Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Overview
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5 hours
Mobile ticket
Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day.
Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland and the inside of a historic house museum. 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
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
What‘s Included
Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket and guided tour
From 1 April 2026, admission to 1 Historic House, either Gladstone’s Land or The Georgian House
Local Tour Guide
Scottish National Gallery guided tour (highlights)
Lunch
Gratuities
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
765 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Ben is wonderful! Book this tour!
Devon K,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Ben was wonderful!!! This 5 hour tour was thorough, informative and overall very enjoyable. It was so nice to have most sites hit in one walking tour. Highly recommend. :)
Ben is awesome! Book this tour!
devtravel123,Jun 12, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Ben was wonderful!!! This 5 hour tour was thorough, informative and overall very enjoyable! It was so nice to have most sites hit in one walking tour. Highly recommend. :)
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Jeffrey M,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mark C was awesome! He had great enthusiasm and knew so many interesting and fascinating details. We had a fantastic time.
So worth it!
Ronald T,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Excellent tour! It was so very informative and we learned so much about Edinburgh that we would have otherwise never known! Our guide was excellent
Mark C was a fantastic...
Debra K,Jun 10, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mark C was a fantastic guide. He was one of the best guides we have had on mini tours done through Viator in several countries he was very knowledgeable with many facts and dates. He provided options for getting to our destinations. It was the right amount of stops. His humor kept the day light and enjoyable.
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antoinette m,Jun 9, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Mark C was extremely knowledgeable regarding the history of Scotland both past and present. His personality lends itself well to communicating to a crowd from various parts of the World. The year 1707 will forever be embedded in my memory of Scotland and British history. I’m glad my Scottish ancestors didn’t buy into the Panama Canal scam!😎
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Homero S,Jun 8, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00Prepare for a very long walk and have a good breakfast so you can endure the tour. It is advisable to carry an umbrella. The guide was very good and kind.
Great experience
Devadattkamat,Jun 7, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00We took the walking tour. Zannon was our guide and it was a fantastic experience. Zannon’s knowledge of Scottish culture, history and narration style were truly exceptional. Would highly recommend
Awesome Tour
karencP1389PH,Jun 6, 2026
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00This was a fantastic tour! Our guide was Irish Mark C. He was so knowledgeable and fun—- we learned a lot of interesting Scottish history. Mark did an amazing job of keeping our attention and teaching us so many important facts and stories about Edinburgh and Scotland. It was fun to see so many different areas of Edinburgh. We thoroughly enjoyed this tour and we highly recommend it!
Phenomenal!
Melissa M,Jun 5, 2026
- Review from Viator
5.00The guide was very knowledgeable, humorous, entertaining. We got some of the best views! There were many stairs. I wish we had seen inside the castle.
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