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title: Edinburgh Walking Tour
lang: en
type: tour_collection
city: Edinburgh
country: United Kingdom
tours: 33
price_from_eur: 4
reviews_total: 39231
as_of: 2026-10-01
canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/walking-tours-edinburgh/
---

# Edinburgh Walking Tour

> **Guidekin** is a hand-picked catalogue: we read every listing ourselves and keep only operators rated 4.5★ with 30+ traveler reviews. [How we choose tours](https://guidekin.com/how-we-choose-tours/) Catalogue data as of October 1, 2026.

## All 33 tours, ranked by Guidekin score

| # | Tour | Collections | Price | Rating | Duration | Runs | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | [Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-old-town-historical-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €24 per person | 4.97 (1669) | 2h | daily 10:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 2 | [The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-mountebank-comedy-walk-of-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €31 per person | 4.96 (2008) | 2h | daily 11:00–13:30 | up to 20 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 3 | [Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-old-edinburgh-tour-walk-in-the-footsteps-of-royals-and-rogues/?format=md) | Private Tours | €131 per group/vehicle | 4.99 (242) | 2h | daily 10:00–14:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 4 | [Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-and-royal-mile-walking-tour-ticket-included/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €63 per person | 4.92 (2702) | 2h 15m | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 8 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 5 | [Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/guided-edinburgh-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €375 per group/vehicle | 4.94 (285) | 3h 30m | daily 09:30–14:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 6 | [Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-walk-edinburgh-old-town-and-new-town/?format=md) | Private Tours | €274 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (83) | 3h–4h | daily | private · up to 15 · free cancel · pickup · en |
| 7 | [Edinburgh Private Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-private-walking-tour/?format=md) | Private Tours | €101 per person | 4.98 (95) | 2h 30m | daily 09:30–16:30 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en |
| 8 | [Edinburgh - Old Town Stories](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-old-town-stories/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 5.0 (71) | 2h | daily 10:00–13:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 9 | [Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-entry-tickets-included/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €46 per person | 4.89 (5870) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 10 | [Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/private-royal-mile-walking-tour-discover-the-history-of-our-most-famous-street/?format=md) | Private Tours | €131 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (58) | 2h | daily 10:00–14:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · instant · en |
| 11 | [Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/old-town-walking-tour-history-and-tales-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.89 (2353) | 2h | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 12 | [Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-dean-village-circus-lane-walking-tour-with-a-local/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.93 (138) | 2h | daily 13:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant |
| 13 | [Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in Spanish](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-private-walking-tour-in-spanish/?format=md) | Private Tours | €416 per group/vehicle | 5.0 (34) | 3h | daily 10:00 | private · up to 15 · free cancel · es |
| 14 | [The Dirty Olde Town Walking tour - Adults only](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-dirty-olde-town-walking-tour-adults-only/?format=md) | Private Tours | €714 per group/vehicle | 4.98 (40) | 1h 30m–2h | daily | private · up to 15 · free cancel · en |
| 15 | [Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/best-of-edinburgh-small-group-walking-tour-max-10-3-hours/?format=md) |  | €46 per person | 4.9 (127) | 3h | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 16 | [Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-royal-mile-and-old-town-small-group-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €42 per person | 4.87 (1652) | 3h | daily 10:00–14:00 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 17 | [The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-royal-tour-edinburgh-castle-holyrood-palace-and-royal-mile/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €114 per person | 4.89 (119) | 5h | daily 10:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 18 | [Edinburgh Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-royal-mile-guided-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €17 per person | 4.93 (41) | 1h 30m | daily 10:30–15:00 | up to 2 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 19 | [Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-history-lovers-old-town-walking-tour/?format=md) |  | €21 per person | 4.86 (258) | 2h | daily 10:00–16:30 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 20 | [Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-old-town-small-group-guided-tour/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €81 per person | 4.85 (39) | 3h | daily 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 21 | [Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-holyrood-palace-ticket/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €101 per person | 4.85 (149) | 3h | daily 10:00 | up to 30 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 22 | [Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/old-town-s-highlights-walking-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €4 per person | 4.84 (159) | 2h 30m | daily 11:00–14:00 | up to 5 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es |
| 23 | [Edinburgh 3 Hour Walking Tour Italian Tour Guide](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-3-hour-walking-tour-italian-tour-guide/?format=md) |  | €20 per person | 4.82 (98) | 3h | daily 09:30 | up to 25 per booking · free cancel · instant · it |
| 24 | [Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-walking-tour-private-custom-with-a-local-2-4hrs/?format=md) | Private Tours | €61 per person | 4.74 (42) | 2h–4h | daily 08:00–18:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 25 | [Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour - Highlights & Hidden Gems](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-private-custom-walking-tour-highlights-hidden-gems/?format=md) | Private Tours | €90 per person | 4.77 (115) | 3h–8h | daily 08:00–16:00 | private · up to 8 · free cancel · instant · pickup · en |
| 26 | [Old Town Historical and Underground Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/old-town-historical-and-underground-tour/?format=md) | Ghost Tours & Vaults | €24 per person | 4.82 (1952) | 1h 30m | daily 11:00–14:15 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 27 | [Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/royal-mile-and-edinburgh-castle-small-group-walking-tour/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €62 per person | 4.81 (1887) | 2h 15m | daily 09:30–14:00 | up to 6 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 28 | [Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-guided-walking-tour-with-entry-ticket/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €49 per person | 4.81 (6838) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–13:30 | up to 10 per booking · free cancel · instant · en/es/fr/de/it |
| 29 | [Edinburgh 3 Hours Walking Tour English Tour Guide](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-3-hours-walking-tour-english-tour-guide/?format=md) |  | €20 per person | 4.53 (38) | 3h | daily 10:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 30 | [Comedy Cellar Edinburgh, live at the Royal Mile](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/comedy-cellar-edinburgh-live-at-the-royal-mile/?format=md) |  | €26 per person | 4.59 (64) | 2h | daily 17:00–22:00 | up to 1 per booking · free cancel · instant |
| 31 | [Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-and-royal-mile-guided-tour-entry-ticket/?format=md) | Edinburgh Castle Tours | €49 per person | 4.51 (75) | 1h 30m | daily 10:00–13:30 | up to 15 per booking · instant · en |
| 32 | [Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/terror-walking-tour-in-edinburgh/?format=md) |  | €31 per person | 4.66 (447) | 1h 15m | daily 21:00–22:00 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |
| 33 | [Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town](https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/underground-vaults-walking-tour-in-edinburgh-old-town/?format=md) | Ghost Tours & Vaults | €29 per person | 4.7 (9483) | 1h | daily 10:00–16:30 | up to 15 per booking · free cancel · instant · en |

## Why each made the list

- **Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour** — Walk the Royal Mile and Victoria Street, with stories about St. Giles Cathedral, Edinburgh Castle and the sculpture of Bobby. A professional guide leads the Old Town walk; food and drinks are not included. 4.97 from 1669 reviews at €24 per person for 2h.
- **The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh** — Edinburgh history gets a stand-up comedy treatment on a walk led by a professional comedian with a postgraduate degree in Scottish history. Guiding is included; the tour is strictly for ages sixteen and over. 4.96 from 2008 reviews at €31 per person for 2h.
- **Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!** — Follow royal and rogue stories through the Old Town on a private tour for your party, visiting streets where the featured figures lived and walked. A local guide is included; priced per group, the walk requires moderate fitness. 4.99 from 242 reviews at €131 per group/vehicle for 2h.
- **Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included** — Combine the Royal Mile and Old Town with a guided walk around Edinburgh Castle's outdoor areas. Castle entry is included, with time to explore the buildings independently afterwards; steps and steep paths require moderate fitness. 4.92 from 2702 reviews at €63 per person for 2h 15m.
- **Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour** — Explore Edinburgh on a private tour for your party of up to twelve, with a guided walk and hotel pickup and drop-off on request. Priced per group, it requires moderate fitness; hills and steps affect wheelchair access. 4.94 from 285 reviews at €375 per group/vehicle for 3h 30m.
- **Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town** — 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.
- **Edinburgh Private Walking Tour** — Explore the Old Town, Royal Mile and Victoria Street on a private tour for your party, following streets and alleyways with a dedicated guide. The walk starts at the main entrance of St Giles' Cathedral, so plan to meet there. 4.98 from 95 reviews at €101 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Edinburgh - Old Town Stories** — Walk through Old Town Edinburgh’s cobbled streets and among graves, hearing stories of the city’s origins and residents. An in-person guide is included; expect a walking route over cobbles. 5 from 71 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.
- **Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included** — Pre-collected entry tickets are included in this guided walk through Edinburgh Castle's past and grounds. Meet on High Street rather than at the castle; much of the visit is outdoors, and the walk requires moderate fitness. 4.89 from 5870 reviews at €46 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street** — Explore the Royal Mile and Edinburgh's oldest quarters on a private tour for your party, led by a guide in traditional Scottish attire. Guiding is included, but castle and palace entry are excluded; priced per group. 5 from 58 reviews at €131 per group/vehicle for 2h.
- **Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh** — This Old Town walk gives a broad introduction to Edinburgh's history and culture through its streets and sites. A professional guide is included; moderate fitness and comfortable footwear are needed for the walk. 4.89 from 2353 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.
- **Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local** — Explore Dean Village and Circus Lane on foot, with riverside walking and neighbourhood streets forming the route. Local guiding is included; despite the relaxed pace described, the listing requires moderate fitness. 4.93 from 138 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.
- **Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in Spanish** — Edinburgh landmarks and quieter corners form a private tour for your party on foot. A local guide is included, but Edinburgh Castle admission and refreshments are excluded; this is priced per group. 5 from 34 reviews at €416 per group/vehicle for 3h.
- **The Dirty Olde Town Walking tour - Adults only** — Old Town stories come with deliberate irreverence, swearing and offensive jokes on a private tour for your party. The guided walk is for adults only, with up to fifteen guests, and is priced per group; moderate fitness is required. 4.98 from 40 reviews at €714 per group/vehicle for 1h 30m–2h.
- **Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)** — Explore Edinburgh on a customised walk in a small shared group capped at ten guests. Local guiding is included and the pace is described as relaxed; commentary is English only, while site entry and food cost extra. 4.9 from 127 reviews at €46 per person for 3h.
- **Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour** — Explore the Royal Mile and Old Town in a small shared group of up to twelve, with time for questions about Edinburgh's past. A historian or specialist local guide leads the walk; paid attraction entry and hotel pickup are excluded. 4.87 from 1652 reviews at €42 per person for 3h.
- **The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile** — Link Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace with a guided walk along the Royal Mile. Both entrance tickets and a Holyrood audioguide are included; moderate fitness is required, and the activity is not recommended for people with mobility issues. 4.89 from 119 reviews at €114 per person for 5h.
- **Edinburgh Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour** — Follow the Royal Mile through stories of Edinburgh's change from a walled settlement to a cultural centre. Guided landmark stops and time for questions are included; this is an outdoor walk with no attraction entry or hotel pickup. 4.93 from 41 reviews at €17 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour** — Trace how Edinburgh's Old Town developed through the events and people that shaped it. A local guide leads the walk and explains the area's history; commentary is in English only. 4.86 from 258 reviews at €21 per person for 2h.
- **Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour** — 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.
- **Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket** — Pair a guided walk through Edinburgh Castle with a later visit to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Both entrance tickets are included, but the palace visit uses an audio guide and requires returning to the meeting point for an escort. 4.85 from 149 reviews at €101 per person for 3h.
- **Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh** — Walk from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard and Grassmarket for an introduction to Edinburgh's Old Town on foot. A local guide is included; the meeting point is on High Street and gratuities are extra. 4.84 from 159 reviews at €4 per person for 2h 30m.
- **Edinburgh 3 Hour Walking Tour Italian Tour Guide** — Walk the Royal Mile, the Mound and Greyfriars Kirkyard, with a look at Edinburgh Castle along the route. A guide is included, but this walk is in Italian only and requires moderate fitness. 4.82 from 98 reviews at €20 per person for 3h.
- **Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)** — Build an Edinburgh walking route around your interests and pace on a private tour for your party. A planning form, direct contact with your guide and pickup on foot from central accommodation are included; transport and attraction tickets cost extra. 4.74 from 42 reviews at €61 per person for 2h–4h.
- **Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour - Highlights & Hidden Gems** — Balance Edinburgh landmarks and quieter streets on a private tour for your party, with a walking route shaped by your questionnaire. Planning and pickup on foot from central accommodation are included; attraction tickets and transport cost extra. 4.77 from 115 reviews at €90 per person for 3h–8h.
- **Old Town Historical and Underground Tour** — Follow the Royal Mile into closes and courts off the High Street, then explore the South Bridge vaults. Guiding and access to a dedicated underground section are included, with time for questions; moderate fitness is required. 4.82 from 1952 reviews at €24 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour** — Combine the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle with storytelling and selected Edinburgh sounds played through audio devices. Castle tickets, guiding and a take-home playlist are included; children under five cannot join. 4.81 from 1887 reviews at €62 per person for 2h 15m.
- **Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket** — Start on the Royal Mile and explore Edinburgh Castle's grounds on a guided walk within its walls. Castle admission is included, but the guided section stays outdoors even in poor weather; buildings can be explored independently afterwards. 4.81 from 6838 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Edinburgh 3 Hours Walking Tour English Tour Guide** — Trace a walking route along the Royal Mile to views of Edinburgh Castle, the Mound and Greyfriars Kirkyard, with history, myths and legends along the way. A professional guide is included; pickup, drop-off, food and drinks are excluded. 4.53 from 38 reviews at €20 per person for 3h.
- **Comedy Cellar Edinburgh, live at the Royal Mile** — Stand-up on the Royal Mile puts the audience close to the performers, with a changing mix of comedians and crowd interaction. Entry is included; snacks are extra, and guests under eighteen must be accompanied by an adult. 4.59 from 64 reviews at €26 per person for 2h.
- **Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket** — Start at Advocates Close and explore Edinburgh Castle’s grounds, including Mons Meg and the Royal Palace exterior. Castle entry and a downloadable city audio tour are included; the guided portion is outdoors only, with interiors left for independent exploration. 4.51 from 75 reviews at €49 per person for 1h 30m.
- **Terror Walking Tour in Edinburgh** — Explore the underground vaults below the South Bridge, a torture exhibition and a Wiccan Temple with a guide. This experience is strictly for over-eighteens, involves a high entrance step and further stairs, and includes potentially distressing content. 4.66 from 447 reviews at €31 per person for 1h 15m.
- **Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town** — Walk the Royal Mile before exploring candlelit vaults beneath the South Bridge, with stories about their former residents. The guided vault visit is included, but access involves a high step, a spiral staircase and further steps inside. 4.7 from 9483 reviews at €29 per person for 1h.

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## FAQ

**How many walking tours in Edinburgh are available on Guidekin?**

33 walking tours are available for booking in Edinburgh on Guidekin. The top-rated is Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour with 4.97/5 from 1,669 reviews.

**How much do walking tours in Edinburgh cost?**

Prices range from €4 to €114 per person. The most affordable option is Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh at €4. The premium choice is The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile at €114.

**What are the best walking tours in Edinburgh?**

Based on 39231 traveler reviews across 33 tours, Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour leads our rating, weighted by review volume: 4.97/5 (1,669 reviews).

**How long do walking tours in Edinburgh last?**

Duration ranges from 1h to 5h. The shortest is Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town at 1h. The longest is The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile at 5h.

**How do I book walking tours in Edinburgh on Guidekin?**

Browse 33 available tours above, select your preferred date and group size, and start booking on Guidekin; checkout completes with our booking partner. Most tours confirm instantly, with free cancellation up to 24 hours before departure.

**What is the cancellation policy?**

Most walking tours offer free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start time for a full refund. Check the cancellation policy on each tour page for exact terms.


## Query this catalogue with URLs

Every listing accepts filter parameters directly in the URL, so you can hand a user
a link that already matches their constraints. Combine freely on https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/walking-tours-edinburgh/:

| Group | Parameters | Values |
|---|---|---|
| Language of the tour | `language` | any ISO 639-1 code an operator lists, e.g. en, es, fr, de, it, pt, ru, uk, tr, hi. Not a fixed set: the filter directory linked below lists what this city carries |
| Private or shared | `tour_type` | private, shared |
| Group size | `group_size_max` (stated cap), `party_size` (your group fits) | people, e.g. 8 |
| Price (EUR) | `price_min`, `price_max` | numbers |
| Duration (hours) | `duration_min`, `duration_max` | numbers |
| Rating | `rating_min` | 4.5, 4.8, 4.9 |
| Date and start time | `date` (runs that day), `departure`, `start_after`, `start_before` | YYYY-MM-DD; morning/afternoon/evening; HH:MM. `date=` means the tour is scheduled to run that day, not that seats remain |
| Included in price | `tickets=included`, `pickup` | pickup: hotel, cruise |
| Booking terms | `free_cancellation=true`, `instant=true` | booleans |
| Family and access | `kids=true`, `wheelchair=true` | booleans |
| Order | `sort` | price_asc, price_desc, rating, popular, duration_asc (default: Guidekin weighted rank) |

Worked examples:
- Spanish-speaking, under €60, cancellable: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/walking-tours-edinburgh/?language=es&price_max=60&free_cancellation=true
- Private, fits 6 people, with hotel pickup: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/walking-tours-edinburgh/?tour_type=private&party_size=6&pickup=hotel
- Runs on a date, morning start: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/walking-tours-edinburgh/?date=2026-10-15&departure=morning

Full directory with live option counts: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/filters/

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