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Explore an amazing Edinburgh on a private walking tour of the Old town

Edinburgh, Scotland

4 hours (approx.)
Hotel pickup offered
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Offered in: English
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Today we offer you half-day sightseeing in the historic Old Town, where some of the best Edinburgh attractions can be found, such as the Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile. Your guide will show you all the hidden gems of this brilliant city, tell you some of its secrets and myths, you will find something that can not be reached by the internet!

Your guide will pick you up from your hotel or your cruise ship.

You will have a fully private tour of the old city of Edinburgh including all the main attractions.

In the end, your guide will assist you in calling the taxi back or suggest a good restaurant to have lunch.

What's Included

  • All fees and taxes
  • Pick-up
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Drop-off
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Calton Hill

Calton Hill is a mix of bustling commercial areas and quiet residential streets. The hill itself, with its city views, is home to the Collective contemporary art gallery and the unfinished National Monument. Gay bars and casual eateries cluster around the top of busy Leith Walk, where the Edinburgh Playhouse stages musicals and comedy. Locals frequent the bakeries, cafes and gift stores on vibrant Broughton Street.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle is a historic fortress which dominates the skyline of Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland, from its position on the Castle Rock. Archaeologists have established human occupation of the rock since at least the Iron Age, although the nature of the early settlement is unclear.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars Kirk

Greyfriars Kirk is a parish kirk of the Church of Scotland in central Edinburgh, Scotland. The kirk stands on the site of a pre-Reformation establishment of the Franciscan order, the "Grey Friars".
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

Princes Street Gardens

Princes Street Gardens are two adjacent public parks in the centre of Edinburgh, Scotland, lying in the shadow of Edinburgh Castle. The Gardens were created in two phases in the 1770s and 1820s following the long draining of the Nor Loch and building of the New Town, beginning in the 1760s.
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1 hour Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mile

The Royal Mile is a succession of streets forming the main thoroughfare of the Old Town of the city of Edinburgh in Scotland.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

St Giles' Cathedral, or the High Kirk of Edinburgh, is a parish church of the Church of Scotland located in the Old Town of Edinburgh. Likely founded in the 12th century and dedicated to Saint Giles, the church was elevated to collegiate status by Pope Paul II in 1467.
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30 minutes Admission Ticket Free

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Explore an amazing Edinburgh on a private walking tour of the Old town?

A: This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded. Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

This tour is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

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What's Included

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  • All fees and taxes
  • Pick-up
  • Professional licensed guide
  • Entrance tickets
  • Food and drinks
  • Drop-off
  • Transportation

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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