Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day! Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland. You’ll learn about the history, culture and heritage of the Scottish capital, and there will be a break for lunch.
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Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
What's included in Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour with Castle Included -Small Group
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Charlotte Square
Our tour will start in the West End of Edinburgh where we will introduce the city and its neighbourhoods. In Charlotte Square, we'll admire elegant examples of neoclassical architecture and understand why Edinburgh is known as the ‘Athens of the North’
Georgian House
In Charlotte Square we will talk about the most iconic mansion of the New Town, the Georgian House. We will understand what the layout of Georgian townhouses looked like and what high society life was like in 18th and 19th century Edinburgh.
Princes Street Gardens
Princes Street Gardens is one the main parks of Edinburgh, and we’ll cross it from the east to west. We'll stop to admire the Ross Fountain and other examples of public art. You will also enjoy a great view of the castle and the castle rock from the gardens.
Inclusions
- Edinburgh Castle entrance ticket and guided tour
- Local Tour Guide
- The Georgian House: entrance and ticket (from 1st April 2025 ).
- Scottish National Gallery guided tour (highlights)
- Lunch
- Gratuities
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Please wear comfortable shoes, Edinburgh is a hilly city. We also recommend a windproof and rainproof jacket.
- You will have free time during the lunch break. There will be cafes, pubs and restaurants for you to choose from with vegan and vegetarian options available.
- The duration of the tour will be approx 5 - 5:30 hours, including the lunch break. We may need more time to access the historical sites and navigate the city during peak travel season (April to October), when more travellers are in town. Please note that in these months, the tour might be slightly longer.
- The company is not responsible for participants arriving late and missing the beginning of the tour. If you miss the group at the starting point, please note that the first stop of the group would be Charlotte Square /the Georgian House.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- You will meet your guide on the corner of Princes Street, outside of Johnnie Walker and near the Binns Clock. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to check in.
End Points
- The tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle.
