Old and New Towns Walking Tour

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Edinburgh's Old and New Towns Private Walking Tour

Explore the landscape, architecture and history of both sides of Edinburgh's historic city centre on a private tour with a knowledgeable and experienced local guide, specialising in small group and private walking tours since 2014.

From kilts and kings to glaciers and volcanoes, hear stories of the people who have lived (and died) in the city, and find out how it has changed over the last 900 years.

From the medieval lanes of the Old Town to the wide terraces of the Georgian-era New Town, this three-hour tour offers a fun and informative introduction to the contrasting sides of this historic city.

No costumes, no gimmicks, no ghost stories (well, maybe one), just fact-based tales of Edinburgh's history from a local guide with a Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice Award.

Tour starts and finishes at the bottom of Granny's Green Steps at the west end of the Grassmarket.

Three hour tour:

1 or 2 people: £160

3 to 5 people: £185

6 to 9 people: £210

Book now - advance booking essential!

Tour includes moderate inclines (up and down) and features steps and cobbles throughout.

From £24 per adult


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours

Edinburgh
Midlothian
United Kingdom
EH1

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh - City Centre

Length

½ Day

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Private

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • History

Tour prices


From £24 Per Adult

Book now

Prices are subject to change depending on season

Tour Stops

Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours

Tour company information

Edinburgh Expert Walking Tours

Specialist in customised and private walking tours of Edinburgh since 2014. Make your visit to Edinburgh unique with a fully tailored private walking tour from a knowledgeable and experienced local tour guide. Bespoke tours from two hours up to a full day exploring Scotland's historic capital city on foot, or three-hour fixed-route options for a fun and informative introduction to Edinburgh. - Awarded a Tripadvisor Certificate of Excellence/Traveller's Choice award every year from 2017 to 2024.

Opening times

Tours from 9.30am daily all year round, subject to availability.

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