Private Tour
Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour
Overview
Available languages
3 hours
Mobile ticket
Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle, and a medieval labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements that comprise this UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
What‘s Included
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
Edinburgh Castle tickets admission tickets
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Cost of transportation on the day
Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point
What To Expect
Calton Hill
Enjoy a breathtaking view from Calton Hill with your private guide.
Palace of Holyroodhouse
Admire the Palace of Holyroodhouse and hear about political controversy outside the Scottish Parliament.
Options
The Best of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle
Reviews
23 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Wonderful tour!
Richard S,
Jul 3, 2025
- Viator
5.00I knew I would enjoy this, and boy was I right! Mike took us from a scenic overview of the entire city all the way to the castle, dropping knowledge at every step.
Great tour with Annette
Kathy H,
Jul 21, 2024
- Viator
5.00Annette was so knowledgeable about all things Scotland. She spent a lot of time sharing her knowledge with us. We were so impressed with her, we didn't want the tour to end. Highly recommend this tour!
Great guide! We loved Marti!
Melissa C,
Jul 7, 2024
- Viator
5.00Our guide, Marti, was FANTASTIC!!! He offered the perfect combination of history, humor and heritage! To start, he was kindly willing to meet us in the lobby of our hotel on last minute notice, rather than the suggested public meeting place as a starting point. In addition to giving us the literary & historical explanations of landmarks & architecture, he was also full of humorous anecdotes, restaurant recommendations and further sight seeing suggestions. He spoke slowly and clearly and was a lot easier to understand than many other Scottish guides we encountered during our trip. He was a delight!
Great guide
Lavinia T,
Jun 18, 2024
- Viator
5.00Hugh was great – he was knowledgeable very friendly with a great sense of humor. He tailored, the tour to our needs and our physical limitations
Panoramic Views!
Augusta A,
Jun 12, 2024
- Viator
5.00Panoramic view from the hill. Beautiful especially Edinburgh castle. If you have difficulty walking may not be the best option as it’s a 3hr tour and steps to climb on the way. Tour guide Robert was informative and knowledgeable about Scottish culture and history.
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