3 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, and a medieval labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements that comprise this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

Inclusions

What's included

Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
Edinburgh Castle tickets admission tickets
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group

What's not

Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Cost of transportation on the day
Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point

Itinerary

Enjoy a breathtaking view from Calton Hill with your private guide.
15 min
Admire the Palace of Holyroodhouse and hear about political controversy outside the Scottish Parliament.
30 min
See the historic John Knox House and hear about the history.
15 min
Walk along the iconic Royal Mile, discuss the history of Edinburgh's Old Town.
15 min
Walk through City Chambers, place of the City of Edinburgh Council and its predecessors.
30 min
Walk by Victoria Street and see one of the most photographed locations in the city and hear about Harry Potter stories.
30 min
Explore the imposing St Giles Cathedral with your guide.
15 min
Enjoy a half-hour tour of Edinburgh Castle, with timed entrance tickets included.
30 minAdmission included

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

4.8

Ratings come from 25 reviews collected by our booking partner. They are travellers' own words, in the order they were written — never reordered to flatter the experience.

Know before you go

Meeting point: Your guide will meet you in front of Howies Restaurant (Please do not enter), located at 29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, United Kingdom.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Travel Curious

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 14% above the median of the 144 city tours we list in Edinburgh.
Its length is typical for the group.
By number of reviews it ranks 33 of 144.

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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