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Edinburgh Compact: Overview and Insight

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 / 5 (31 reviews)
During this tour, we'll to get to know the centre of Edinburgh in a quick and compact way: We get a first overview from Calton Hill, which offers wonderful and striking views of the city centre, the suburbs and the surrounding area up to the Firth of Forth bridges. Then we walk through the elegant, wide streets of the 18th century and get an impression of the new town with its reserved classicist splendor before we venture into the medieval old town with its narrow streets and courtyards. Via the Royal Mile, the central axis between Holyrood Palace and the castle, we get to the next viewpoint, the castle hill. Up here is the old heart of the capital of Scotland, the castle. After another panoramic view, we say good bye to each other on the esplanade. This gives you the opportunity to explore the castle and the old town on...

Details and Prices

Tour Guide
Our English speaking, local, licensed Tour Guides
Duration
ca. 2 hours
Languages
  • English
  • German
  • Spanish
Price
  • 6-10 people: £44-30/person
  • 5 people: £44/person
  • 4 people: £51/person
  • 3 people: £63/person
  • 2 people: £88/person
  • 1 person: £160
Included
A licensed local tour guide.
Private guided tour tailored to your interests and preferences.
Insider tips and local recommendations.
Excluded
Public transport ticket, entry tickets, food and drink

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Why Choose GoNativeGuide?

In English
All our guides speak English at a very high level, removing any language barriers.
Private Tours
We offer private tours only. It is exclusively for you, your family, friends, colleagues or the people you invited.
Tailored For You
We customize your tour to match your interests, pace, schedule and preferences.
Verified Guides
All our guides are local, licensed, verified professionals who are passionate about their city and culture.
Families Welcome
Our tours are perfect for families with children. Our guides adapt the experience to keep everyone engaged and entertained.
Insider Tips
Our guides will show you the main sights as well as hidden gems. They are happy to share the latest insider tips and recommendations about their city.
Highly Rated
Read our reviews to learn about the unique experiences of our guests!

Tour Guides in Edinburgh

Get to know our 3 tour guides in Edinburgh.

Cornelia
Cornelia

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.7 / 5 (11 reviews)

I am Conni and I love my new home town Edinburgh where I’ve been living for nearly 20 years now. It is always exciting to wander the streets, the parks, the museums, the pubs and the near and not so near surroundings. There is so much to see, to hear about and of course to taste!

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Ruth
Ruth

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 / 5 (12 reviews)

Let me take you on a discovery walk of the city with two hearts - one in the Old Town and one in the New Town. You will soon find out why we think that Jekyll and Hyde has its roots right here. Intrigued? Great - Join me and I will tell you why and much more.

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Beryl
Beryl

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.9 / 5 (16 reviews)

Beryl of TRIPorganiser is your expert guide for exceptional, stress-free travel in Scotland and beyond. With over a decade of experience, she transforms tours into extraordinary experiences, bringing people together through exploration and awe. Her insider knowledge and passion for travel ensure a unique and fabulous tour for every client.

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Other Tours in Edinburgh

From the Castle to the King's Palace - The Royal Mile
From the Castle to the King's Palace - The Royal Mile

★ ★ ★ ★ ★ 4.8 / 5 (4 reviews)

This tour explores mainly the Royal Mile and its history, and we'll see how people used to live in the medieval part of Edinburgh and how it looks like today.
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