Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

Enlightenment Figure, David Hume and The Tron Kirk

Duration3h

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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted

LanguagesEnglish

Group sizeUp to 15 travelers

Overview

Discover the rich history and charm of Edinburgh's Old Town on our walking tour through the city's most significant places and monuments including Edinburgh Castle!

Our tour begins on the historic Royal Mile where your guide will issue you with our bespoke map and begin to lead you along the cobbled streets and down the hidden closes to uncover Edinburgh's most fascinating tales.

You will cover all of the Old Town's major sights including; The Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Writers Museum, The Grassmarket, and Victoria Street.

Your guide will then lead you into Edinburgh Castle. Here they will share the highlights of the 3,000 year old fortress, from stories of daring midnight raids, deadly banquets, the birth of a king, and the death of a queen

Your tour will conclude in the royal heart of Edinburgh Castle where we recommend setting aside further time for independent exploration of the museums and galleries which are not accessible during the tour.

What's included

Admissions to Edinburgh Castle
Professional Guide

Gratuities

What to expect

Lawnmarket
Pass by

Our meeting point. You will meet your guide here where a short introduction will take place before setting off.
St Giles' Cathedral
Pass by

This is where you will learn of the tumultuous history of religion in Scotland
Mercat Cross
Pass by

Here you will learn of the crosses purpose and of the events that have taken place here throughout the centuries
Greyfriars
Pass by

Edinburgh's most haunted graveyard, home to many Harry Potter "inspirations" and a famously good dog!
Grassmarket
Pass by

The vibrant quarter of the Old Town which has played host to some of the darkest moments
Pass by

The most beautiful street in Edinburgh? We think so, but there's more than meets the eye with this street
Pass by

The ancient approach to Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh Castle
50m · Admission ticket included

Here you will enter the castle with your guide who will share with you the highlights of Edinburgh's most impressive fortress.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

We meet at The Statue of David Hume on The Royal Mile. Look out for our Black and White "EDI Tours" umbrellas.

End point

Your tour will conclude in the royal heart of Edinburgh Castle; Crown Square. We recommend setting aside some time after the tour to explore the many museums and exhibitions of the Castle

Additional information

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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