3 Hours Edinburgh City Highlights Private Walking Tour

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3 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Explore Edinburgh the way you want to, spend quality time with a local, and get a real taste of our beautiful city on our most extensive tour of the city in 3 hours. With flexible meeting and end points, and a dedicated local guide, maximize your time in Edinburgh on a private tour.

The city with everything - castles, volcanoes, history on every corner, a world-leading University, and an incredible arts scene. There is so much to see in the beautiful city of Edinburgh.

Connect with a local guide and immerse yourself in the tales and sights of Edinburgh’s Old Town. From its historic roots to modern life in the city today, this leisurely 3-hour wander of the cobbled streets and alleyways will give you a great overview and introduction to Scotland’s capital city.

The tour will take in the classics, from Edinburgh Castle to the Royal Mile as well as many more hidden secrets only known by our true local experts!

What's Included

Local guide
No entries included, all sights seen from the outside.

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

Please meet outside the main door to the hotel you've chosen.

Itinerary

Duration: 3 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    Edinburgh Castle

    Enjoy the Edinburgh Castle esplanade area and discover Edinburgh Castle's importance with your guide (exterior visit only).

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    St Giles' Cathedral

    Admire the impressive St Giles Cathedral and uncover a little of it's history with your guide (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 3
    Royal Mile

    Walk down the Royal Mile, discovering our eclectic architecture and basking in the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4

    See The Mound area of Edinburgh with your guide, overlooking the city and learning about this important area (exterior visit only).

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 5
    Grassmarket

    Discover the Grassmarket area of Edinburgh, seeing some of the oldest and most iconic pubs in the city.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 6
    Mercat Cross

    See the Mercat Cross, the medieval market square of Edinburgh.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 7
    Victoria Street

    See the iconic Victoria Street and learn why it was the inspiration behind JK Rowling's Harry Potter.

    10 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 8

    Discover Holyrood Palace and learn the story behind it's unusual name! (exterior visit only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Arthur's Seat

    View the impressive Arthur's seat and learn about the unique geography that Edinburgh is built upon (seen from a distance only)

    10 minutes • Admission ticket not included

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
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Half-day Tours
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
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Cancellation Policy

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

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