3hr Edinburgh City and Castle Private Walking Tour
Overview
Explore Edinburgh the way you want to, spend quality time with a local and get a real taste for our beautiful city on our most extensive tour of the main sights of Edinburgh City and Castle in 3 hours. With flexible meeting and end points and a dedicated local guide, maximise your time in Edinburgh on a private tour.
Connect with a local guide and immerse yourself in the tales and sights of Edinburgh’s Old Town. From its historic roots to modern life in the city today, this leisurely 1.5 hour wander will give you a great overview and introduction to Scotland’s capital city, before you enter one of the oldest fortified please in Europe - Edinburgh Castle.
This tour includes a unique, guided visit to Edinburgh Castle with a local expert, all tickets included. This tour is the ultimate way to maximise your time in Edinburgh.
The tour will take in the classics, from Edinburgh Castle to the Royal Mile as well as many more hidden secrets only known by our true local experts!
What's Included
- Edinburgh Castle tickets
- Private guide fee
Meeting and Pickup
What To Expect
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Edinburgh
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Old Town
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Canongate Kirk
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
20 minutes Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
10 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh Castle
1 hour 30 minutes Admission Ticket Included
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Frequently Asked Questions (8)
The answers provided below were previously given in response to questions from City Balloon Tours customers.
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- Edinburgh Castle tickets.
- Private guide fee.
This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Apr 2025The minimum age to participate is 12..
Apr 2025If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.
If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.
Apr 2025Accessibility information for the 3hr Edinburgh City and Castle Private Walking Tour is as follows:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for 3hr Edinburgh City and Castle Private Walking Tour will be included in your confirmation email from City Balloon Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!
Mar 2024Once your refund is processed, it usually shows on your card statement within 5–10 business days. The exact timing depends on your bank or card issuer.
Want it sooner? When you cancel, choose Receive a refund to my wallet instead. The credit is in your Wallet straight away and is applied automatically at checkout on your next booking when you’re signed in with the same email. You can see your balance any time in My Wallet.
If you paid part of your booking with Wallet credit, that part always goes back to your Wallet. Trip protection isn’t refundable.
Oct 2026What's Included
- Edinburgh Castle tickets
- Private guide fee
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
