Private Old Town and Castle Tour

This tour is perfect for first time arrivals in Edinburgh with only a limited amount of time to see the city. It’s a great opportunity to get the skinny on good places to eat and drink as well as other attractions a bit off the beaten track.

On this tour take a walk through the historic Old Town before visiting Scotland’s most famous attraction, Edinburgh Castle, in the company of an expert local guide who most likely will have a PhD in Scottish history. The Old Town has so many stories tucked away in its distinctive closes and wynds as well as amazing views of impossibly beautiful streets and public buildings.

On the final part of the tour you will head into Edinburgh Castle itself where you will find out about it’s many historic roles as hill fort, medieval fortress, royal residence, prison and army garrison.

Price on Request


Departure days

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

January — December

Contact details

Local Eyes Tours

Christian Aid Scotland
41 George IV Bridge
Edinburgh
Midlothian
Scotland
EH1 1EL

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh
  • Edinburgh - City Centre

Length

Bespoke

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Bespoke
  • Private

Languages

  • English
  • French
  • Spanish

Themes

  • History

Tour Stops

Local Eyes Tours

Tour company information

Local Eyes Tours

See Scotland with Local Eyes! All our tours are led by local guides who live in (or are from) the places we visit on tour, so if you're looking for an authentic experience of Scotland, you're in the right place! Local Eyes was started in 2013 by Chris Walker because he wanted to share his hometown with the world. Now, in 2018, we are a small group of excellent guides who all want to show you where we come from, and why we love Scotland. We offer a range of tours in and around Edinburgh and the Highlands. All our tours are private and we aim to customise them to best suit your needs.

Opening times

Our office is open for enquiries from 9am - 5pm Monday through Friday. Our tours run every day of the week and every month of the year!

Other tours from this company

VisitPrivate Old Town Orientation Tour
Private Old Town Orientation Tour

Private Old Town Orientation Tour

Departs: Edinburgh - City Centre, Edinburgh

This Private Tour is a great way to get an overview of the city's history and th...

VisitPrivate Central Highlands Tour
Private Central Highlands Tour

Private Central Highlands Tour

Departs: Edinburgh

If you want to see some of the beautiful Scottish Highlands, but want to get out...

VisitPrivate Hidden New Town Tour
Private Hidden New Town Tour

Private Hidden New Town Tour

Departs: Edinburgh

Want to avoid other tourists and learn all about Edinburgh's secrets? This Priva...

VisitPrivate Glencoe Driving Tour
Private Glencoe Driving Tour

Private Glencoe Driving Tour

Departs: Edinburgh

Glencoe has some of the most dramatic and stunning scenery in Scotland, and we'l...

The content of many of our web listings is provided by third party operators and not VisitScotland. VisitScotland accepts no responsibility for (1) any error or misrepresentation contained in third party listings, and (2) the contents of any external links within web listings ((1) and (2) together hereinafter referred to as the "Content"). VisitScotland excludes all liability for loss or damage caused by any reliance placed on the Content. The Content is provided for your information only and is not endorsed by VisitScotland.