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Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day!
Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland. You’ll learn about the history, culture and heritage of the Scottish capital, and there will be a break for lunch.
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
Please wear comfortable shoes, Edinburgh is a hilly city. We also recommend a windproof and rainproof jacket.
You will have free time during the lunch break. There will be cafes, pubs and restaurants for you to choose from with vegan and vegetarian options available.
The duration of the tour will be approx 5 - 5:30 hours, including the lunch break. We may need more time to access the historical sites and navigate the city during peak travel season (April to October), when more travellers are in town. Please note that in these months, the tour might be slightly longer.
The company is not responsible for participants arriving late and missing the beginning of the tour. If you miss the group at the starting point, please note that the first stop of the group would be Charlotte Square /the Georgian House.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket and guided tour
Local Tour Guide
The Georgian House: entrance and ticket (from 1st April 2025 ).
Scottish National Gallery guided tour (highlights)
Lunch
Gratuities
Charlotte Square
Our tour will start in the West End of Edinburgh where we will introduce the city and its neighbourhoods. In Charlotte Square, we'll admire elegant examples of neoclassical architecture and understand why Edinburgh is known as the ‘Athens of the North’
Georgian House
In Charlotte Square we will talk about the most iconic mansion of the New Town, the Georgian House. We will understand what the layout of Georgian townhouses looked like and what high society life was like in 18th and 19th century Edinburgh.
460 reviews
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Alexandrea S,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
Adam was amazing! He was so colorful, his history knowledge was incredible, and he made it extremely enjoyable to learn all about Edinburghs history. 10/10 recommend booking a tour with him!
Laura M,
Jun 22, 2025
- Viator
I couldn’t have asked for a better guide than Mark. His skill as a guide and his extensive knowledge of Scottish and Edinburgh history made him the perfect person to lead this daylong tour.
Maura F,
Jun 21, 2025
- Viator
Good tour of Edinburgh, including new town and old town, very good record for restaurants, shopping and whiskey!!
Davita G,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
The tour guide had a lot of engaging personality and had a strong sense of history. It was a wonderful experience!
Trish C,
Jun 20, 2025
- Viator
A wonderful tour, Mark our tour guide was knowledgeable patient and took care of everyone. We saw a large area of Edinburgh finishing at the castle, highly recommended
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