United Kingdom · Castles & Palaces

6-Hour Edinburgh Heritage Tour with Edinburgh Castle

6 Hours Round trip from Castlehill Easy pace

The journey

Trip highlights

01 Visit top heritage sites in Edinburgh, including the Castle, Palace, and Cathedral
02 Explore Edinburgh's Old Town and Georgian New Town with a local guide in national dress
03 Enjoy a private tour of Edinburgh Castle with time for personal exploration
04 Walk down the Royal Mile with historical insights into important people and events
05 Choose a Harry Potter-themed alternative tour of Edinburgh locations tied to the stories

Visit the top heritage attractions of Scotland's capital with your local guide in national dress, exploring the ancient streets of the Old Town and the Georgian terraces and squares of the 1760's New Town. Enjoy a private tour of Edinburgh Castle, the site of the city's first settlement, with extra time for personal exploration before walking down the Royal Mile. A Scottish lunch can be enjoyed at your own choice and expense. For Harry Potter fans, the castle tour can be replaced with a tour of Edinburgh locations associated with the stories.

Enjoy a private tour of Edinburgh Castle, the site of the city's first settlement, with extra time for personal exploration before walking down the Royal Mile.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 6 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access Not applicable

City Edinburgh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

Day 01

Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile and New Town

Start the tour from your city centre hotel or an agreed meeting point, then go directly to Edinburgh Castle, the location of the city's first settlement.
Enjoy a private tour of the castle, with extra time allowed for your own exploration, followed by an optional break for a meal or snack.
Continue along the Royal Mile as far as the site of the former city wall, hearing about the historic buildings and the stories of important people and events.
Cross into Edinburgh's New Town of the 1760's to view its Georgian squares and classical streets.
Travel through Princes Street Gardens for some of the best views of the castle.