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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

5.0(1 reviews)Edinburgh, ScotlandOperated by Vip London Tour
  • Duration3 hours
  • GroupPrivate tour
  • TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
  • LanguagesGerman, English, Italian
  • BookingInstant confirmation

About this activity

Hear about everything from the Kings and Queens to the rogues and rascals (and Edinburgh had its fair share of the latter). Hear about the philosophers, poets, authors and inventors who made Edinburgh their home. Enjoy stunning views as your guide talks about the exquisitely varied architecture of the city.

What to expect

3 hours3 stopsPrivate tour

  1. Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    30 minutes

    Edinburgh castle (outside only) visit not included

  2. Edinburgh

    Edinburgh, United Kingdom

    2 hours

    Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 Scotland

  3. St Giles' Cathedral

    High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom

    30 minutesAdmission not included

    St Giles' Cathedral, High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland, 30 minutes

Pickup & meeting point

You can choose either hotel/location pickup or to meet the guide at the start point.

You can request a pickup location of your own.

Start
End / drop-off

This activity ends back at the starting point.

Pickup locations85

The operator lists 85 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
  • Leonardo Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket1 Morrison Link, Edinburgh, EH3 8DN, United Kingdom
  • Moxy Edinburgh2 Freer Gait, Edinburgh, EH3 9FR, 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
  • The Balmoral Hotel1 Princes Street, Edinburgh Waverley, Edinburgh, EH2 2EQ, 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
  • 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
  • Apex City Of Edinburgh Hotel61 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2HJ, United Kingdom
  • The Resident Edinburgh15 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7UG, United Kingdom
  • Four Points Flex by Sheraton Edinburgh25-33 Shandwick Place, Edinburgh, Edinburgh, EH2 4RG, 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
  • 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
  • Old Waverly43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY, 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
  • Grove House Hotel70 Grove Street, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 8AP, 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
  • Mercure Edinburgh Haymarket Hotel38 Gardners Crescent, Edinburgh, EH3 8DQ, United Kingdom
  • Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh - West End9 Brandfield Street,, Edinburgh, EH3 8AS, United Kingdom
  • The Royal Scots Club29 _ 31 Abercromby Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6QE, United Kingdom
  • You may choose to meet the guide at the departure point.
  • You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.

Pickup instructions

Here is a polished version: --- Please confirm your **address in the central part of Edinburgh**, or we can arrange a meeting point in **Edinburgh city centre** — whichever is more convenient for you. ---

What's included

Included

  • Tour guide fees

Not included

  • Gratuities

Good to know

Accessibility & suitability

  • Service animals allowed
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Traveller requirements

  • Minimum 1 traveller per booking
  • Maximum 15 travellers per booking
  • Age bands: Traveler (0–120)

Languages

Guide
German, English, Italian, French, Spanish

Cancellation policy

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

  • 1+ days before100% refund
  • 0–1 days before0% refund

Important booking information

Booking cut-off
Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
Confirmation
Confirmed immediately after booking.
Tickets
One per booking
Local time zone
Europe/London
Product code
8986P50

What you'll be asked when booking

  • Your preferred pickup point
  • Any special requirements

Traveller reviews

5.0/ 51 reviews
  • 51

Ratings aggregated from Tripadvisor (1).

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