Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour
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Summary
Description
Enhance your travel experience with this Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour. Embark on a journey through time and immerse yourself in the rich historical heritage of Scotland with a unique historical tour, offering an unforgettable exploration of the past.
Travelers who have booked this historical tour before have rated their experience an average of 4.6 out of 5 stars in 11 reviews.
Throughout the tour, you will visit Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Writers' Museum, Mercat Cross, Bakehouse Close, and Dunbars Close Garden. Whether you're a history enthusiast or simply seeking a memorable adventure, the tour offers the opportunity to experience St. Giles Cathedral and The Canongate up close. You will also pass by famous sites like the impressive Gladstone’s Land, John Knox House, Scottish Parliament, and Palace of Holyroodhouse, giving you a unique opportunity to catch sight of these favorite attractions as you travel.
Throughout the experience, a knowledgeable expert will guide you, offering valuable insights and information. The activity is offered in 1 language: English, welcoming English speakers of all levels.
The starting point for this historical tour is located in Edinburgh. The exact address is The Hub, Edinburgh EH1, UK. The endpoint of the tour is located at Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK.
Reservations for this activity can be made for up to 8 individuals per booking. We recommend you review the "Included" and/or "Good to know" sections below for more details about the experience.
The cancellation policy for this experience is as follows: For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Elevate your visit in Edinburgh by reserving a spot for this captivating journey through time in Scotland. Select your date and secure an extraordinary experience before it gets fully booked!
Included
Destinations
EdinburghMap
Attractions
St Giles' Cathedral
John Knox House
Scottish Parliament BuildingOptions
Good to know
Verified reviews
dianacF9060TO
Our best day yet. We booked a private Outlander Tour for the day . No complaints. Everything was perfect. They were on time . Took us to 5 Outlander film locations. I highly recommend
johnwL4442DT
We took the private Royal Mile Walking Tour with our guide Sam. There were four of us and the tour was a highlight of the visit to Edinburgh. The tour was 3 hours and took us into side roads and alleyways we never would have explored without Sam’s guidance. Her historical knowledge of every nook and cranny of the Royal Mile was impressive and made it a very entertaining way to learn some of Edinburgh’s incredible history. Highly recommend this.
AnonATL
Our family had a great time on this tour. We had a short time in Edinburgh, and Sam provided us with a great overview of the history of the city. She clearly loves her home and was able to answer all of our questions. Time well spent!
tdhnts
We loved the private tour Martin provided us from the Castle to the Palace. We couldn't have asked for a better time!
TourGuideSam
Thank you for taking the time to let us know you enjoyed Martin's tour. He's one of the best and loves showing off our wonderful city.
Christine I
This tour was great! Josh, our Guide was terrific. We had noted on our reservation that we were interested in History and were Harry Potter and Outlander fans. Josh confirmed this on our meeting and proceeded on a tour that was full of history of the Royal MIle and Harry Potter related sites/trivia, and Outlander filming locations and trivia. It was a perfect tour catering to our requests. My husband and I were a little jet-lagged and starting to fail when we met up with Josh we had flown overnight from Chicago arriving at 7 am, our tour started at 2pm but Josh made the tour so interesting and amusing, we followed right along and enjoyed it. I highly recommend this tour.
sminfl1127
Sam was our tour guide and was really knowledgeable. We arrived late, it was cold and it rained the entire time but she was really great. I mentioned that I was an Outlander fan and she showed us some of the filming locations which was an added bonus. This type of tour is a perfect way to learn about the city and some history. Thanks Sam!!! I hope you’re friendemey gets more pictures of you with Sam! Thanks for the pigeon. We laughed about that many times!
Sam T
I'm so glad you made the tour and who cares if it rains lol. I hope the rest of you time here went well and that one day you can come back to see us. We are planning to have more fun this winter and will post photos of our antics. Take care.
bhennessey60
Josh took us on an excellent walking tour of Edinburgh. He was very knowledgeable and clearly loved sharing the history of the city. The tour encompassed the length of the Royal (Scottish) mile and took us thru court yards, closes, and gardens. Josh also shared his extensive knowledge of the flims made in the area. We throughly enjoyed our time with Josh and would highly recommend this tour!
Pam & Bob
Sam T
Hi Pam, Thank you for reviewing Josh's tour... he really does love his job, city and Scottish History. I am so happy you enjoyed it and that you would recommend the tour. Hope you enjoyed the rest of your time in Scotland
Nanjac2010
I changed the tour from Royal Mile to New Town at the last minute because I had seen Royal Mile already on my own. The guide wasn't happy about the change but she switched gears & gave me a good tour of New Town. We walked through the central park & saw many beautiful buildings & streets. We ended at the Georgian house museum which was lovely and then I went to the Portrait Museum on my own. After a rough start, it was a good day.
Gabi H
We are interested in the history of the places we visit. So we booked this tour. Josh, our guide, was quite knowledgeable on the city and the film sets. Yet he did not dwell on overall Scottish history, which would have been interesting as well. We spent good 2 hours on the tour. Recommend this royal mile tour.
Sam T
I am so glad you enjoyed the Royal Mile Walking Tour with Josh. The focus of the Royal Mile Walking tour is Edinburgh's Old Town with a brief overview of Scottish History and in only two hours it is hard to fit it all in. Thank for taking the time to review the tour and I hope you enjoyed the rest of you time in Scotland.
O5260VEheidim
My first impression when meeting our guide was unpleasant. Sam was quite abrasive and not welcoming and it felt like we got off on a bad start. A pleasant welcome would have been appreciated. But, we enjoyed our tour of the Royal Mile with our very knowledgeable tour guide, Sam.
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