Guiding is included, but castle and palace entry are excluded; priced per group. 5 from 59 reviews at €131 per group/vehicle for 2h.
In our comparison: #10 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
4 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 for 1 personThe page price | €101per group | |
| Private Tour for 2 people | €131per group | |
| Private Tour for 3-5 people | €167per group | |
| Private Tour for 6-10 people | €190per 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.
100% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 59 of 59
Star breakdown of all 59 ratings
Reviewers praise tailored storytelling and considerate pacing; the supplied reviews offer no recurring criticism.
Written by Guidekin from the 58 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (9 June 2022 to 20 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
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Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
We will see the exterior of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and hear of the story of two of the most famous Royal residents here - Mary, Queen of Scots and Prince Charles Edward Stewart.
Pass by, no stopWe'll take you from the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the drawbridge of Edinburgh Castle. You'll hear about murders, shootings, royal proclamations and civil wars. You'll visit pretty little closes and wynds and learn about some of the most famous figures in Scottish history.
2hExplore the oldest parts of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning, five-star rated local guide! Robert was born within sight of the Old Town. He has lived in Edinburgh all his life and even went to a university on the Royal Mile! He teaches in a local primary school. Robert will wear traditional Scottish attire for your tour. We don't think you can get much more local flavour than this!
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| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #10 of 33 | €131 per group | 2h | 5.0 (59) | 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 #10 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