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.
Options
Tour at 9:30 am
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Reviews
558 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Mark was very...
Dawn R,
Aug 18, 2025
- Viator
4.00Mark was very knowledgeable and covered vast amount of Edinburgh history. The tour gets quite long and only a short period for lunch.
Worth it!
Terri C,
Aug 17, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mark did a great job of giving Scottish history and putting it all into perspective for us. We were exhausted at the end of the day but are definitely glad we booked this and were fortunate to have perfect weather for this mostly outdoor tour. Edinburgh Castle is amazing in itself and the historical stories make it come to life again.
Ben our tour guide was...
Timothy J,
Aug 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ben our tour guide was fantastic! He was very knowledgeable and entertaining. We was aware of people’s physical abilities and adapted to our pace. Highly recommend him.
Excellent exploring and Best guide
Shafak A,
Aug 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Excellent, lots of information, places and nice time and good group.. we get our guide James One of the best.. Highly recommend..
The Walking Tour including the Castle
Meredith S,
Aug 9, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mark was an excellent tour guide. He was very personable and is a wealth of knowledge about the city. Great tour.
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