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Edinburgh Castle and Old Town Walking Tour

By Edinburgh Tour Guides
Free cancellation available
Price is P 32,379 per traveler* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple travelers
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 5h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

This is a private tour tailored to your interests and pace. Starting at the bottom of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile you will spend the day strolling along the ancient highways of the medieval city. The itinerary if flexible and you can discuss with your guide any changes you would like. Have a lunch in a local Scottish pub, maybe try Haggis for the first time.
This tour is ideal if you have limited time and want to get to know Edinburgh.
From the Palace of Holyroodhouse to Edinburgh Castle you will discover hidden gems, hear fascinating stories from the towns past and get to know some of the characters that shaped the city.
Please prebook your Edinburgh Castle tickets for the 14:00-14:30 time slot.

Activity location

  • White Horse Close
    • 27 Canongate
    • EH8 8BU, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Abbey Strand
    • Abbey Strand
    • EH8 8DU, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Castle and Old Town Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 5 hours5h
    5h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 9:30
Price details
P 32,378.98 x 1 TravelerP 32,378.98
Total
Price is P 32,378.98
Until Fri, Jul 31

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Professional guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Lunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Gratuities
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Edinburgh Castle Admission
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Place of Holyroodhouse Admission

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Activity itinerary

Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass by)

Viewed from the outside hear some of the fascinating stories from Scotlands past.

The Scottish Parliament (Pass by)

Viewed from the outside hear the history of the site.

White Horse Close

  • 5m
Discover a hidden gem in the heart of the Canongate.

Dunbars Close Garden

  • 10m
Secret Garden in the heart of the Old Town

Canongate Kirk

  • 10m
An interesting building with a connections to Scottish royalty and a few more surprises

Bakehouse Close

  • 10m
Surprising survivor of Edinburgh's long and turbulent past. Used as a film location and is home to Edinburgh World Heritage Office.

The Museum of Edinburgh (Pass by)

Viewed from the outside with the option to visit

John Knox House Museum (Pass by)

Viewed from the outside this is a building who's routes go back to the 1490's with links to Mary Queen of Scots and John Knox.

Tron Kirk (Pass by)

Now a Artisan Market this church holds some interesting secrets.

Mercat Cross (Pass by)

The Mercat (Market) Cross has played an important part in Edinburgh's History for centuries. Find out why the Unicorn is up there.

St Giles' Cathedral

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
The most prominent church in Edinburgh it has a history stretching over the centuries. This can be visited (£5 Donation). The guide can give you a tour of the inside.

Gladstone's Land (Pass by)

Part of Edinburgh's history for 500 years.

Writers' Museum (Pass by)

Lady Stair's House dates to 1622 and is now the Writers' Museum

Edinburgh Castle

  • 1h
  • Admission ticket not included
Hear about the history of Edinburgh Castle and discover how long the Castle Rock has been inhabited. The guide will give a guided tour or leave you to explore (1-2 hours) PLEASE BOOK YOUR TICKETS 12:00 -12:30 TIME SLOT

Location

Activity location

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    White Horse Close
    • 27 Canongate
    • EH8 8BU, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    Abbey Strand
    • Abbey Strand
    • EH8 8DU, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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