Discover the rich history and charm of Edinburgh's Old Town on our walking tour through the city's most significant places and monuments including Edinburgh Castle! Our tour begins on the historic Royal Mile where your guide will issue you with our bespoke map and begin to lead you along the cobbled streets and down the hidden closes to uncover Edinburgh's most fascinating tales. You will cover all of the Old Town's major sights including; The Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Writers Museum, The Grassmarket, and Victoria Street. Your guide will then lead you into Edinburgh Castle. Here they will share the highlights of the 3,000 year old fortress, from stories of daring midnight raids, deadly banquets, the birth of a king, and the death of a queen Your tour will conclude in the royal heart of Edinburgh Castle where we recommend setting aside further time for independent exploration of the museums and galleries which are not accessible during the tour.
In demand: 15 of the next 30 departures are already sold out.
From the operator’s live schedule on Viator, checked Oct 7.
Our meeting point. You will meet your guide here where a short introduction will take place before setting off.
This is where you will learn of the tumultuous history of religion in Scotland
Here you will learn of the crosses purpose and of the events that have taken place here throughout the centuries
Edinburgh's most haunted graveyard, home to many Harry Potter "inspirations" and a famously good dog!
The vibrant quarter of the Old Town which has played host to some of the darkest moments
The most beautiful street in Edinburgh? We think so, but there's more than meets the eye with this street
The ancient approach to Edinburgh Castle
Here you will enter the castle with your guide who will share with you the highlights of Edinburgh's most impressive fortress.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour lasts about 3 hours. The itinerary has 8 stops.
Prices start at $92 per person for this Edinburgh experience, booked through Viator with the price shown before checkout. There is 1 booking option, so the final price depends on the option you choose.
According to the operator’s current schedule, it runs every day, starting at 10:00 AM.
Children aged 7–15 pay from $86, adults from $92.
It can: 15 of the next 30 departures are already sold out, so booking ahead is a good idea.
Yes. Cancel at least 1 day before the start for a full refund. Later cancellations are non-refundable.
The meeting point is We meet at The Statue of David Hume on The Royal Mile. Look out for our Black and White "EDI Tours" umbrellas. Hotel pickup is not part of this experience.
The experience is available in EN.
It is a small-group experience with a maximum of 15 participants.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility
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Sonja, our guide, brought Edinburgh to life for us. She started with the history from the very beginning and as the tour moved through the old town and country, she brought us along through today. The small group (of 2) made this an interactive tour as she was able to answer all of our questions and adjust the tour to our interests.
My husband and I traveled with another couple and wanted to learn more about the city. Our guide, Charlotte, was incredibly knowledgeable and gave the four of us so much information about not just Edinburgh, but the country as well. She was humorous, intelligent and I came away with a great appreciation for the city and Scotland. Awesome tour.
Charlotte was exceptional as our tour guide through Edinburgh and its castle. She’s schooled in history and her story-telling skills were superb. We were entertained as well as educated! She was fabulous—a 5-star tour guide for EDI.
Sophia was very knowledgeable and vivacious. She was able to show us the best parts of Old town Edinburgh while capturing our attention with facts along the way. You will walk a lot and take in a lot of information in a short amount of time.
This was such a wonderful tour and Charlotte really brought to life the history of Scotland through her animated narration. I didn't even feel the 3 hours pass! It was a great time.
A wonderful experience exploring with Charlet! A genuinely Scottish guide with incredible energy and a natural gift for storytelling. She brought the city to life for our whole family—engaging, warm, and full of positive vibes. Highly recommended if you want something authentic and memorable.
Took the tour with Kristel and had a great experience. She is personable and informative and a wonderful guide. We learned so much and left feeling like we made a new friend and will be looking to book again the next time we are in Edinburgh. Highly recommend.
Very informative and entertaining. Learned more on this tour than one we took years ago. The guide Sarah was fantastic. Will highly recommend!
This was such a great tour! IT turned out that my dad and I were the only ones bone at this particular time, so we had Sonia ask to ourselves. It felt like a friend was taking us around the old town instead of a being in a tour. Sonia was also super knowledgeable and funny. Really helped give context to the city!
Thank you for your kind words. I’m glad that having a smaller group with Sonia felt so personal, and that her humour and knowledge gave you a real sense of the city’s history.
Minimal amount of sights were covered, a lot of pauses, lengthy pauses with a long historical synopsis provided. The guide must have received an award for the greatest number of words said in a moments time. It reached a point that she had to be tuned out. Oh well, her words were probably most interesting, important and relevant, but the rapid dialogue prevented oral dissimilation.
Thank you for your feedback. We’re sorry the tour didn’t meet your expectations and that the delivery made it difficult to follow. We’ll review this with the guide to ensure pacing and clarity are improved for future guests.
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| Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour | 3 hours | 4.8 (39) | $92 | |
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