Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Edinburgh, GB
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Excellent (253 reviews)

Highlights

  • Private guided walk with unique guides
  • Exclusive tour for your group
  • Deep knowledge of Edinburgh's cultural, historical, and architectural aspects
  • Flexibility to customize the itinerary
  • Visit to iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle and St Giles' Cathedral

Meeting Point

Please meet your guide outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall.

Meeting point

Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA , United Kingdom

End point

End Point

Tour will normally end near the Scott Monument in Princes Street Gardens but we can vary that to end at e.g. guest's hotel

Meeting point

Edinburgh , United Kingdom

End point

Pickup

Check if pick-up is available from your location, you will select during checkout (providers may allow other pickup locations)

Pickup Location
Angel’s Share Hotel, Bar & Restaurant
Apex City of Edinburgh Hotel
Apex Grassmarket Hotel
Ballantrae Hotel
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh
Cheval Old Town Chambers
Cheval The Edinburgh Grand
Cityroomz Edinburgh
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
Edinburgh Conference Centre
Fraser Suites Edinburgh
Frederick House Hotel
Grassmarket Hotel
Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End
Hilton Edinburgh Carlton
Hotel Du Vin & Bistro
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh - Princes Street, an IHG Hotel
House of Gods Hotel
hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Rose Street) hotel
hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket hotel
I will contact the supplier later
I will meet at the departure point
ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square
Ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge
ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
InterContinental Edinburgh the George, an IHG hotel
Kimpton Charlotte Square
Le Monde Hotel Edinburgh
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh City
Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh
Malmaison Edinburgh City
Market Street Hotel
Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket
Motel One Edinburgh-Princes
Motel One Edinburgh-Royal
Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh By The Unlimited Collection
Nira Caledonia
Novotel Edinburgh Centre
Point A Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket
Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place) hotel
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street) hotel
Rabble Rooms
Radisson Blu Hotel, Edinburgh City Centre
Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh
Residence Inn Edinburgh
Shandwick Hotel & Apartments
Sheraton Grand Hotel & Spa, Edinburgh
Stay Central Hotel
Stewart by Heeton Concept Aparthotel
The Balmoral Hotel
The Bonham Hotel
The Caledonian Edinburgh, Curio Collection by Hilton
The Inn on the Mile
The Inn Place
The Old Waverley Hotel
The Royal Circus Hotel
The Royal Scots Club
The Rutland
The Scotsman Hotel
Tigerlily Hotel
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Princes Street
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Rose Street
Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket
YOTEL Edinburgh
Please meet our guide in the lobby of your hotel

What to expect

1

Edinburgh Guided Tour

The starting point of the tour (if not your hotel) is the splendid Usher Hall, a wonderful Concert Hall gifted to the city by Stuart Usher's great-great-uncle. We do not normally go inside.

Duration 10 minutes
2

Edinburgh Castle

Gusts will see the majestic Edinburgh Castle (exterior only) and your guide will talk you through its tumultuous history and the lives of the many Scottish Kings and Queens who lived there. If you wish to see inside the castle this can be arranged but there will be an extra charge (£19 per head) for admission.

Duration 15 minutes
3

Edinburgh Old Town

Walk with our accredited guide throughout the many 'closes' and 'wynds' of Edinburgh's Old Town and see the buildings associated with many seminal moments in Scottish history.

Duration 150 minutes
4

Royal Mile

Walk with our accredited guide throughout the many 'closes' and 'wynds' of Edinburgh's Royal Mile in the 'Old Town' and see the buildings associated with many seminal moments in Scottish history.

Duration 150 minutes
5

St Giles' Cathedral

Guests can visit inside the cathedral which is the 'mother church' of Presbyterianism. Stunning architecture and amazing internal detail.

Duration 15 minutes
6

New Town

On the full-day tour, see the splendid 18th-century architecture of this Unesco Designated World Heritage Site that boasts the largest continuous expanse of Georgian-era buildings in the world

Duration 45 minutes
7

Palace of Holyroodhouse

On the full-day tour, guests will see and hear about this Palace which is the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. You would not normally go inside but this can be arranged (admission £17 per head).

Duration 60 minutes
Admission Admission Not Included
8

National Galleries of Scotland: National

Normally visited if weather inclement but it is the client's choice whether or not to go in and see the splendid array of 'old masters'.

Duration 50 minutes

The experience can be subject to change due to bad weather or unforseen circumstances. We always endeavour to give you the best possible experience.

Additional Information

  • Additional information
    Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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    Service animals allowed
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    Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Additional information
    Participants should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Additional information
    Wheelchair possible but there are hills and steps
  • Additional information
    Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Provided by Edinburgh Guided Tour

What our experts say

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    Start at Usher Hall, a local gem!
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    Dress in layers, weather changes fast.
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    Try local haggis at nearby eateries.
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    Consider visiting St Giles' Cathedral.
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    Enjoy a stroll in Princes Street Gardens.

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