Edinburgh Private Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, Greyfriars & Local Drink
by Withlocals
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This private walking tour lasts about three hours and offers a local guide’s view of Edinburgh’s main sites and some lesser-known places. The tour begins with a 20-minute stop outside Edinburgh Castle, which dates back to the 12th century and stands on Castle Rock, an extinct volcano. Next, the route continues to Grassmarket, where visitors spend around 40 minutes learning about its history as a public execution site and its current role as a lively pub area. The tour also includes a 30-minute stop at the University of Edinburgh, the sixth oldest university in the UK and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world. Depending on the guide's chosen path, additional stops may include the National Museum of Scotland, the David Hume statue, the Scottish Parliament, the Writers' Museum, and Greyfriars Kirkyard. All visits are from the outside; entrance fees are not included. A local drink or tasting is provided during the tour. This private tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. It is designed for small groups with attention to local sustainability, as the operator offsets all carbon emissions. Covid-19 safety measures are applied according to current regulations, affecting group size and tour delivery.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edinburgh Castle
Visitors spend about 20 minutes outside Edinburgh Castle, which was built in the 12th century and sits atop Castle Rock, an extinct volcano.
20 min
Grassmarket
This stop includes a 40-minute walk through Grassmarket, an area once used for public executions and now filled with many pubs.
40 min
University of Edinburgh
The tour pauses for roughly 30 minutes outside the University of Edinburgh, the sixth oldest UK university and the oldest civic foundation in English-speaking countries.
30 min
National Museum of Scotland
Depending on the guide’s chosen route, this stop may include a visit outside the National Museum of Scotland.
Estatua David Hume
This stop may be included depending on the host and their selected route for the tour.
The Scottish Parliament
Tour may include a visit outside the Scottish Parliament building, depending on the guide’s selected path.
Writers' Museum
This stop might be part of the route depending on the host and their chosen itinerary.
Greyfriars
This stop may be part of the tour depending on the host’s chosen route.
Meeting point
In front of Cafe Edinburgh.
End point
In front of Cafe Edinburgh.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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Edinburgh Private Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, Greyfriars & Local Drink
by Withlocals
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.$246Overview
This private walking tour lasts about three hours and offers a local guide’s view of Edinburgh’s main sites and some lesser-known places. The tour begins with a 20-minute stop outside Edinburgh Castle, which dates back to the 12th century and stands on Castle Rock, an extinct volcano. Next, the route continues to Grassmarket, where visitors spend around 40 minutes learning about its history as a public execution site and its current role as a lively pub area. The tour also includes a 30-minute stop at the University of Edinburgh, the sixth oldest university in the UK and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world. Depending on the guide's chosen path, additional stops may include the National Museum of Scotland, the David Hume statue, the Scottish Parliament, the Writers' Museum, and Greyfriars Kirkyard. All visits are from the outside; entrance fees are not included. A local drink or tasting is provided during the tour. This private tour does not include hotel pickup or drop-off. It is designed for small groups with attention to local sustainability, as the operator offsets all carbon emissions. Covid-19 safety measures are applied according to current regulations, affecting group size and tour delivery.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Edinburgh Castle
Visitors spend about 20 minutes outside Edinburgh Castle, which was built in the 12th century and sits atop Castle Rock, an extinct volcano.
20 min
Grassmarket
This stop includes a 40-minute walk through Grassmarket, an area once used for public executions and now filled with many pubs.
40 min
University of Edinburgh
The tour pauses for roughly 30 minutes outside the University of Edinburgh, the sixth oldest UK university and the oldest civic foundation in English-speaking countries.
30 min
National Museum of Scotland
Depending on the guide’s chosen route, this stop may include a visit outside the National Museum of Scotland.
Estatua David Hume
This stop may be included depending on the host and their selected route for the tour.
The Scottish Parliament
Tour may include a visit outside the Scottish Parliament building, depending on the guide’s selected path.
Writers' Museum
This stop might be part of the route depending on the host and their chosen itinerary.
Greyfriars
This stop may be part of the tour depending on the host’s chosen route.
Meeting point
In front of Cafe Edinburgh.
End point
In front of Cafe Edinburgh.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
More things to do in Edinburgh
- Edinburgh 75-Minute World Ghost Evening Walking Tour of Old Town, Greyfriars Kirkyard and Underground Vaults
- Hogwarts Express and Scottish Highlands Day Tour from Edinburgh
- Private 9-Hour Scottish Highlands Day Trip from Edinburgh with Highland Cows and Castles
- 5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness and Inverness Tour from Edinburgh
- Edinburgh Old Town and Underground South Bridge Vaults Ghost Afternoon Walking Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15
- Edinburgh West Highland Day Trip: Lochs, Mountains, Inveraray & Kilchurn Castles