Edinburgh Castle

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Edinburgh

Castle to Palace Walking Tour

Private Walking Tour from Edinburgh Castle to The Palace of Holyrood house

Our guide will you meet you at your hotel (if it is central) and then begin to travel to Edinburgh Castle. We'll start with a guided tour of Edinburgh Castle before giving you time to explore inside the castle walls. Then we'll take a gentle stroll through the Old Town of Edinburgh and stopping for lunch along the way. You will hear about the characters and events that shaped the cities past from the Bronze Age to present day. Finish the day with a tour of The Palace of Holyrood House, the Kings official residence.

  • Edinburgh Castle
  • The Royal Mile
  • Gladstone's Land
  • Lawn Market
  • Greyfriars Bobby
  • Grass Market
  • St Giles Cathedral
  • John Knox House
  • Old City Walls
  • Canongate Kirk and Tolbooth
  • Dunbar Close
  • Scottish Parliament
  • Holyrood Palace 

Price on Request


Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Edinburgh Tour Guides

18/2 Loganlea Avenue
Midlothian
Scotland
EH7 6NY

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh

Length

1 Day

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private
  • Small Group (1-16)

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • Architecture
  • Castles
  • City
  • History
  • Walking

Tour Stops

Edinburgh Tour Guides

Tour company information

Edinburgh Tour Guides

We are an Edinburgh based, family run tour company that prides itself on providing private luxury tours to show you the best views and locations while providing historical background and making each trip individual and memorable. Our private premium service includes knowledgable local tour guide, bottled water and hotel pick up and drop off.

Opening times

09:00 to 21:00 Mon-Sun

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