Edinburgh: History & Culture - Private Walking Tour

Immerse yourself in the history and culture of Edinburgh on a private walking tour. Explore the city’s iconic landmarks and hidden secrets with a dedicated local guide.

Duration: 1 hour, 30 minutes
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Castle Esplanade - Explore the witches well and hear tales of the piper whisky boy who lies forever lost underneath Edinburgh Castle (exterior visit only)
  • Old Town - Discover Edinburgh’s iconic Old Town
  • Writers’ Museum - Discover Edinburgh’s Writers Museum and those who have made this lovely museum possible (exterior visit only)
  • Royal Mile - Walk in the footsteps of royalty on the iconic Royal Mile
  • St Giles’ Cathedral - From torturing to executions - the Royal Mile has more than meets the eye! (exterior visit only)
  • Victoria Street - Victoria Street, the inspiration of Diagon Alley to a witches home - there’s plenty to explore!
  • Greyfriars Bobby - Hear about Bobby’s loyalty in life and death as the story unfolded here in Edinburgh
  • Museum On The Mound - Discover The Mound area of Edinburgh and appreciate the views of this beautiful city (exterior visit only)
  • Grassmarket - Discover the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh
  • The Scottish Parliament - See The Scottish Parliament building, the seat of our government (exterior visit only)
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - Finish the tour outside the beautiful Holyrood Palace and learn about those who have dwelt there and the truth behind its interesting name (exterior visit only)
What's Included
  • Hotel pickup available
  • Expert local guide
Additional Information

Discover Edinburgh at your own pace, enjoying quality time with a local guide and truly savouring our stunning city. Our private tours, complete with a designated local guide, offer flexible start and finish locations and are the best way to utilise your time in Edinburgh.

Connect with your local guide and delve into the stories and landmarks of Edinburgh’s Old Town. From its historical beginnings to present-day city life, this relaxed 1.5-hour stroll through the paved roads and narrow lanes promises a comprehensive snapshot of Scotland’s capital.

The journey will include iconic spots, from Edinburgh Castle to the Royal Mile, as well as many hidden gems that only true locals are privy to!

Your personal guide will customise the tour according to your preferences, ensuring you gain new insights whether you’re a first-time visitor or a resident!

Location
The Scotch Whisky Experience
Castlehill
Outside the Scottish Whisky Experience on Castlehill
Cancellation Policy

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

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Wanderingscotland
May 18, 2021
Kid friendly and amazing tour guide! - I went on this tour and has such a fun time! The tour guide was clearly really passionate and that came across and got our group all the more excited and wrapped up in the stories. I brought my kids along and they loved it! This isn’t our first time doing a tour with Walking Tours in Scotland and there’s a reason we keep returning to them, their tour guides are experts of the city they are in because they’re from there! The safety restrictions in place out is at ease and overall we had such a lovely time. We will definitely be back.
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