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Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour With Castle Tickets
Greyfriars
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour With Castle Tickets
Royal Mile
Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour With Castle Tickets

Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour With Castle Included -Small group

By Edinburgh Walking Tours
9.8 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is S$126 per adult
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Overview

Join our small-group walking tour and visit Edinburgh in one day!
Old Town, Edinburgh Castle, New Town, the National Gallery of Scotland. You’ll learn about the history, culture and heritage of the Scottish capital, and there will be a break for lunch.

Activity location

  • Charlotte Square
    • West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square,
    • EH2 4HQ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 2-4 Hope St
    • 2-4 Hope Street
    • EH2 4DB, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Full Day Walking Tour With Castle Included -Small group
  • Activity duration is 6 hours6h6h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
S$125.95 x 1 AdultS$125.95
Total
Price is S$125.95

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedEdinburgh Castle entrance ticket and guided tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal Tour Guide
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe Georgian House: entrance and ticket (from 1st April 2025 ).
  • What's includedWhat's includedScottish National Gallery guided tour (highlights)
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedLunch
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Not recommended for travellers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travellers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please wear comfortable shoes, Edinburgh is a hilly city. We also recommend a windproof and rainproof jacket.
  • 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.
  • The duration of the tour in the winter (November to March) will be approx 5.5 hours, including the lunch break. In the summer (April to October) it will be approx. 6 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.
  • The company is not responsible for participants arriving late and missing the beginning of the tour. If you miss the group at the starting point, please note that the first stop of the group would be Charlotte Square /the Georgian House.

Activity itinerary

Charlotte Square
  • 15m
Our tour will start in the West End of Edinburgh where we will introduce the city and its neighbourhoods. In Charlotte Square, we'll admire elegant examples of neoclassical architecture and understand why Edinburgh is known as the ‘Athens of the North’
Georgian House
  • 20m
In Charlotte Square we will talk about the most iconic mansion of the New Town, the Georgian House. We will understand what the layout of Georgian townhouses looked like and what high society life was like in 18th and 19th century Edinburgh.
Princes Street Gardens
  • 20m
Princes Street Gardens is one the main parks of Edinburgh, and we’ll cross it from the east to west. We'll stop to admire the Ross Fountain and other examples of public art. You will also enjoy a great view of the castle and the castle rock from the gardens.
Scottish National Gallery
  • 40m
In the Scottish National Gallery we will discover the artworks of some of Scotland’s most famous artists including Sir Henry Raeburn, Alexander Nasmyth, and the Glasgow Boys.
High Street
  • 50m
We will walk towards the Royal Mile where we will stop for lunch. This area is renowned for its pubs and restaurants and you will have the opportunity to try some delicious Scottish food.
Mercat Cross
  • 10m
After lunch we will walk along the Royal Mile where we'll see the Mercat Cross. This was once used for public announcements and public punishments. We will also explain why the unicorn appears at the top of this structure.
St Giles' Cathedral
  • 30m
In front of the Mercat Cross we will see St. Giles Cathedral. We'll talk about the architecture of the most important church in Scotland, and discover the history of the Presbyterian religion. We will also walk to West Parliament Square to talk about the Act of Union.
Heart of Midlothian
  • 10m
On the other side of St. Giles we will see the Heart of Midlothian, a landmark that marks the spot where the Old Tolbooth once stood.
Royal Mile
  • 25m
Leaving St. Giles behind us, we will stroll along the Royal Mile. Here's we'll learn what its medieval cobbled lanes, called closes, were and how they were used. There will also be the opportunity to talk about the city’s cultural scene, including its festivals.
Greyfriars Bobby
  • 10m
We will walk along George IV bridge. It is time to meet Edinburgh's most famous and loyal dog, Bobby! We'll also see the dog statue located just outside of the graveyard.
Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • 20m
Behind Bobby, we will find the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard. This historic graveyard we will understand what the Mortsafes are, and learn about the connection between the Scottish Covenants and the George Mackenzie Mausoleum.
Grassmarket
  • 10m
  • Admission ticket included
After the graveyard we will find the Grassmarket, famous for its pubs and its dark past.
Victoria street
  • 10m
From the graveyard, we will walk to the Grassmarket an area famous for its pubs and its dark past. From the Grassmarket we will walk up Victoria Street, the most picturesque and colourful street of Edinburgh.
Writers' Museum
  • 10m
Back on the Royal Mile, we'll find the Makars’ Court. Here, with the Writer’s Museum as a backdrop, we will talk about Scotland’s most important writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
  • 5m
After leaving Makars' Court, we'll walk for a few minutes along the top part of the Royal Mile until we reach the Castle Esplanade. Before entering the castle, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place.
Edinburgh Castle
  • 40m
  • Admission ticket included
It is finally time to enter Edinburgh Castle. Once inside, we’ll delve into the history and secrets of this building, and recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges. After the guided tour you will have the opportunity to explore the indoor areas of the castle at your own pace.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESCharlotte Square
    • West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square,
    • EH2 4HQ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE2-4 Hope St
    • 2-4 Hope Street
    • EH2 4DB, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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