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Bespoke Edinburgh Old Town Walk with a Local Guide

5.0(17 reviews)Edinburgh, ScotlandOperated by Local Eyes Tours
  • Duration2 hours 30 min
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, English, Italian

About this activity

This Private Tour is perfect for anyone who's just arrived in Edinburgh and wants an overview of the city's history and things to do/places to eat.

We walk through the medieval Old Town, giving you a great overview of Edinburgh's most famous landmarks, but also the city's most intriguing hidden streets and alleyways. By the end of the tour, you'll know more about the history of Edinburgh than the average Scot!

We adapt each tour to the group, so let us know your interests, e.g history, Harry Potter, Outlander filming locations and we'll give you a really customised experience.

What to expect

2 hours 30 min4 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Edinburgh Castle

    Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom

    Pass by

    See one of Scotland's most impressive castles

  2. Royal Mile

    High St., Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    Explore the hidden closes and alleyways that you would easily miss on your own

  3. Greyfriars

    26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh, EH1 2QE, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    Learn about the important people of Edinburgh buried inside this really cool graveyard. Also see some tombstones that inspired Harry Potter

  4. Grassmarket

    21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom

    20 minutes

    Learn about the public executions that used to take place here, and the stories behind some of Edinburgh's most famous pubs

Pickup & meeting point

Pickup is included for all travellers.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Pickup locations95

The operator lists 95 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.

Hotels & residences40

  • Kimpton Charlotte Square by IHG38 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom
  • The Inn on the Mile82 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1LL, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Waverley) hotel24 Rose Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2QA, United Kingdom
  • The Abbey Hotel9 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB, United Kingdom
  • voco Edinburgh - Royal Terrace by IHG18 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AQ, United Kingdom
  • DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Edinburgh City Centre34 Bread Street, Edinburgh, EH3 9AF, United Kingdom
  • Rabble Rooms55A Frederick Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1LH, United Kingdom
  • Ten Hill Place Hotel10 Hill Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9DS, United Kingdom
  • The Balmoral Hotel1 Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, United Kingdom
  • Hotel Indigo Edinburgh by IHG51-59 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JD, United Kingdom
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Waterloo Place17 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, United Kingdom
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central Queen Street30-31 Queen Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1JX, United Kingdom
  • Stay Central Hotel139 Cowgate, near St. Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, EH1 1JS, United Kingdom
  • Travelodge Edinburgh Central33 St. Mary's Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1TA, United Kingdom
  • Roomzzz Aparthotels EdinburghLeith St, St James Quarter, Edinburgh, EH1 3AD, United Kingdom
  • Leonardo Royal Hotel Edinburgh43 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh City Centre (Princes Street) hotel121 - 123 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4AD, United Kingdom
  • The Royal Circus Hotel19-21 Royal Circus, Edinburgh, EH3 6TL, United Kingdom
  • Playfair House Hotel20 Leopold Place, London Road, Edinburgh, EH7 5LB, United Kingdom
  • Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ, United Kingdom
  • The Place Hotel34-38 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU, United Kingdom
  • The Scotsman Hotel20 North Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1TR, United Kingdom
  • Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2JY, United Kingdom
  • Virgin Hotels EdinburghVictoria Street, 1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX, United Kingdom
  • Albany Hotel39-47 Albany Street, Edinburgh, EH1 3QY, United Kingdom
  • W Edinburgh1 St James Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH1 3AX, United Kingdom
  • Premier Inn Edinburgh Central (Lauriston Place) hotel82 Lauriston Place, Edinburgh, EH3 9DG, United Kingdom
  • Motel One Edinburgh-Royal18-21 Market Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1BL, United Kingdom
  • House of Gods233 The Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1JQ, United Kingdom
  • Malmaison Edinburgh City21-22 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 1AY, United Kingdom
  • ibis Edinburgh Centre Royal Mile - Hunter Square6 Hunter Square, Off Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1QW, United Kingdom
  • The New Town Hotel8-12 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3EP, United Kingdom
  • Fraser Suites Edinburgh12-26 St Giles' Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1PT, United Kingdom
  • Grassmarket Hotel94-96 Grassmarket, Grassmarket Square, Edinburgh, EH1 2JR, United Kingdom
  • The Rutland1-3 Rutland Street, Edinburgh, EH1 2AE, United Kingdom
  • Old Town Chambers, Autograph Collection329 High Street, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 1PN, United Kingdom
  • Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - Royal Mile By IHG300 Cowgate, Edinburgh, EH1 1NA, United Kingdom
  • Mount Royal Hotel Edinburgh By The Unlimited Collection53 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2DG, United Kingdom
  • 100 Princes Street Edinburgh100 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 3AB, United Kingdom
  • Halcyon Hotel8 Royal Terrace, Edinburgh, EH7 5AB, United Kingdom
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Some hotels are located in areas with lower elevation than the Old Town and require a good 10-20min walk to the Old Town. With pickup at certain hotels, we will advise you how strenuous the walk to the Old town from your hotel will be. Based on your preferences, we may then suggest re-arranging the meeting point, to make the walking tour manageable for all group members in the private group.

What's included

Included

  • A "wee dram" of whisky for all adults

Not included

  • Meals and snacks

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • 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
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • At least one adult must be included in the booking
  • Age bands: Infant (0–3), Child (4–12), Youth (13–15), Adult (16–64), Senior (65–120)

Languages

Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Danish, Spanish

Cancellation policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0+ days before0% refund
  • This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
  • This experience requires a minimum number of travellers. If it's cancelled because the minimum isn't met, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Manual
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/London
Product code
73322P7

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 517 reviews
  • 517

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (17).

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