3-Hour Edinburgh Walking Tour with Old Town and New Town Landmarks

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Walk through Edinburgh's historic Old Town and elegant New Town
• 02 See the Scott Monument, the largest monument to a writer in the world
• 03 Visit St Giles' Cathedral and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery
• 04 Discover lesser-known corners that reveal the real essence of Edinburgh

Walk through Edinburgh's historic Old Town and the stately majesty of the New Town, then head off the beaten track to discover the real essence of the city. Along the way, see the Scott Monument, visit St Giles' Cathedral and the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, marvel at the James Clerk Maxwell Statue, and relax at Drill Hall Arts Café.

Walk through Edinburgh's historic Old Town and the stately majesty of the New Town, then head off the beaten track to discover the real essence of the city.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 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

1

Day 01

Old Town, New Town, and Edinburgh Landmarks

• Meet your guide at the agreed-upon location in Edinburgh.
• Stroll through the Old Town.
• Visit St Giles' Cathedral.
• Stop at Waverley Bridge and take some pictures.
• See the Scott Monument, the largest monument to a writer in the world.
• Walk through St Andrew Square.
• Marvel at the James Clerk Maxwell Statue.
• Admire the paintings on display at the Scottish National Portrait Gallery.
• Relax at Drill Hall Arts Café.
• Head towards Academy Street.
• Stop at Lamb's House, a 16th-century house.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• English-speaking Edinburgh guide

What's Not Included

• Personal expenses

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Edinburgh, UK

Tour start

Edinburgh, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.