Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Overview
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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’
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.
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Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Tour at 9:30 am
Reviews
601 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Awesome tour!
Esther K,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ben was awesome. So informative with great stories and a pleasant pace. Loved learning about the rich history of Edinburgh!
Great tour! Our Guide...
Jake C,
Sep 8, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great tour! Our Guide James was very informative and enjoyed learning some of the dark history of the town.
Had an amazing day with...
Danielle U,
Sep 7, 2025
- Viator
5.00Had an amazing day with James who was full of stories making history come alive. Highly recommend taking this tour with him.
Good, Lot of stories, lot of standing
Suzanne N,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
4.00James did a great job. He gave us insights into a lot of local history and pictures in the museum. Our challenge: We were from a cruiser & had a limited time window. It was a Saturday & there were protests. Very busy. We would have preferred less emphasis on some stories & more time at the castle. It’s a long time to be standing & walking! My hips were killing me by the end.
We did this on our first...
Mary S,
Sep 6, 2025
- Viator
5.00We did this on our first full day in Edinburgh which was a great way to get an overview of the city layout and its history. Mark was s great guide full of facts and knowledge! The National Gallery pulls together the stories Mark shared. We highly recommend this tour
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