Edinburgh

The Best of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tour with Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh, Scotland
Lonely Planet Experiences Private Walking Tour of Edinburghs Highlights
  • 3 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

An ideal option for travelers who are tight on time—this private tour helps you to tick off the highlights of Edinburgh in just half a day. See St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Royal Mile, and City Chambers; then don’t worry about waiting in a long ticket line at Edinburgh Castle as timed entry and a guided tour are included.
  • Tick off Edinburgh’s highlights in half a day
  • Benefit from the perk of having Edinburgh Castle entry included
  • Great way to get your bearings of the Old Town
  • Don’t worry about crowds: This is a private tour

What's Included

  • A friendly, professional English-speaking tour guide for your own private group
  • Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
  • Edinburgh Castle tickets admission tickets
  • Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Cost of transportation on the day
  • Hotel pick up, we do recommend a centrally located start point

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, UK

    Your guide will meet you in front of Howies Restaurant (Please do not enter), located at 29 Waterloo Pl, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ, United Kingdom.

End point

  • Edinburgh Castle
    Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, UK

    Finish point will be at the Edinburgh Castle.

What To Expect

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Operated by Travel Curious

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

Reviews

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Wonderful Intro to Edinburgh tour!
Diane_F, May 2024
Marti was a wonderful guide. He was entertaining and knowledgeable. The tour was everything thing we expected and more. Wonderful intro to Edinburgh. Many thanks! I highly recommend this tour.
Great private walking tour of Edinburgh
Charles_S, May 2024
Our guide, Mike was terrific. His knowledge of Scottish history was remarkable. He kept us entertained with readings in Scots from such luminaries as William Burns and David Howe. The tour itself covered all of the areas of the city that we were most interested in. There was never a dull moment and we greatly appreciated his droll sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed our tour and happily gave it a five star rating.
Edinburgh well done in 3 hrs
Jeremy_C, Mar 2024
Andy was a great guide. He catered to my 10 year old and told stories that made us both laugh. For 3 hours, you really get to see a ton of Edinburgh’s history.
Knowledgeable Guide
Leslie_M, Mar 2024
Ross was an excellent and knowledgeable guide. He braved the weather with us and thoughtfully and patiently answered all our questions.
Would recommend to a friend
Devon_B, Oct 2023
Susan was so great! She was so knowledge and sweet, we had a fantastic times with her and learned so much. We were in Edinburgh for such a short time and were worried we weren’t going to see everything we wanted but if just a half day we saw almost everything we wanted to! We covered so much ground and just had such an overall great experience.
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Hi Devon, We're thrilled to hear that you had a fantastic experience with Susan! Her knowledge, sweetness, and the efficiency of your tour truly made your short time in Edinburgh memorable. It's wonderful that you were able to see almost everything you wanted to and covered so much ground despite the short time. Thank you for your kind words, and if you ever decide to explore more of our destinations, please don't hesitate to reach out. We're here to assist you in creating more enjoyable and insightful experiences. Best regards, Travel Curious Team
Edinburgh Walking Tour
Eric_T, Aug 2023
Ross was absolutely amazing. He was prompt, professional, and pleasant. He really knows Edinburgh, and we saw many things we wouldn't have without his guidance. Ross is extremely knowledgeable!
More time needed in Edinburgh!!
Gary_S, Jun 2023
Thomas was brilliant. This is a hilly town, so there are several inclines and steps. Well worth it. This was our first time in Edinburgh and we did not spend enough days here. We will come back. A fantastic city with fantastic people and food.
Perfect jump start
JAMES_H, Jul 2022
Great tour of all the major sites. Our guide Marty was personable and friendly. Being a local he not only knew the "official story" he offered additional insight to fill in some of the blanks between the lines.Marty also shared some great advice that help us odd the beaten path. Great way to start our vacation!
Visite guidée Édimbourg
Karina_R, Oct 2023
Très bien ville magnifique et Susan notre guide est géniale et nous fait partager ses connaissances sur sa ville… merci beaucoup
Response from Host, Nov 2023
Chère Karina, Nous sommes ravis de savoir que vous avez trouvé la ville magnifique et que Susan, notre guide, a su vous transmettre sa passion et ses connaissances sur sa ville. Merci beaucoup de nous avoir choisis pour votre visite. Si vous décidez d'explorer davantage ou si vous avez d'autres questions, n'hésitez pas à nous contacter. Nous serons ravis de vous aider à créer d'autres expériences enrichissantes. Merci encore ! Cordialement, Travel Curious Team

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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