Edinburgh Private Walking tour with a Professional Guide

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Private walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town
• 02 Explore the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Church, and Princes Street Gardens
• 03 Enjoy views of Edinburgh Castle along the route
• 04 Learn about Edinburgh’s history from 8500 BC to modern times
• 05 Discover the city’s medieval street plan and UNESCO World Heritage character
• 06 Tour can be customized on the spot with your local guide

Discover the story of Edinburgh on a private walking tour through the heart of the city’s historic Old Town. Ideal for first-time visitors, this experience offers an engaging introduction to Scotland’s capital, with its preserved medieval street plan, striking architecture, and UNESCO World Heritage character.

Along the way, explore landmarks and viewpoints including the Royal Mile, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Church, Princes Street Gardens, and views of Edinburgh Castle. As you walk, your guide will bring the city’s past to life, from its earliest human history and medieval origins to the expansion of the New Town and the opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999.

Discover the story of Edinburgh on a private walking tour through the heart of the city’s historic Old Town.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 2 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Easy

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Edinburgh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

1

Day 01

You will see: Royal Mile Parliament House Magdalen Chapel Augustine United Church Greyfriars Bobby's Statue Greyfriars Church Grassmarket Princes Street Gardens Views of Edinburgh Castle

You will learn about: Earliest human evidence of 8500 BC Early Middle Ages and the origin of the name of the city History of the dominican and augustinian friars The struggle with the English Royal Capital of Scotland Struggle with overpopulation Building of the wall Unification with England Expansion of Edinburgh’s New Town City of intellectuals Arrival of modernity Opening of the Scottish Parliament in 1999

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Local Guide who will be with your group only
• Private guided Tour
• Possible customizing on tour with your local guide on the spot

What's Not Included

• Gratuities
• Entrance fees

Know before you go

• WHEELCHAIR ACCESSIBLE
• STROLLER OR PRAM ACCESSIBLE
• ANIMALS OR PETS ALLOWED
• PUBLIC TRANSPORTATION NEARBY
• Infants must not sit on laps
• Infant seats unavailable
• Not wheelchair accessible

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

Edinburgh, GB

Tour start

Edinburgh, GB

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.