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Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Castle Private Guided Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Group discounts
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

    What's Included

    • Private tour of Greyfriars Kirkyard and Edinburgh Castle
    • (number of attractions depends on the selected option)
    • 5-Star Licensed Private Guide fluent in your chosen language
    • Entry to Greyfriars Kirkyard
    • Skip-the-line tickets to Edinburgh Castle (in the 4-hour and 5-hour option)
    • Private round-trip transport in a comfortable vehicle (in the 3-hour and 5-hour option)
    • Skip-the-line tickets to Edinburgh Castle (in the 2-hour and 3-hour option)
    • Private round-trip transport in a comfortable vehicle (in the 2-hour and 4-hour option)

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Pickup & Drop-off at customer's accommodation in Edinburgh, UK.

    or

    Meeting point

    • Hotel du Vin Edinburgh
      11 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ, UK

      Meet your guide in front of the Hotel du Vin Edinburgh; 11 Bristo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 1EZ, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting poit and the staff is not informed about the tour.

    End point

    This activity ends back at the meeting point.

    Itinerary

    1

    Hotel du Vin Edinburgh

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh

    50 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    George Heriot's School

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Edinburgh Castle

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Included

    6

    Edinburgh Old Town

    1 hour • Admission Ticket Free

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Near public transportation
    • Infants must sit on laps
    • Transportation is wheelchair accessible
    • Surfaces are wheelchair accessible
    • Most travelers can participate
    • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
    • The itinerary depends on the selected option. The 2-hour & 4-hour option does not include transportation & the 2-hour and 3-hour does not include Edinburgh Castle.
    • Skip-the-line tickets are valid for a specific date and time. You’ll bypass the ticket office but still go through standard entrance and security checks.
    • Due to tourist regulations, the guide will lead the tour only in the castle’s outdoor courtyards. You're welcome to explore indoor areas on your own.
    • This is a walking tour, so please wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather.
    • Transfers are by comfortable sedan for 1–4 people or a spacious van for 5 or more. For extra space, feel free to book the 5-person option.
    • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance!
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

    Cancellation Policy

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

    Reviews

    5.0
    based on 1 review
    Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

    Gavin was a fascinating...

    David_K, Jul 2026
    Gavin was a fascinating speaker. We were well entertained throughout and learned much about Scottish history.
    Member Pricing
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    $252.15

    per person
    Was $265.42(-5%)

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

    Book ahead!
    On average, this is booked 24 days in advance.

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