Edinburgh Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
- 2 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Most travelers think they’ve seen Edinburgh after walking along the Royal Mile and visiting the castle. But what if I told you the city’s true magic hides in its narrow closes, hidden courtyards, and stories only a local can tell? Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the legends and layers of history that make Edinburgh so unique. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while its real soul stays just out of reach. Our Walking Tour in Edinburgh changes that. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic sights and secret corners. Discover the real Edinburgh, where every stone has a story.
Inclusions
What's included
- 2-hour guided walking tour
- Professional tour guide
What's not
- Gratuities (optional)
Itinerary
Visit the headquarters of Edinburgh’s local government, where important decisions about the city are made.
Stand at the historic site where proclamations were once made and important public announcements were delivered.
Walk through the square that hosts key government buildings and is surrounded by historical landmarks.
Enter a 12th-century church that serves as the historic seat of the Church of Scotland and features the famous Thistle Chapel with intricate wood carvings.
There are a few more stops along the way, but we’ll keep those as a surprise to make your experience even more special.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Meet your guide at the High Street Wellhead. Your guide will be holding a pink umbrella.
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Local Tours Expert
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 86% below the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- 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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