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Edinburgh Walking Tour with Castle Ticket Included
Explore the Royal Mile, New Town, Old Town, and the hilltop fortress with a storytelling guide
5 h
Max 15 Guests
What's included
Decode Edinburgh, block by block
Expert English-speaking guide
Edinburgh Castle entry tickets
Guided Edinburgh walking tour
Georgian House entry
New Town and Old Town route
Guide tips
Food and drink
Itinerary
Your tour begins in Edinburgh’s New Town
Meet your guide at the edge of Edinburgh’s New Town, next to the Johnnie Walker entrance. Get a quick route overview, then step off toward the city’s grandest façades and stories.
Stroll the Georgian streets of the New Town
Walk past neoclassical terraces and elegant town squares that remade Edinburgh in the eighteenth century. Learn how this “planned city” shaped daily life, fashion, and the reputations of its most famous residents.
Step inside the Georgian House
Enter a preserved townhouse to see how Edinburgh’s upper class lived, from formal drawing rooms to period details in the interiors. Your guide points out the social codes and small design choices that signaled status.
Browse the Scottish National Gallery’s Scottish masters
Pause among paintings that capture Scotland’s shifting identity, from portraiture to Romantic landscapes. Your guide highlights a few key works so the collection feels readable, not overwhelming.
Follow the Royal Mile into the Old Town
Next, trade symmetry for steep closes, worn stone steps, and medieval street lines that funnel toward the castle rock. Along the way, hear stories of reformations, trials, and the writers who turned Edinburgh into a literary city.
Your tour ends at Edinburgh Castle
Finish at the city’s most iconic fortress, where your guide introduces the castle’s layered history and key viewpoints. After the guided visit, stay inside to explore at your own pace.
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Start times are in the product’s local time
Free cancellation up to 24 hours in advance!
Tue, 15 Sep 2026
Meeting and drop-off point
Important Details
Good to know:
Accessibility: This tour is not recommended for people with reduced mobility. If you have questions or concerns, please contact us in advance.
Bag policy: Backpacks over 30 liters are not allowed inside Edinburgh Castle.
Lunch: You will have free time during the lunch break. There will be cafes, pubs and restaurants for you to choose from with vegan and vegetarian options available.
Tour duration: The duration of the tour will be approx 5 - 5:30 hours, including the lunch break. We may need more time to access the historical sites and navigate the city during peak travel season (April to October), when more travellers are in town. Please note that in these months, the tour might be slightly longer.
Check-in: Please aim to arrive 15 minutes early to the meeting point so the group can depart on time.
Your tour includes:
Expert English-speaking guide
Guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s New Town
Guided walking tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town
Exterior visit to key Old Town landmarks, including Greyfriars Kirkyard and Greyfriars Bobby
Guided visit inside Edinburgh Castle, plus time to keep exploring independently
Entry to the Georgian House (April to October)
What to bring:
Valid ID
Comfortable walking shoes
Weather-appropriate layers
Water bottle