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
507 reviews
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The tour provided a great...
Arleen P,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00The tour provided a great overview of the historical significance of Edinburgh. Mark, our guide, was enthusiastic, engaging and passionate about the subject matter. We enjoyed every moment of the tour.
Exciting discovery of the city
Rita S,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00It was an amazing and rich experience with our tour guide Mark from Clan Pascual. He is passionate and knows tye history of the city so well. It was fascinating to listen to him and follow him through this magic and beautiful city
Great experience in both Old and New Town Edinburgh!
Suzette O,
Jul 15, 2025
- Viator
5.00Fabulous tour! Our guide Mark was SO knowledgeable and interesting! So many historical and interesting sites! Plenty of indoor time if weather is inclement! Highly recommend and ask for Mark!
Mark Was the Very Best
Peter O,
Jul 10, 2025
- Viator
5.00Our tour guide, Mark, was the most well-informed and conscientious tour guide we have utilized in our many tours over the years. Ba none, he wss the best, very familiar with the history behind each of the sites that we visited. Always mindful of the whereabouts of his entire group, such that we were never nervous that we would lose sight of him amongst the massive numbers of tourists.
This is a great way to...
James W,
Jul 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00This is a great way to see the highlights of Edinburgh. Adam was our guide and was excellent. He was very passionate about the city and history.
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