Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour | 2 hours to 3 hours

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Private Edinburgh Walking Tour
2 Adults x $366.00
$732.00
Approx Total
$732.00

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

Overview

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh. Spend a couple of hours strolling through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hear about Edinburgh's history, characters and events that shaped this wonderful city. The Royal Mile leads down from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. If you have a special interest let us know we can tailor for you. Harry Potter, Outlander or the Jacobite's or a mix of everything, history, architecture and people from the past.

Itinerary

  • Edinburgh Castle Esplanade (Pass By)

    Views of Edinburgh Castle from the outside.

  • Gladstone's Land (Pass By)

    Fine example of one of Edinburgh's oldest houses.

  • Writers' Museum (Pass By)

    now a museum this building has a fascinating past

  • St Giles' Cathedral

    The building and it's history will be discussed from outside, however if you would like the guide will be happy to give you a brief introductory tour of the inside. Donation is requested.

    20 minutes

  • Mercat Cross (Pass By)

    See the site of Proclomations and executions, punishments and markets.

  • John Knox House Museum (Pass By)

    Vied from the outside hear the history of this interesting House and it's new use.

  • Canongate Kirk

    Viewed from the outside, you will walk around the church hearing about it's history and the history of some of the burial grounds interesting inhabitants.

    5 minutes

  • The Scottish Parliament (Pass By)

    A modern piece of Architecture built on the site of an old brewery. Hear about it's history.

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass By)

    The end point of our tour is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, here you will view the palace from the outside, hear about Mary Queen of Scots, James the IV and David I and the Augustinian Canons

  • Bakehouse Close

    A brief stop to see some interesting architecture, hear stories of the people who lived here and about some filming that took place here.

    5 minutes

  • Dunbars Close Garden (Pass By)

    Discover a spot of tranquility in the centre of the city in one of the Old Towns hidden gems, laid out as a 17th C garden

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Free Cancellation

April 28100% refund
April 29No refund

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Reviews

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11 reviews

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Showing 1-5 of 8 reviews with 5 stars

Private Outlander Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Our best day yet. We booked a private Outlander Tour for the day . No complaints. Everything was perfect. They were on time . Took us to 5 Outlander film locations. I highly recommend

Private Outlander Tour

Published on Oct, 2024

Our best day yet. We booked a private Outlander Tour for the day . No complaints. Everything was perfect. They were on time . Took us to 5 Outlander film locations. I highly recommend

Great Tour of the Royal Mile with Sam of Edinburgh Tour Guides

Published on Oct, 2024

We took the private Royal Mile Walking Tour with our guide Sam. There were four of us and the tour was a highlight of the visit to Edinburgh. The tour was 3 hours and took us into side roads and alleyways we never would have explored without Sam’s guidance. Her historical knowledge of every nook and cranny of the Royal Mile was impressive and made it a very entertaining way to learn some of Edinburgh’s incredible history. Highly recommend this.

Great Tour of the Royal Mile with Sam of Edinburgh Tour Guides

Published on Oct, 2024

We took the private Royal Mile Walking Tour with our guide Sam. There were four of us and the tour was a highlight of the visit to Edinburgh. The tour was 3 hours and took us into side roads and alleyways we never would have explored without Sam’s guidance. Her historical knowledge of every nook and cranny of the Royal Mile was impressive and made it a very entertaining way to learn some of Edinburgh’s incredible history. Highly recommend this.

Good experience for family that loves history

Published on May, 2024

Our family had a great time on this tour. We had a short time in Edinburgh, and Sam provided us with a great overview of the history of the city. She clearly loves her home and was able to answer all of our questions. Time well spent!

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