Best of Edinburgh Walking Tour

Join our intimate Edinburgh walking tour, exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites with a small group. Discover the city’s rich heritage uniquely.

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Royal Mile - Embark on this small group adventure, meeting at a central point to begin your journey into Edinburgh’s authentic atmosphere—a city steeped in history and culture. Traverse major attractions, discover tucked-away gems, and gain a comprehensive overview of the best things to do and places to visit.

Marvel at the historic Edinburgh Castle, wander through the timeless Royal Mile and explore iconic landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral, Victoria Street, Princes Street and more. Our expert tour guides will lead you up and down the cobbled streets that form the historic heart of the city’s rich history, allowing you to experience Edinburgh like a local.

  • Edinburgh Castle - Pass by Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. While we don’t go in, take a moment to appreciate the impressive fortress and its commanding views over the city.
  • Grassmarket - Grassmarket, a historic market square with lively pubs, shops, and restaurants. Take in the vibrant atmosphere and soak up the area’s rich history.
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard - Greyfriars Kirkyard, a historic cemetery known for its association with Greyfriars Bobby. Pause briefly to see the statue of the loyal dog before continuing your journey.
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - Admire the beautiful architecture of this medieval church, which has been a focal point of Edinburgh for centuries.
  • Calton Hill - Calton Hill, a prominent hill offering panoramic views of the city. While you won’t be stopping, take in the sight of the hill’s iconic monuments, including the National Monument and the Nelson Monument. This site visit depending on weather and group speed.
  • Greyfriars Bobby - Greyfriars Bobby on Candlemaker Row, paying homage to Edinburgh’s most famous loyal dog.
  • Victoria street - Wander along Victoria Street, a picturesque and winding street in Edinburgh’s Old Town. Admire the colorful buildings and charming shops as you stroll through this vibrant area.
  • The Real Mary King’s Close - The Real Mary King’s Close. While you won’t be taking the tour, take a moment to appreciate the history of this hidden underground street.
What's Included
  • English speaking local guide
  • Customized and relaxing walking tour
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
Additional Information

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typical tours, we prioritize an exclusive experience with a maximum of only 10 people per group. This ensures a personalized journey, allowing you to connect with the city in a truly unique way.

Wondering what to see, where to go, and what to do? Our tour is the perfect guide. Immerse yourself in the major historical, cultural, and architectural heritage of Edinburgh.

Location
57 High St
High Street
Meet us in front of the Cafe Edinburgh (not inside) 57 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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Angela_a
Sep 14, 2024
Do this first - Fantastic experience lots of knowledge and would highly recommend to anyone travelling to Edinburgh. Do this before anything else as you’ll get to discover hidden gems
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Johnf7073
Sep 7, 2024
We loved such a small group, being able to ask the many questions we did. You were so easy to hear and so expressive. - Our guide Sean was incredibly knowledgeable, articulate and expressive. A born storyteller, Sean bought the history of Edinburgh alive in rich detail.
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Michael_k
Sep 5, 2024
Jonathan Rocks! - Jonathan Rocks!! I had an awesome experience with Jonathan. As it turned out, I was the only tourist and got his attention. In addition to being such a nice guy and easy to connect with, he was just so knowledgeable about the history of edinbrough. He did a great job in explaining the backgrounds on several events and places. I would highly recommend him to everyone.
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Helen_n
Sep 1, 2024
Great tour - A delightful and informative morning. My guide is very knowledgeable and engaging. I learned a great deal about the history of Edinburgh and it’s cultural aspects. Highly recommended.
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14rox
Aug 25, 2024
Ediburgh - We toured Edinburgh, did the underground walk too! but it is not to go during festival time!!! And all tickets can be purchased right there
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Adam_w
Jul 30, 2024
Great intro to Edinburgh - Jonathan was a great guide. He's very cheery, and knowledgeable about Edinburgh and Scottish history. We learned a lot during the tour. He was also very considerate to check in with us and make sure we were good on energy as there's a lot of elevation changes in Edinburgh! Great tour and highly recommend.
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Natalie_m
Jul 28, 2024
Nice walking tour - We really enjoy our three hour walking tour. The guid was very professional and knowledgeable. The tour was very Interesting. Highly commend!
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Robert_m
Jul 13, 2024
Good tour - Sean was great. Good history and great sites. Price was good and the value was good. One of my better tours this trip.
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Jean_k
Jul 25, 2024
Great tour - Sean was a great guide. Amusing, but thoughtful and informative. Very knowledgeable & really enjoyed the tour.
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John_w
Aug 1, 2024
Stay away! - Being stood up for being 15 minutes late due to our ship disembarking problems even though the tour was alerted
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