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Edinburgh Walking Tour

33 tours · €4–€114 per person · ★ 4.9

Every Edinburgh walking tour here was picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 33 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices run from €4 per person for an Old Town highlights walk to €114 per group for a private adults only comedy walk. A walking tour of Edinburgh pairs the Old Town's streets with a guide's stories, while castle combinations take you inside the castle walls.

A quick way to choose: a Royal Mile walking tour does not always include castle entry, so check the inclusions. On the castle entry walks, guides cover the outdoor grounds and leave the buildings for you to explore afterwards. The haunted vault walk involves steps and a spiral staircase. The best reviewed Edinburgh walking tours come first below.

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Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 1652 reviews
3h
#16 of 33

Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour

This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each guid...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 119 reviews
5h
#17 of 33

The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile

Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh’s old Town and its royal highlights in 5 hours. The tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhous...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 41 reviews
1h 30m
#18 of 33

Edinburgh Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour

Discover the rich history and vibrant culture of Edinburgh on 'The Heart of the Royal Mile' walking tour. This 90-minute journey takes you through the...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 258 reviews
2h
#19 of 33

Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Discover the history Edinburgh's most historic quarter in a personal small group setting with an expert local guide. On this intimate 2 hour Walking...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 39 reviews
3h
#20 of 33

Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour

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 Edi...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 149 reviews
3h
#21 of 33

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour & Holyrood Palace Ticket

Explore Edinburgh’s Royal History Join a guided tour starting at 10:00 a.m. and walk to Edinburgh Castle, perched on Castle Rock. Discover its dramat...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 159 reviews
2h 30m
#22 of 33

Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Embark on a journey through the heart of Edinburgh with our captivating Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour. Your adventure begins on the iconic Roya...

Free cancellation
4.8 Excellent 98 reviews
3h
#23 of 33

Edinburgh 3 Hour Walking Tour Italian Tour Guide

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide shares ...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.7 Great 42 reviews
2h–4h
#24 of 33

Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style. Whether you'd like to see iconic landma...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.8 Great 115 reviews
3h–8h
#25 of 33

Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city where well-known landmarks and quieter corners exist side by side, often just a few streets apart. Experiencing both is what gives...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 1952 reviews
1h 30m
#26 of 33

Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

Led by either the holder of a PhD in Scottish history or a guide with decades of experience providing historic tours in Scotland’s capital, this 90-mi...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 1887 reviews
2h 15m
#27 of 33

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.8 Excellent 6838 reviews
1h 30m
#28 of 33

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Scotland’s second-most-popular tourist attraction as you learn about the bloody history including stories of the kings and queens who lived in this ca...

Free cancellation
4.5 Great 38 reviews
3h
#29 of 33

Edinburgh 3 Hours Walking Tour English Tour Guide

Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide shares ...

Free cancellation
4.6 Great 64 reviews
2h
#30 of 33

Comedy Cellar Edinburgh, live at the Royal Mile

The Comedy Cellar is a small, intimate stand-up comedy club where the audience is right in the middle of the action. Rather than watching comedy in a ...

Free cancellation

Tours and prices on this page last updated October 1, 2026

Best Walking Tours in Edinburgh, rated by travelers

The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.

Private tour
5.0 Excellent 242 reviews
2h

Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore the...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 1669 reviews
2h

Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

Edinburgh has become one of the most beautiful cities in Europe. We will know the history of this medieval city, with more than 3000 years, from the ...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
5.0 Excellent 2008 reviews
2h

The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh

Mountebank the original and best comedy walking tour of Edinburgh and the only tour of the city led by a professional, award winning stand-up comedian...

Free cancellation
Private tour
4.9 Excellent 285 reviews
3h 30m

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, o...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 138 reviews
2h

Edinburgh: Dean Village Circus Lane Walking Tour with a Local

Escape the overcrowded Royal Mile and enjoy an intimate, personal tour of Edinburgh's hidden gems with a friendly local guide! On this relaxed walki...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 2702 reviews
2h 15m

Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with our guided walking tour that combines a walk on the historic Royal Mile and a guided visit inside Edinbur...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 127 reviews
3h

Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)

Commence your holiday in Edinburgh by joining our intimate Small Group Tour, a unique blend of exploring hidden gems and must-visit sites. Unlike typi...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 5870 reviews
1h 30m

Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included

We pre-collect your tickets so that our Castle Tour gives you easy access into Scotland's most iconic fortification. The 1h30 long tour will cover the...

Free cancellation
Bestseller
4.9 Excellent 2353 reviews
2h

Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

This walking tour is designed to give you a broad understanding of Edinburgh, it's history and culture.  The tour runs for around two hours taking in ...

Free cancellation
4.9 Excellent 119 reviews
5h

The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile

Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh’s old Town and its royal highlights in 5 hours. The tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhous...

Free cancellation
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