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Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Guided Tour with Tickets, Map & Guide

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

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.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Admissions to Edinburgh Castle

Professional Guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Lawnmarket

Our meeting point. You will meet your guide here where a short introduction will take place before setting off.

Admission Not Applicable
2

St Giles' Cathedral

This is where you will learn of the tumultuous history of religion in Scotland

Admission Not Applicable

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Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Guided Tour with Tickets, Map & Guide

Reviews

4.81

31 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • This was such a great...

    Misty F,

    Sep 7, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    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!

  • Disappointed

    Paul B,

    Jul 29, 2025

    - Viator

    3.00

    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.

  • Not a happy camper

    Sharon G,

    Jun 30, 2025

    - Viator

    1.00

    That the provider EDI cancelled the excursion because their guide got sick. I have yet to receive a refund.

  • Lovely overview of the...

    Danica W,

    Jun 15, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Lovely overview of the history of the Old Town and its most significant buildings/monuments within a reasonable amount of time and pace (1 hour). Our tour guide Charlotte was energetic and made the history fun. Be advised there are some stairs involved but it is Edinburgh!

  • A great tour with a local company

    Kristin N,

    Jun 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    This tour was excellent! John was so knowledgeable about all things Edinburgh. We got some history, some culture, some religious history, some politics and some entertainment info as well as great recommendations for food, activities and hidden gems around the town. He had a great sense of humor and loads of information. This is a small local company with a big future. I highly recommend this tour. Check them out. You won’t regret it.

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4.81
31 reviews
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