidden gem in the heart of the Canongate.
Secret Garden in the heart of the Old Town
An interesting building with a connections to Scottish royalty and a few more surprises
Surprising survivor of Edinburgh's long and turbulent past. Used as a film location and is home to Edinburgh World Heritage Office.
Viewed from the outside with the option to visit
Viewed from the outside this is a building who's routes go back to the 1490's with links to Mary Queen of Scots and John Knox.
Now a Artisan Market this church holds some interesting secrets.
The Mercat (Market) Cross has played an important part in Edinburgh's History for centuries. Find out why the Unicorn is up there.
The most prominent church in Edinburgh it has a history stretching over the centuries. This can be visited (£5 Donation). The guide can give you a tour of the inside.
Part of Edinburgh's history for 500 years.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your guide will meet you outside the Abbey Strand Apartments in Abbey Strand. Your guide will have a name badge and in a kilt or grey baseball cap.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- Edinburgh Tour Guides
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 97% above the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
- Its length is typical for the group.
- By number of reviews it ranks 606 of 1253.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.
Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.
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