Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour
Overview
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.
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
- Gratuities (optional)
- Cost of transportation on the day
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Meeting Location
29 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK
Finish point will be at the Edinburgh Castle.
What To Expect
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Calton Hill
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Palace of Holyroodhouse
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
John Knox House
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Victoria Street
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
15 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Activity code: C-255730P253
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Frequently Asked Questions (7)
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- 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.
- Gratuities (optional).
- Cost of transportation on the day.
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point.
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way.
There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
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Apr 2025Accessibility information for the Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour is as follows:
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour will be included in your confirmation email from Cool Shore Excursions. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What'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
- Gratuities (optional)
- Cost of transportation on the day
- Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
- Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
