Private Tour
Available languages
2 hours
Mobile ticket
Discover Edinburgh with our exclusive family tour, designed to entertain both young and adults. Have fun and learn with our expert guides!
-Explore medieval cobbled lanes and find out what life was like in Medieval Edinburgh
-Walk up to Edinburgh Castle and learn about sieges and battles, kings and queens.
-Check out the statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh's most loyal dog
-Find out about Scottish traditions
- Discover the dark side of the city: underground passages, witches and ghosts (for the brave ones..)
- Hear about the mythical creatures of Scottish folklore (yes, including the Loch Ness monster…)
-Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter: it's all about magic!
Kids will receive a travel booklet to carry along the tour. This includes a range of interactive activities, such as games, quizzes, and scavenger hunts.
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Guide
Activity booklet for each kid on the tour
Coffee and/or Tea
Snacks
Gratuities
Royal Mile
We will start our tour from the Royal Mile. We'll introduce you to the history of the city and its topography. We'll take you to explore the 'closes', mysterious looking dark alleyways.
Mercat Cross
After exploring the closes, we will stop in front of the Mercat Cross. Yes, there is a cute unicorn at the top of it. We will learn what the unicorn meant for Scotland and we'll dive deeper into Scottish folklore.
2 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Curiosity45869856370,
Aug 15, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
Paul is very knowledgeable and shared a mot history with the group.Answers all questions and take his time explaining in details.I am glad we have Paul as a our tour guide.
Dream36943469275,
Mar 16, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
We absolutely loved this tour. Two hours packed with fun activities, all the family was engaged and we learned a lot. The kids had a fab time and treasured the little booklet after the tour. Thank you so much!
Operated by Edinburgh Walking Tours