Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)
Description
Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours, we prioritize an exclusive experience with a maximum of only 10 people per group. This ensures a personalized journey, allowing you to connect with the city in a truly unique way. Wondering what to see, where to go, and what to do? Our tour is the perfect guide. Immerse yourself in the major historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Edinburgh.
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Embark on this small group adventure, meeting at a central point to begin your journey into Edinburgh’s authentic atmosphere—a city steeped in history and culture. Traverse major attractions, discover tucked-away gems, and gain a comprehensive overview of the best things to do and places to visit. Marvel at the historic Edinburgh Castle, wander through the timeless Royal Mile and explore iconic landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral, Victoria Street, Princes Street and more. Our expert tour guides will lead you up and down the cobbled streets that form the historic heart of the city’s rich history, allowing you to experience Edinburgh like a local.
Pass by Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. While we don't go in, take a moment to appreciate the impressive fortress and its commanding views over the city.
Grassmarket, a historic market square with lively pubs, shops, and restaurants. Take in the vibrant atmosphere and soak up the area's rich history.
Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery known for its association with Greyfriars Bobby. Pause briefly to see the statue of the loyal dog before continuing your journey.
Admire the beautiful architecture of this medieval church, which has been a focal point of Edinburgh for centuries.
Calton Hill, a prominent hill offering panoramic views of the city. While you won't be stopping, take in the sight of the hill's iconic monuments, including the National Monument and the Nelson Monument. This site visit depending on weather and group speed.
Greyfriars Bobby on Candlemaker Row, paying homage to Edinburgh's most famous loyal dog.
Wander along Victoria Street, a picturesque and winding street in Edinburgh's Old Town. Admire the colorful buildings and charming shops as you stroll through this vibrant area.
The Real Mary King's Close. While you won't be taking the tour, take a moment to appreciate the history of this hidden underground street.
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Important Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(102)
We had a wonderful experience with Andrew. I fully recommend this activity. It was an excellent first day introductory tour in our vacation.
Excellent tour of beautiful Edinburgh! We thoroughly enjoyed learning about this fascinating city an its rich history and stories. Highly recommend for first time visitors to get a true appreciation of Edinburgh.
Introduction to Edinburgh so you have a better idea of what you want to focus on. Our guide was informative and told stories that illuminated and brought history to life
Thank you for your thoughtful feedback! We’re glad to hear the tour gave you a great introduction to Edinburgh and helped you get a clearer sense of what you’d like to explore further. It’s wonderful that your guide’s storytelling brought the city’s history to life in an engaging way. We really appreciate you joining us!
Sean was a great guide for our walking tour. His knowledge and enthusiasm can’t be matched. Have a teeny tiny bit of knowledge about Scotland’s deep history. He did a great job leading us through a busy Old Town tour.
Thank you for your kind feedback! We’re really glad to hear you enjoyed your walking tour of Edinburgh with Sean and that his knowledge and enthusiasm made such a strong impression. It’s great that he helped bring Scotland’s deep history to life for you while guiding you through the busy Old Town. We appreciate you joining us!
Stuart was our guide on a rainy day and it was totally worth it! He’s a wealth of knowledge and helped us find areas we would not have found on our own. He also provided us with insight into many of the buildings we had passed by and made it a more meaningful experience!
Thank you for your wonderful feedback! We’re so glad to hear that Stuart made your rainy day in the city such a worthwhile experience. It’s great that his knowledge and insights helped you discover places you might not have found on your own and brought more meaning to the buildings you passed along the way. We really appreciate you sharing this!
Our guide was Andrew and the tour company was Amitylux. Very personable and passionate about Edinburgh as shown in the amount of stories and the sometimes lengthy detail he went into. We stopped a few times for very rainy weather and he accommodated the group's needs. We did not see the entire tour even after going 15 minutes over possibly due to the length of some of the stories, the weather, and the group's physical capabilities. He assisted us with directions to get to other places of interest after his tour. It is a tour not for physically challenged for sure due to the amount of steps and the inclines in the city. It is a fascinating city.
Thank you for your detailed feedback! We’re glad to hear you enjoyed exploring Edinburgh with Andrew and appreciated his passion, storytelling, and the way he adapted to the rainy weather and group needs. It’s also great that his local tips helped you continue discovering the city afterward. We appreciate your honest notes about the pace, terrain, and overall experience, as this helps us improve future tours. We’re pleased you still found Edinburgh such a fascinating city and hope to welcome you again!
Andrew was a fantastic guide with a great sense of humor. He kept us walking for 3 hours which passed quickly as we traversed all around Edinburg's new and old towns. Lots of history and fun facts. Would definitely recommend.
Really appreciate you sharing this! We’re glad to hear Andrew’s mix of humor and knowledge made the three hours in Edinburgh both fun and engaging. It sounds like the balance of history and interesting facts kept the whole walk lively as you explored both the Old and New Towns. Thanks for the recommendation!
Andrew was excellent! We enjoyed his knowledge of the history and everything he showed us. I would have loved to have been able to stop into St. Giles and the “author’s” house. But, enjoyed everything!
It’s great to hear you enjoyed your tour with Andrew and appreciated his knowledge and the sites he shared with you. We’re glad the overall experience was a positive one for you. We also appreciate your feedback about St Giles and the “author’s” house—comments like this help us understand what guests would like to include more of in future tours. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Sean was on time and ready to lead our tour! He was knowledgeable and enthusiastic and stopped at all of the important places. He took pictures for us and lead us up to see exciting views of the city! Great way to familiarize yourself with Edinburgh so that if you want to take additional tours to HollyRood Palace, the Edinburgh castle and the Walter Scott monument, you will know how to get there! Highly recommend—and wear great walking shoes😊
It’s great to hear you had such a positive experience exploring Edinburgh with Sean. We’re delighted that his knowledge, enthusiasm, and attention to detail—like helping with photos and guiding you to great viewpoints—made the tour both enjoyable and helpful for getting your bearings in the city. It sounds like a perfect introduction to help you plan further visits to key landmarks. Thank you for your recommendation (and the useful footwear tip!), and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
Stuart was knowledgeable and fun. We only did the Royal Mile and Grass Market and would have liked to do a few "off the beaten track" locations. But the tour was well done.
It’s great to hear you enjoyed your tour with Stuart and found him both knowledgeable and fun. We’re glad you appreciated the experience around the Royal Mile and Grassmarket, and we also value your feedback about wanting to explore more off-the-beaten-track locations—comments like this help us improve future tours. Thank you for sharing your thoughts, and we hope to welcome you on another tour in the future!
