--- title: Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 274 currency: EUR price_unit: per_group availability: bookable rating: 5 reviews: 83 duration_minutes: 180 duration_max_minutes: 240 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Shared or private? rank_in_category: 6 of 33 (Walking Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-walk-edinburgh-old-town-and-new-town/ --- # Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town **Guidekin's take:** Shape an Old Town and New Town walk around your interests on a private tour for your party. A local guide is included; a start from your accommodation is offered only if you are staying centrally. Priced per group, with 5 from 83 reviews at €274 per group/vehicle for 3h–4h. **Shared or private?:** Choose the private Old and New Town walk for a route shaped to your party: 3h–4h at €274 per group/vehicle, 5 from 83 reviews; English only. Trade-off: Accommodation start only if staying centrally. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, has lived all his life in the city and has an intimate knowledge of the place. With local knowledge to the fore, you can customise your tour to your own requirements. You are in charge. Discover the real Edinburgh in a friendly, relaxed and informative way. You will experience breathtaking views of Edinburgh and learn about the history of the surrounding area. Each of the walks around Edinburgh will take you to places of interest and beauty that tour buses cannot reach, allowing plenty of opportunities to stop, shop, rest and take photographs. Edinburgh, a city that HAS to be walked. ## Key facts - Price: from €274 per group/vehicle - Duration: 3h–4h - Rating: 5.0/5 from 83 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 100% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Edinburgh Walks ## What's included - Professional award winning guide - Start guided walk from your accommodation if you are living centrally - Small private group ## Not included - Gratuities ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Old Town** (pass by, no stop) - From churchyards, open gardens, close up views of Edinburgh Castle and Castle rock, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Churchyard (Harry Potter related information - if requested), Victoria Street & West Bow, Upper Bow, Lawnmarket and side closes, St Giles' Cathedral, Law Courts and... 2. **New Town** (pass by, no stop) - Designed in 18th Century, Georgian architecture, open spaces and history to the fore. More Georgian properties than York, Chester, Bath and Chichester added together. Also home to inventors, military and political leaders, scientists and physicians as well as literary and... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - 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. Pickup points listed by the operator: 73 ## Good to know - Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Suitable for all physical fitness levels - Adaptable to allow wheelchair accessibility ## Cost for your party | People | Total | Per person | |---|---|---| | 2 | €274 | €137 | | 4 | €274 | €69 | | 6 | €274 | €46 | Cheapest option for that party size from the operator's current price tiers; the calendar shows the exact figure for your date. Shared tours in Walking Tours start at €4 per person. ## Compared with other Walking Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #6 of 33** | €274 per group | 3h–4h | 5.0 (83) | private | | [Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-old-town-historical-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (1669) | shared | | [The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh](/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-mountebank-comedy-walk-of-edinburgh/?format=md) | €31 | 2h | 4.96 (2008) | shared | | [Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!](/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-old-edinburgh-tour-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-royals-and-rogues/?format=md) | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (242) | private | Ranked #6 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. 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