Walk the Royal Mile and Old Town's closes before visiting Edinburgh Castle, with a map supplied along the way. A guide and castle admission are included; moderate fitness is required and the walk is not recommended for people with limited mobility. 4.85 from 39 reviews at €81 per person for 3h.
Discover the rich history and charm of Edinburgh's Old Town on our walking tour through the city's most significant places and monuments including Edinburgh Castle!
Our tour begins on the historic Royal Mile where your guide will issue you with our bespoke map and begin to lead you along the cobbled streets and down the hidden closes to uncover Edinburgh's most fascinating tales.
You will cover all of the Old Town's major sights including; The Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Writers Museum, The Grassmarket, and Victoria Street.
Your guide will then lead you into Edinburgh Castle. Here they will share the highlights of the 3,000 year old fortress, from stories of daring midnight raids, deadly banquets, the birth of a king, and the death of a queen
Your tour will conclude in the royal heart of Edinburgh Castle where we recommend setting aside further time for independent exploration of the museums and galleries which are not accessible during the tour.
This tour runs daily, departing at 10:00. Scheduled through January 2028. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
We meet at The Statue of David Hume on The Royal Mile. Look out for our Black and White "EDI Tours" umbrellas.
Open in Google MapsYour tour will conclude in the royal heart of Edinburgh Castle; Crown Square. We recommend setting aside some time after the tour to explore the many museums and exhibitions of the Castle
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #9 of 13 | €81 | 3h | 4.85 (39) | shared |
| Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included | €114 | 5h | 4.95 (874) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (406) | shared |
| Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (665) | shared |
Ranked #9 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €46 to €114, median €62; typical length 2h 15m. 0 of 13 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 13 Edinburgh Castle Tours