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Edinburgh Castle and Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 4 to 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Discover the best that Edinburgh has to offer during this private walking tour. From the top of the Royal Mile, explore the grounds of the beautiful Edinburgh Castle, home to the Crown Jewels, then make your way through Old Town Edinburgh and learn about the city’s history. After a delicious pub lunch—not included—take a tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, once occupied by Mary Queen of Scots.
  • Take a private walking tour through Edinburgh Castle and Old Town
  • See the Crown Jewels and learn about the city’s rich history
  • Tour the Palace of Holyroodhouse, once home to Mary Queen of Scots
  • Enjoy a personalized experience with your own personal tour guide

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Lunch
  • Gratuities
  • Edinburgh Castle Admission
  • Place of Holyroodhouse Admission

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • Abbey Strand, Edinburgh EH8 8DU, UK

    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.

End point

  • Edinburgh Castle
    Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

    There is the option to have a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide. Please book you Castle tickets on-line to avoid queues.

Operating hours
.9:30 am

Itinerary

Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass By)

The Scottish Parliament (Pass By)

1

White Horse Close

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

2

Dunbars Close Garden

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

Canongate Kirk

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

4

Bakehouse Close

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

The Museum of Edinburgh (Pass By)

John Knox House Museum (Pass By)

Tron Kirk (Pass By)

Mercat Cross (Pass By)

5

St Giles' Cathedral

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Gladstone's Land (Pass By)

Writers' Museum (Pass By)

6

Edinburgh Castle

1 hour • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

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From $539.18

per group (up to 8)

up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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