Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Learn about Edinburgh past and present on a private walking tour with an insider guide, who shares information about the city’s royal history and colorful characters, some of whom have inspired books and well-known stories. Get tips on where to eat and drink around the city, and see sights on and off the Royal Mile and near Greyfriars Kirk. You’ll enjoy one-on-one attention from a private guide on this tour that caters to couples, families and small groups looking for a more personal experience.
Meeting point: St Giles' Cathedral High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK
Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes
Private tour, group size up to 15 persons
Children allowed
English
Mobile ticket
Full refund for cancellations up to 24 hours
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund

What is included in activity

Professional guide

What is not included

Gratuities

Details

St Giles' Cathedral
See the outside of the building and hear about the interesting characters from it's past, how they shaped the most read book of all time and how that influenced the witch trials.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mile
See some of the highlights of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile on foot with your guide stopping to tell you about the must know facts, funny history and quirky stories. We will also point out the places locals like to eat and drink if you want such info.
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grassmarket
Pass the end of the Grassmarket while heading up to Victoria Street, where Diagon Alley in Harry Potter is based on.

Advocate's Close
Get some amazing views from Old Town to New Town, find out about the man who revived Scottish culture lost after the Jacobite rebellion and what happened when a chamber pot was emptied from a great height. 
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deacon Brodie's Tavern
Find out about the wild life of the man who led a respectable life by day and a less than moral life at night and how he inspired the Curious Case of Dr. Jekkyl and Mr. Hyde.
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Street
See this stunning local street, learn about where the locals shop and eat.
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Important Info

• Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
• Tours leave from the main entrance of St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile.
• You will recognize your guide from the name badge around their neck
• Please arrive at least five minutes early Wheelchair accessible
• Please dress for the Edinburgh weather, which can be very irregular
• Stroller accessible
• Service animals allowed
• Near public transportation
• Transportation is wheelchair accessible
• Most travelers can participate
• This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
€76.40
per person
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Adult (Age 16-95)
€76.40
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Infant (Age 1-4)
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Child (Age 5-15)
€17.63
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€21.16
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Places you will see

• St Giles' Cathedral
• Royal Mile
• Grassmarket
• Advocate's Close
• Deacon Brodie's Tavern
• Victoria Street

Activity book period

You can book tour up to 6 hours in advance.

Activity languages

English

Directions to meet your guide

St Giles' Cathedral High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK

How long your tour will be

2 hrs 30 min

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