Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Overview

Available languages

English

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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.

Additional Info

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.

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

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

What To Expect

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’

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

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Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group

Reviews

4.94

667 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

638

Excellent and informative...
Karen P,
Dec 5, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Excellent and informative guide! James created a great tour of Edinburgh full of interesting stories and unique details. Well worth the time & cost.
Amazing tour
shathaa589,
Dec 2, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
It was a great walking full day guided tour with Zenon today, we went to the new and old town, Edinburgh castle and many more beautiful places. He is very knowledgeable, friendly. It was one of the best tours I’ve had! Highly recommend it .
Essential tour of Edinburgh
747myrnar,
Dec 1, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We loved Ben and all the stories that he shared with us. He kept us interested all the 5 hours. One of the best guides we have had in all our trips. He loves his city and his country. It shows.
This was a great tour,...
Sonia L,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This was a great tour, our guide was very insightful. I recommend doing this at the beginning of the tour to get a general idea of Edinburgh' history, but be prepared for the weather.
This is one of the best...
CharlotteKay L,
Nov 19, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This is one of the best tours that i have encountered. Although it was raining, Mr James made me appreciate the history and the beauty of the city of Edinburgh. From the old houses to the parks to the museums and the castle. The stories are very interesting and intriguing.
Ben was fantastic - this tour is must for first time visitors
MWG7,
Nov 14, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Ben was a fantastic tour guide and wonderful story teller - A+++. I recommend this tour without reservation. This tour is a must for first time visitors.
Ben was awesome
Stephen W,
Oct 29, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Ben was amazing tour guide. Thoughtful and personable. Hit all the main spots and then some. Highly recommend.
Fantastic Tour
Laurie C,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour is a must! Mark, our guide, was phenomenal! We got tons of historical info and fun facts. Mark made the experience that much better. Wear comfy shoes and bundle up!
This tour was one of the...
Kevin C,
Oct 27, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
This tour was one of the highlights of our Edinburgh trip. Mark, our guide, was excellent; he was extremely knowledgeable and we enjoyed his tour immensely.
A fantastic tour of Edinburgh
Mike O,
Oct 24, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Our tour guide Ben was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We saw a lot and learned a lot during the tour. If you you’d like to see the highlights of Edinburgh in a day I don’t see how you can do better than this tour