Best of Edinburgh Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people

Name: Best of Edinburgh Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people
Brand: Amitylux
SKU: 203746P11
Price: 67.11 USD
Rating: 5 (51 reviews)

Recommended by 96% of travelers

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Edinburgh, Scotland

Best of Edinburgh Walking Tour-3 Hours, Small Group max 10 people

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5+ bookings last month.

3 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

Why travelers loved this

4.8

· Elizabeth_W ·

Sep 2025

A great to find out more than just the castle. Fabulous stories, well told. Three hours allows enough time to cover more ground - it was nice to get into new Edinburgh as well.

· Misty_G ·

Oct 2025

I take a lot of tours with Viator and this guide was one of the very best: Pleasant, professional, had an opinion but offered it with diplomacy, knowledgable and yet with all that, he was still an excellent storyteller! Congrats to the very best guide, James Stewart! I hope everyone else is as fortunate as us to get James as your guide!

Overview

With a centuries-long history, the Scottish capital of Edinburgh has lots of different historic, cultural, and architectural hotspots for tourists to discover. Meet your guide at a central location near the Royal Mile and set out on a walk of the city’s storied streets on this half-day small-group walking tour.

Half-day walking tour of Edinburgh’s most popular spots
Your guide will show you hidden gems across the city that many tourists miss
A great chance to discover other activities for the remainder of your trip
Small-group tour: Lots of chances to ask your guide questions

What's Included

English speaking local guide
Customized and relaxing walking tour

Food and drinks

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

57 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
Meet us in front of the Cafe Edinburgh (not inside) 57 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR

End point

Edinburgh, UK
In the centrum

Itinerary

Royal Mile (Pass By)

Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)

Grassmarket (Pass By)

Greyfriars (Pass By)

St Giles' Cathedral (Pass By)

Calton Hill (Pass By)

Greyfriars Bobby (Pass By)

Victoria Street (Pass By)

The Real Mary King's Close (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation

Not recommended for travelers with back problems
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

Questions?

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Product code: 203746P11

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Featured review

Crystal_Q

A very informative and fun experience. Our Guide James was excellent and fun to be with. He showed us the things and shared the fun facts about the city that you would otherwise never notice or connect to. Highly recommended if you want to have a pleasant and comfortable walk to see Edinburgh

Reviews

4.8

based on 51 reviews

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Nice Tour with the Best Guide!

Misty_G, Oct 2025

Response from Host, Oct 2025

Thank you so much for sharing your experience and for joining our Edinburgh walking tour with Amitylux. We’re thrilled to hear that James made such a strong impression — his knowledge, professionalism, and storytelling truly bring the city’s history to life. We’re glad you enjoyed your time exploring with us and hope to welcome you on another Amitylux experience soon!

This tour is a fantastic...

Virginia_G, Oct 2025

This tour is a fantastic value. I not only learned about the history and story of Edinburgh, but I learned about amazing contributions from Scotland to science, common phrases, and how it all impacts today. I also had the good fortune and luxury of being the only to sign up for the time of my tour, and they did not cancel my tour! Instead I had an unintentional private tour and my guide was wonderful enough to tailor some of the stories to what he learned about my interests along the way. I traveled alone and scheduled this tour for my first day to help me get a sense of the city right away, and my guide gave me a great walk through of it all. Strongly recommend for solo travelers on their first visit!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re so pleased to hear you had such a wonderful experience exploring Edinburgh with Amitylux. It’s great that your guide was able to personalize the tour and make it a perfect introduction to the city. We’re glad it helped you feel oriented and connected to Edinburgh from day one. Thank you for the thoughtful review — we’d love to welcome you again on another Amitylux experience in the future!

Great experience

jean_z, Sep 2025

Sean was friendly, tireless and very knowledgeable. We walked a lot and he was quite patient with me while I stopped to take photos. Highly recommend!

Response from Host, Oct 2025

We’re delighted to hear you enjoyed your walking tour of Edinburgh with Amitylux. Sean will be so pleased to know his knowledge, patience, and enthusiasm made the experience enjoyable. Thank you for recommending us!

Tour guide, James...

Geoffrey_L, Sep 2025

Tour guide, James Stewart, was quite an exceptional and informative guide . Knows all the ins and outs of the city and his historical stories were quite entertaining.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

It’s great to hear you enjoyed your Edinburgh tour with James. His knowledge of the city’s hidden corners and his engaging way of sharing history make exploring Scotland’s capital both entertaining and memorable.

More than the basics

Elizabeth_W, Sep 2025

A great to find out more than just the castle. Fabulous stories, well told. Three hours allows enough time to cover more ground - it was nice to get into new Edinburgh as well.

Response from Host, Sep 2025

It’s wonderful to know your three-hour walking tour in Edinburgh gave you so much more than just the castle. Exploring both the Old and New Towns with engaging stories along the way is exactly what makes an Amitylux experience so memorable.

Andrew gave an amazing walking tour

james_e, Sep 2025

They should be able to to climb steep steps and walk three hours .Andrew gave us a lot of information. He was very helpful going slow and helpful when we needed it especially with the stairs

Response from Host, Sep 2025

We’re glad to hear you enjoyed your walking tour of Edinburgh with Andrew. His thoughtful pacing, especially on the stairs, and the wealth of information he shared clearly made the experience both manageable and rewarding. It’s wonderful to know his care and knowledge helped make your three-hour walk memorable.

Excellent overview of...

Karen_H, Aug 2025

Excellent overview of Edinburgh. Our guide, James, was excellent and extremely knowledgeable! Loved the stories and history lessons

Response from Host, Sep 2025

So glad you enjoyed your overview tour of Edinburgh with James. His knowledge of the city’s history and stories always makes exploring Scotland’s capital especially engaging. It’s wonderful to know the experience gave you such a strong introduction to Edinburgh.

James was a wealth of...

Rebecca_F, Aug 2025

James was a wealth of information and gave me a wonderful private tour of the city. He was very engaging and knows and I loved it!

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with Amitylux. We’re so pleased to hear that your private tour of the city with James was such an engaging and memorable experience. His depth of knowledge and ability to bring the city’s stories to life are exactly what we value in an Amitylux guide. We look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Great Tour

Orlando_S, Aug 2025

James was very nice and answered all my questions. This tour helped me to see everything which let me decide if I want come back to an specific place. I highly recommended this tour.

Response from Host, Aug 2025

Thank you for sharing your experience with Amitylux. We’re so pleased to hear that your tour with James was both informative and helpful in giving you an overview of the city. His friendly approach and willingness to answer all your questions are exactly what we value in an Amitylux guide. We truly appreciate your recommendation and look forward to welcoming you again in the future.

Great three hours.

LindaandJohn_H, Jun 2025

Great walking tour that covers mainly the old town. Andrew was a great guide showing us around a place that he clearly loves. Good speed and checked I. To make sure you are ok.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for the kind review! We're glad you enjoyed exploring the old town with Andrew. His passion for the city and thoughtful guiding style make all the difference. Great to hear it was a comfortable and engaging experience!

Highly Recommend

Andrea_W, Jun 2025

This is a wonderful way to get the layout of Edinburgh and to explore its history from various centuries. Our guide James was excellent and showed all sorts of nooks and crannies of the city that we would never have found on our own with very interesting history. Asorb the information, ask questions, and enjoy! Ask for James . . . terrific guide.

Response from Host, Jul 2025

Thank you for the fantastic review! We're so glad James helped you discover the hidden corners and rich history of Edinburgh. His knowledge and passion for the city truly make a difference. We're happy you had such a rewarding experience with Amitylux!

Sean was just absolutely...

Anu_G, Jun 2025

Sean was just absolutely great! He knew so many interesting facts about Edinburgh and made tour a fun filled afternoon. He gave us great recommendations for restaurants and pubs. 3 hours gave us just the right amount of time to get a taste of the city so we could explore on our own the next 2 days. Highly recommend this tour

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for the kind words! We're so glad to hear that Sean made your afternoon in Edinburgh both fun and informative. His local knowledge and great recommendations really help guests make the most of their time. We're happy the tour gave you a great starting point to explore the city on your own. Highly appreciated!

Great Guide & Communication with Stewart, Lots of Inclines!

Virginia_N, Jun 2025

Well, we (8 of us) arrived 20 minutes late but knowing there might have been an issue with getting off our anchored cruise ship, and waiting for a tender to take us to port and then getting a taxi, I contacted the tour people the night before. They were excellent in response to my emails letting me know I could catch up if the guide had to start without us. As there were 2 other people, the guide did start without us. We finally met up at St. Giles Cathedral while there was a marching band of a lot of Scottish bagpipe players! It was kind of comical as our guide, Stewart called my cell phone and we were waving across the square filled with 100’s of people, to each other to find us! But we did it! We were very happy to finally reach him and join the tour. We walked down a lot of streets, stopping for the history & stories of the past. We went by where hangings had taken place and the Hanging platform stone is still there fenced in. Across from it is The Last Drop bar, where it is said the person to be hung was given their last drink. Great decor and signs inside this bar. We saw the original (burned) and the new Elephant House where JK Rowling wrote a lot of the Harry Potter books, as her cousin owns it. Walked around the city on the outside of the castle being able to see a variety of views while seeing the local shops, etc. Then we walked up to the castle for a breathtaking view! The tour for inside the castle was sold out for the day which I knew if we wanted to see it, you should buy your tickets online in advance. We had already toured Windsor castle and others so no need for my group. We saw The Salvation Army’s Women’s Hostel, Mary’s Milk Bar (ice cream shop), Greyfriars “Bobby” the town Skye Terrier, Edinburgh’s OZ Bar (wish we had ventured inside), The Tron Kirk - a former church which was consecrated in 1641 and closed in 1952. Sat vacant for over 50 years and is now serving the Public Market with a gift shop inside and textile shop. After Stewart left us, we ended up having the BEST "Proper Fish & Chips" at Landy’s! Even a little scare as we sat outside under the umbrellas. A gust of wind picked up catching 3 umbrellas, lifting them over us and the side fence around the area! We couldn’t believe it as it happened so fast! Fortunately, no one was hurt! Take the tour, it is worth it. I would only suggest headsets to hear the guide better! Stewart is pictured with us wearing the denim blue baseball hat in front! God Bless you Stewart :)

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you so much for sharing this incredible story — what a memorable day! We're truly glad everything worked out and that you were able to reconnect with Stewart amidst the bagpipes and the crowds. He’s a fantastic guide, and it's wonderful to hear how much you enjoyed the rich history and quirky stops around Edinburgh with him. At Amitylux, we always aim to be flexible and responsive, so we're especially happy our team could help you navigate the late arrival smoothly. Thank you again for the thoughtful feedback — and great tip about headsets!

Highly recommended fun activity

Crystal_Q, Jun 2025

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're so glad you enjoyed exploring Edinburgh with James — he has a great eye for the hidden stories and small details that make the city come alive. At Amitylux, we aim to make every walk both enriching and enjoyable. We truly appreciate the recommendation!

Great tour to do while...

Michelle_G, May 2025

Great tour to do while visiting Scotland. I would recommend to do this tour when you first arrive in Edinburgh as it will help you figure out where everything is.

Response from Host, Jun 2025

Thank you for the lovely feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed your Edinburgh walking tour with Amitylux. It’s a fantastic way to get your bearings in the city right from the start. We appreciate the recommendation!

Great experience covering the key sights.

David_R, May 2025

Enjoyed the tour very much. Our guide was very knowledgeable and we covered a lot of Edinburgh in 3 hours. No sitting down.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the tour and found it informative and comprehensive. Edinburgh has so much to offer, and we're happy we could help you see so much in just 3 hours. At Amitylux, we keep our tours active—but always packed with value. Hope to see you on another tour soon!

Wonderful tour around old town!

Hannah_P, May 2025

Sandra was a great guide! She had really good information and was able to show us all of old town in a speedy amount of time! Would book again!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for the great review! We're so glad you enjoyed your time exploring Old Town with Sandra—she’s fantastic at sharing rich insights while keeping the pace just right. At Amitylux, we love creating tours that are both efficient and memorable. We'd love to welcome you again!

Great Tour

Denise_G, Apr 2025

Sandra was a great guide. We really enjoyed our walk and her stories. She did a great job telling us the history of Edinburgh and Scotland. Sandra explained literary, Royal and Religious history of the area.. She also pointed out museums, churches and other places we may want to come back and spend more time at. I highly recommend her as a guide.

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for the wonderful review! We're so glad you enjoyed your walk through Edinburgh with Sandra—her storytelling and depth of knowledge really help bring the city’s rich history to life. At Amitylux, we love when our guests leave with both great memories and ideas for further exploring. Thank you for the recommendation!

Awesome time!

Daniel_P, Apr 2025

The tour hit all the important highlights I was looking for. It gave me some great ideas to explore some other things more in depth. Sean was amazing!

Response from Host, May 2025

Thank you for the great feedback! We're glad the tour covered all the key highlights and helped spark ideas for further exploring the city. Sean will be thrilled to hear your kind words! At Amitylux, we love helping guests get inspired for the rest of their trip.

A Good tour

Ali_F, Nov 2024

We met Jonathan who was on time at the meeting point. Although it was super cold, he didn't rush the tour and explained everything. We visited the placed promised. It was very informative. I recommend this tour if you're in Edinburgh.

Response from Host, Jan 2025

Thank you for your kind words! We're thrilled to hear you enjoyed your experience with us. It's always a pleasure to share our passion for travel and create memorable moments for our clients. We look forward to welcoming you on another adventure soon