Edinburgh Old Town Tours and Tickets - page 4

What makes Scotch whisky Scotland’s national pride? Sip through Edinburgh’s Old Town with a Private Whisky Expert and taste regional blends while learning about distilling traditions. Optional: 6–7 whiskies, food pairings & walking tour. Available in: - English and French - German, Spanish , Russian and Italian Languages Choose any of these fantastic options: 2-hour: 5 Whiskey Tasting Tour (2 Venues) Visit Edinburgh’s Old Town and sample 5 regional Scotch whiskies at 2 cozy venues while learning about the spirit’s heritage and tasting techniques. 3-hour: 6 Whiskey Tasting & Old Town Tour (3 Venues) Visit Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, see Edinburgh Castle and St Giles’ Cathedral, and enjoy 6 whiskies across 3 venues with expert tasting insights. 5-hour: 7 Whiskey, Food Tasting & Old Town Tour (4 Venues) Visit Edinburgh’s Old Town, see its iconic landmarks, and indulge in 7 fine whiskies with Scottish food at 4 venues on this ultimate tasting journey.

This private Edinburgh walking tour is designed for travellers who want more than a list of landmarks. Led by an STGA Blue Badge Guide, it connects the city’s famous sights with the stories, landscape and people that shaped them. From Castle Rock and the medieval Old Town to the Royal Mile, hidden closes, St Giles’, Canongate and the elegance of the Georgian New Town, the route is carefully paced and adapted to your interests. What sets this experience apart is the balance of professional guiding, local insight and flexibility. You will not be rushed through a script. Instead, the tour is shaped around your questions, pace and interests — whether you enjoy history, architecture, literature, folklore, royal stories, photography or simply understanding Edinburgh properly. It is a personal, story-led introduction to the capital of Scotland, designed to give context, atmosphere and memorable moments rather than just sightseeing.

Enjoy this private walking tour in the city of Edinburgh alongside your private official guide and get to know the best of what Edinburgh has to offer in this Private Edinburgh Walking Tour. We will begin this private walking tour with a visit to the old city where we will see one of the most emblematic places in Edinburgh that is the medieval castle that still preserves the structure thousands of years ago. Next, we will enter the neighborhood known for its small streets, where we will see the Palace of Holyrood. Then we will see the new city built between the 13th and 19th centuries due to the overpopulation of the old city. We will see its main street, Princes st, and its famous gardens that border between neighborhoods. Don’t think about it and take this opportunity to get to know on foot the most interesting places in Edinburgh.

We will begin this Private Edinburgh Tour with a visit to the old city. Here we will see one of the most emblematic places in the city that is the medieval castle that still preserves the structure thousands of years ago. Next, we will enter the neighborhood known for its small streets, where we will see the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Firstly, meet up with one of our great private tour guides. Your chauffeur will be waiting in the vehicle to take you on this great city tour of Edinburgh! Then we will see the new city built between the 13th and 19th centuries due to the overpopulation of the old city. We will see its main street, Princes st, and its famous gardens that border between neighborhoods. Among many other prominent places in both the old and new city, we will see; The Parliament of Scotland, La Magdalen chapel, the alleys of The Royal Mile.

On this full day exploration of my home city Edinburgh, I'll take you to some of the most famous sites in the city but also to lesser known gems. We'll begin in my car, with a driving tour of the city, including Dean Village, Stockbridge and Calton Hill. After this, I'll take you for a short walk in the Old Town, exploring some of the narrow alleyways off the world famous Royal Mile, as well as seeing inside St Giles' Cathedral. I'll then take you in to Edinburgh Castle. We'll time this so you can see the one o' clock gun - a cannon fired from the castle walls every day (except Sundays). You'll have time to explore the castle yourselves. For lunch, I'll book you in to The Sheep Heid Inn, the oldest pub in Edinburgh which also has the oldest bowling allley in the country! Finally, in the afternoon there is a visit to Rosslyn Chapel. This small church is the most spectacular in Scotland, and famous for featuring in both the book and movie of The Da Vinci Code.

This tour offers a blend of iconic landmarks, stunning architecture, and charming streets, showcasing both the Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh. Your journey begins in the heart of the Old Town, where cobblestone streets echo with centuries of history. As you drive along the Royal Mile, the main thoroughfare that stretches from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, you'll be surrounded by historic buildings, shops. Next, we’ll head to the Grassmarket, a lively square that has been a marketplace since the medieval era. Here, you'll find a mix of pubs, restaurants, all set against the backdrop of the impressive Castle. A short drive away is Victoria Street, often referred to as Diagon Alley from the Harry Potter books. Greyfriars Graveyard is rich with history and notable figures, making it a captivating stop for any history enthusiast. As we transition to the New Town, you'll be struck by its Georgian architecture and wide, elegant streets.

Skip the crowded and rushed group tours and explore Scotland at your own pace on this private tour. Enjoy hassle-free pickup from your Edinburgh hotel and travel in a chauffeur-driven minivan to sites related to Mary, Queen of Scots, including Linlithgow Palace, Edinburgh Castle, and the Royal Mile.

This is a whisky tour like no other! Led by a former whisky brand ambassador who travelled around the world promoting Scottish Whisky, you will be in the hands of one of Scotland’s foremost experts as you explore the history, flavours and spirit of whisky. In this five hour, leisurely, story driven walk through Edinburgh, we will tie major milestones in Scotland’s whisky history to real locations, drams, and characterful pubs. As this is a private tour for your group only, we will meet you and drop you back off at your hotel – or leave you at a suggested whisky pub near your hotel, as you wish.