Bespoke Edinburgh Old Town Walk with a Local Guide

5.0 (17 reviews) 2 h 30 min Private tour

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About this activity

This Private Tour is perfect for anyone who's just arrived in Edinburgh and wants an overview of the city's history and things to do/places to eat.

We walk through the medieval Old Town, giving you a great overview of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks, but also the city's most intriguing hidden streets and alleyways. By the end of the tour, you'll know more about the history of Edinburgh than the average Scot!

We adapt each tour to the group, so let us know your interests, e.g history, Harry Potter, Outlander filming locations and we'll give you a really customised experience.

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At a glance

Duration: 2 h 30 min
Confirmation: Confirmed within 48 hours
Ticket: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group: Your group only
People per booking: 1–15
Guide: German, English, Italian, French, Danish, Spanish
Operated by: Local Eyes Tours

Ages: Infants (0–3 years) · Children (4–12 years) · Youth (13–15 years) · Adults (16–64 years) · Seniors (65–120 years)

What is included

Included

Included: A "wee dram" of whisky for all adults

Not included

Not included: Meals and snacks

Itinerary

Edinburgh Castle

Passing by

See one of Scotland's most impressive castles
Royal Mile

30 min

Explore the hidden closes and alleyways that you would easily miss on your own
Greyfriars

30 min

Learn about the important people of Edinburgh buried inside this really cool graveyard. Also see some tombstones that inspired Harry Potter
Grassmarket

20 min

Learn about the public executions that used to take place here, and the stories behind some of Edinburgh's most famous pubs

Meeting point and pickup

The operator picks every participant up from their accommodation or the points below.

Pickup points

Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG
The Inn on the Mile
Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) hotel
The Abbey Hotel
voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG
DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre
Rabble Rooms
Ten Hill Place Hotel
The Balmoral Hotel
Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place
Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street

and 83 more pickup points

Some hotels are located in areas with lower elevation than the Old Town and require a good 10-20min walk to the Old Town.

With pickup at certain hotels, we will advise you how strenuous the walk to the Old town from your hotel will be. Based on your preferences, we may then suggest re-arranging the meeting point, to make the walking tour manageable for all group members in the private group.

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

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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.