Booking fee
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* This tour requires at least one of the following per booking: Adult, Senior
Explore Edinburgh and walk through this charming historic city as you discover the winding, hilly streets of this glorious and ancient town!
On this self-guided tour narrated by an expert historian, we’ll visit the most famous historic buildings and architectural highlights. We’ll hear about the ancient tales that live in this city, as well as what it’s like to be a student at Edinburgh!
We'll visit the most iconic spots such as Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Mile, Victoria Street, the National Museum and Barrie’s Close. Learn about the famous people that have lived in Edinburgh, and finish the tour by visiting Advocates Close to cap off this cultural adventure in this must-see picturesque city.
Note: This is a self-guided audio walking tour and does not include entrance tickets
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Offline Mode: Download tours in advance to listen without WiFi
Location Aware: GPS map allows you to enjoy sites, without getting lost
Access to your self-guided audio tour
Instagram Hotspots: We find the spot for your perfect picture
Audio tour provided by a local or historian
Earphones
Mobile device
Edinburgh Castle Entrance Fees
Departure Point
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1, UK
The tour starts at Castle Hill (the Esplanade Castle) at the end of the Royal Mile.
Return Details
Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1, UK
The tour starts at Castle Hill (the Esplanade Castle) at the end of the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We begin towards the castle as we learn about its history and that of Edinburgh. 5 minutes
Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We walk through the pulsing artery of Edinburgh as we discover its history. 5 minutes
Victoria St, Edinburgh EH1, UK The prettiest street that takes you up close to the delight of Scottish food culture. 5 minutes
Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We walk along the market street as we trace its history and a treacherous story. 5 minutes
Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We stop by the one of oldest and the most famous universities in the world. 5 minutes
National Museum of Scotland, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We stop by this stunning museum as we dig deeper into Scotland's art & culture scene. 5 minutes
Cowgate, Edinburgh, UK We stop by a lively spot as we peek into its notorious past! 5 minutes
1-6 Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK We discover more interesting nuggets from Edinburgh's history. 5 minutes
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh, United Kingdom Market, Cathedral, and a bustling atmosphere, and a peek into the famous Fringe Festival. 5 minutes
Advocate's Close, Edinburgh, United Kingdom We stop by the most picturesque view of the City. 5 minutes
Wheelchair accessible
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Suitable for all physical fitness levels
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
Mike_B
27 Jun 2022
Not enough history or historical accounts, stories from the past. Spent way too much time taking about restaurants.
We always double-check the availability with our local partners for each booking. Even though this is usually a swift process, it can take up to 24 hours. Once this process is completed you will receive your voucher or ticket by email. If our local partner is not able to confirm your booking we will offer you the best possible alternative. If the new date and/or time doesn’t fit your itinerary, we will reimburse the full amount paid.
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