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
Options
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Tour at 9:30 am
Reviews
372 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Fabulous day
Dawn S,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Adam was a fabulous tour guide, friendly, entertaining and knowledgeable. Be prepared to walk and ascend stairs/hills in old city. Break for lunch on your own in middle, with great recommendations for pie shops from Adam.
Excellent walking tour
tim m,
May 14, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mark was a fantastic and knowledgeable guide and provided many historical details. We enjoyed every moment!!
Ben was our tour guide...
Melisa j,
May 13, 2025
- Viator
5.00Ben was our tour guide and he did an excellent job providing a fabulous tour of Edinburgh. His stories were interesting and connected key events together at our various stops. He was considerate of the physical capabilities of the group and provided periods to rest along the way. Do this tour early in your visit. It establishes a nice understanding of Edinburgh and Scottish history.
Mark was an excellent...
Perrin C,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Mark was an excellent guide-knowledgable, engaging, and fun. He made the experience enjoyable while providing insights and answering all our questions with clarity and enthusiasm.
Very knowledgeable and...
Samantha A,
May 11, 2025
- Viator
5.00Very knowledgeable and well paced tour. Our tour guide, Ben, was to explain a lot of the history of Scotland and weave a whole story of the country. We saw a lot of key monuments, museums, and sites
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