Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local City Guide
Overview
Discover Edinburgh on a private half-day walking tour led by a knowledgeable local guide. Explore the city’s cobbled streets, hidden gems, historic landmarks, and fascinating stories as you uncover the character of Scotland’s capital.
Learn about Edinburgh’s social, architectural, and cultural heritage while exploring the contrasts between the medieval Old Town and elegant New Town. Your guide will reveal how these two distinct areas shaped the city’s unique identity, from its historic streets and grand buildings to its vibrant modern culture.
Perfect for first-time visitors, history lovers, and curious travelers, this personalized Edinburgh walking tour offers an authentic and engaging introduction to the city.
What's Included
- Personal guide
Meeting Location
9 Waterloo Place
Edinburgh EH1 3BG, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Dean Path
Edinburgh EH4 3AY, UK
The tour will end in New Town near Dean Village but we are more than happy to help you get back the the Royal Mile or other points of interest.
What To Expect
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Calton Hill
1 hour Admission Ticket Free
Saint Andrew Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Charlotte Square
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Stockbridge & Dean Village
30 minutes Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Frequently Asked Questions (8)
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Activity code: C-130291P16
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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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- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
- Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (GMT).
- This tour requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- Personal guide.
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 2025There is no minimum age for this tour, so bring your wee one along for an adventure. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..
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 Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local City Guide is as follows:
- 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 Enchanting Edinburgh: Half-Day Walking Tour with Local City Guide 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
- Personal guide
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
