Priced per group, it requires moderate fitness; hills and steps affect wheelchair access. 4.94 from 285 reviews at €377 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.
In our comparison: #5 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
3 options from the operator, described in its own words. Prices are the operator's from-prices: per adult for a party of two, or per group where marked. Click an option to book it on Viator. Guide languages on every option: English.
| Option | What the operator says | From |
|---|---|---|
| Private tour - morningsThe page price | a 3.5 hour private tour | €377per group |
| Private tour - afternoons | A 3.5 hour private afternoon tour | €377per group |
| Private tour - full day | A full day (7 hour) guided walking tour of Edinburgh. | €592per group |
Child prices by age band are shown at checkout. Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 1 October 2026.
99% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 282 of 285
Star breakdown of all 285 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' historical knowledge and tailored approach; some wanted to visit more sights.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (27 December 2023 to 3 August 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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The starting point of the tour (if not your hotel) is the splendid Usher Hall, a wonderful Concert Hall gifted to the city by Stuart Usher's great-great-uncle. We do not normally go inside.
10 minGusts will see the majestic Edinburgh Castle (exterior only) and your guide will talk you through its tumultuous history and the lives of the many Scottish Kings and Queens who lived there. If you wish to see inside the castle this can be arranged but there will be an extra charge (£19 per head) for admission.
15 minWalk with our accredited guide throughout the many 'closes' and 'wynds' of Edinburgh's Old Town and see the buildings associated with many seminal moments in Scottish history.
2h 30mWalk with our accredited guide throughout the many 'closes' and 'wynds' of Edinburgh's Royal Mile in the 'Old Town' and see the buildings associated with many seminal moments in Scottish history.
2h 30mGuests can visit inside the cathedral which is the 'mother church' of Presbyterianism. Stunning architecture and amazing internal detail.
15 minOn the full-day tour, see the splendid 18th-century architecture of this Unesco Designated World Heritage Site that boasts the largest continuous expanse of Georgian-era buildings in the world
45 minOn the full-day tour, guests will see and hear about this Palace which is the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. You would not normally go inside but this can be arranged (admission £17 per head).
1h · Admission not includedNormally visited if weather inclement but it is the client's choice whether or not to go in and see the splendid array of 'old masters'.
50 minThis private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other prominent guides such as Prof. John Frank), will both entertain and enthral your group. Your party (up to 12 people) will be the only visitors on the walk. Stuart Usher's family have historic connections with Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city, where the tour normally starts) and his deep knowledge of the city's cultural, historical and architectural aspects means he has a unique perspective.
You can book a morning tour (9.30am to 1.00pm), an afternoon tour (2.00pm to 5.30pm) or our full-day tour (9.30am to 4.30pm)
You can have flexibility on itinerary should you choose, e.g. if you have special interests in certain aspects of Edinburgh, and we can even arrange a starting point to suit you (e.g. your hotel) as long as it is in the city-centre.
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For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #5 of 33 | €377 per group | 3h 30m | 4.94 (285) | private |
| Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (1671) | shared |
| The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh | €31 | 2h | 4.96 (2008) | shared |
| Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues! | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (243) | private |
Ranked #5 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €114, median €31; typical length 2h. 9 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 33 Walking Tours