Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour

4.6 (11 reviews) 2–3 hours Free cancellation Private tour

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Our guide in a kilt, Josh in front of Edinburgh Castle — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

White Horse Close one of the Royal Mile's Hidden Gems. — Photos: the activity supplier, via Viator

About this activity

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.

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At a glance

Duration: 2–3 hours
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Edinburgh Tour Guides

What is included

Included

Included: Local guide
Included: Private tour
Included: Professional guide

Not included

Not included: Food and drinks
Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

Castello Di Edimburgo

Passing by

Views of Edinburgh Castle from the outside.
Gladstone's Land

Passing by

Fine example of one of Edinburgh's oldest houses.
Writers' Museum

Passing by

now a museum this building has a fascinating past
St Giles' Cathedral

20 min

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.
Mercat Cross

Passing by

See the site of Proclomations and executions, punishments and markets.
John Knox House Museum

Passing by

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

5 min

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.
The Scottish Parliament

Passing by

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

Passing 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

5 min

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

Passing 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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

The Hub is a former Church with huge red front doors. Please meet your guide outside the venue at the front of the building. Beware of following your maps blindly, they take you to the private side entrance. Look for the guide in a Kilt or Baseball had with a Castle Logo on the front.