--- title: Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 81 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.85 reviews: 39 duration_minutes: 180 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true rank_in_category: 9 of 13 (Edinburgh Castle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-old-town-small-group-guided-tour/ --- # Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour **Guidekin's take:** 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. ## Overview 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. ## Before you book - Meeting point: We meet at The Statue of David Hume on… - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Strollers OK: infants accepted - Children from €76: ages 7 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €81 per person - Duration: 3h - Rating: 4.85/5 from 39 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 95% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: EDI Tours ## What's included - Admissions to Edinburgh Castle - Professional Guide ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Lawnmarket** (pass by, no stop) - Our meeting point. You will meet your guide here where a short introduction will take place before setting off. 2. **St Giles' Cathedral** (pass by, no stop) - This is where you will learn of the tumultuous history of religion in Scotland 3. **Mercat Cross** (pass by, no stop) - Here you will learn of the crosses purpose and of the events that have taken place here throughout the centuries 4. **Greyfriars** (pass by, no stop) - Edinburgh's most haunted graveyard, home to many Harry Potter "inspirations" and a famously good dog! 5. **Grassmarket** (pass by, no stop) - The vibrant quarter of the Old Town which has played host to some of the darkest moments 6. **The most beautiful street in Edinburgh** (pass by, no stop) - We think so, but there's more than meets the eye with this street 7. **The ancient approach to Edinburgh Castle** (pass by, no stop) 8. **Edinburgh Castle** (50m; admission included) - Here you will enter the castle with your guide who will share with you the highlights of Edinburgh's most impressive fortress. ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point We meet at The Statue of David Hume on The Royal Mile. Look out for our Black and White "EDI Tours" umbrellas. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJGx1AsJrHh0gR1Bm5fYkUYF0 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not recommended for travellers with limited mobility ## Compared with other Edinburgh Castle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #9 of 13** | €81 | 3h | 4.85 (39) | shared | | [Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-full-day-tour-with-edinburgh-castle-included/?format=md) | €114 | 5h | 4.95 (874) | shared | | [Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-120-minute-in-depth-experience-with-expert-guide/?format=md) | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (406) | shared | | [Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-tickets-and-tour-local-expert-guide-in-a-kilt/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (665) | shared | Ranked #9 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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