Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Join us for a private tour of Edinburgh Old Town to discover the fascinating history of the city.
Understand how Edinburgh developed from a medieval burgh to an international hub.
Learn about royal history at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
We'll talk about the Scottish Reformation in St. Giles Cathedral
Visit Greyfriars Graveyard, Grassmarket and the closes of the Royal Mile. Listen to the stories of murderers, executions, and bodysnatchers.
Visit the National Museum of Scotland and its highlights, including Viking chess pieces and Pictish carved stones.
Find out about Edinburgh cultural scene, from writers and books to the Fringe Festival.
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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
What's included in Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Castello Di Edimburgo
The Castle Esplanade will be our first stop. From here, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place. We'll talk about the history of one of Edinburgh's oldest buildings. As we recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges, we'll delve into the secrets of the castle.
Victoria Street
From the Castle Esplanade, we will walk down hill towards Victoria Street, the most picturesque and colorful street of Edinburgh.
Grassmarket
At the end of Victoria Street we will enter the Grassmarket, a large plaza famous for its pubs and its dark past.
Inclusions
- Local Tour Guide
- Guided Tour of the National Museum Highlights
- Should clients wish to stop for coffee and tea during the tour, this would be at their own expenses.
- Should clients wish to grab a snack at some point during the tour, this would be at their own expenses.
- Gratuities
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- 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
- Please note that this is a walking tour and private transportation is not offered. It will be up to the client to make their way to the meeting point.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- We will meet travelers outside of the Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill. This is a red sandstone building, very close to the castle esplanade.
End Points
- The tour will end outside of Holyrood Palace.
