Edinburgh: History & Culture - Private Walking Tour

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About this activity

Explore Edinburgh the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Edinburgh on a private tour.

Connect with a local guide and immerse yourself in the tales and sights of Edinburgh’s Old Town. From its historic roots to modern life in the city today, this leisurely 1.5 hour wander of the cobbled streets and alleyways will give you a great overview and introduction to Scotland’s capital city.

The tour will take in the classics, from Edinburgh Castle to the Royal Mile as well as many more hidden secrets only known by our true local experts!

Your dedicated guide will tailor the tour to your own interests, so you’ll be sure to learn something new whether you’re visiting for the first time or even live here!

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At a glance

Duration: 1 h 30 min
Confirmation: Instant confirmation
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: English
Operated by: Walking Tours in Edinburgh

What is included

Included

Included: Hotel PickUp Available
Included: Wonderful Local Guide

Itinerary

Castello Di Edimburgo

10 min Admission not included

Explore the witches well and hear tales of the piper whisky boy who lies forever lost underneath Edinburgh Castle (exterior visit only)
Old Town

10 min

Discover Edinburgh's iconic Old Town
Writers' Museum

10 min Admission not included

Discover Edinburgh's Writers Museum and those who have made this lovely museum possible (exterior visit only)
Royal Mile

10 min

Walk in the footsteps of royalty on the iconic Royal Mile
St Giles' Cathedral

5 min Admission not included

From torturing to executions - the Royal Mile has more than meets the eye! (exterior visit only)
Stop 6

5 min

Victoria Street, the inspiration of Diagon Alley to a witches home - there's plenty to explore!
Greyfriars Bobby

5 min

Hear about Bobby's loyalty in life and death as the story unfolded here in Edinburgh
Museum on The Mound

10 min Admission not included

Discover The Mound area of Edinburgh and appreciate the views of this beautiful city (exterior visit only)
Grassmarket

5 min

Discover the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh
The Scottish Parliament

10 min Admission not included

See The Scottish Parliament building, the seat of our government (exterior visit only)
Palace of Holyroodhouse

10 min Admission not included

Finish the tour outside the beautiful Holyrood Palace and learn about those who have dwelt there and the truth behind its interesting name (exterior visit only)

Meeting point and pickup

You can be picked up from your accommodation or go straight to the meeting point.

Meeting point

Outside the Scottish Whisky Experience on Castlehill

End point

Pickup points

The Inn on the Mile
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) hotel
Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHG
ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square
Parliament House Hotel
Apex Waterloo Place Hotel
The Old Waverley Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG
Market Street Hotel
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
Thistle Suites Royal Garden

and 25 more pickup points

If you choose a hotel pickup, please note that the route needs to be altered. If your hotel is too far out of our general route, this will take time away from the tour so it is up to your own discretion.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

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

If you cancel	You get back
At least one day before	100%
Less than a day before	0%

The operator may cancel if the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.
The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.