Palace of Holyroodhouse

Whitehorse Close

Bakehouse Close

Museum of Edinburgh

Robert Ferguson statue

Canongate Kirk

Museum of Edinburgh

St Giles Cathedral and Adam Smith Statue

David Hume Statue

Heart of Midlothian

Mercat Cross in the rain

Deacon Brodie Tavern

Brodies Close

The Hub, Royal Mile

Edinburgh Castle from the Grassmarket

view from Victoria Terrace

Edinburgh Castle

St Margaret's Chaple, Edinburgh Castle

View from Edinburgh Castle

Edinburgh Castle

View from Edinburgh Castle

Palace to Castle Old Town Private Walking Tour

Art, Culture, & Historical

Joined 2026

Sam T.

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Edinburgh

English (Native)

6 hours

Private tour (only you and Sam T.)

Up to 15 people

Spend the day immersed in the history and mystery of Edinburgh's Old Town. Starting at the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey take a gentle stroll up the Royal Mile ending at Edinburgh Castle. Along the way discover some of the Old Town's hidden gems. Stoping for lunch at a local eatery.

Itinerary

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09:00 AM

Meeting Point

Abbey Strand Appartments, Abbey Strand, Edinburgh

- Meet outside the Abbey Strand Apartments

Holyrood Abbey/Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Viewed from the exterior (optional visit, admissions extra). The Abbey was founded by Kind David I in 1128. The Palace has links to Mary Queen of Scotland and today is the Kings official residence in Scotland.

Whitehorse Close

Hidden behind some 1970 architecture is this hidden gem. Once the Royal Stables, accommodation for Jacobite Officers, and much painted and photographed over the years.

Dunbar Close Garden

Tranquil haven in the heart of the old town. Laid out as a 17th century garden this is such an unexpected gem.

Bakehouse Close

Beautifully preserved 16th century Close (alleyway). The Baxters of the Canongate owned property here.

Chessel's Court

Once the location of the Edinburgh Excise Office which was the site of a famous robbery in 1778 by the notorious Deacon Brodie, did this incident inspire Robert Lous Stevenson to write the strange case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde?

Tweeddale Court

Home to the smallest listed building in the city and part of the City Wall from the 1450's

Ending Point

Edinburgh Castle

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Inclusions & Exclusions

What‘s included

Guide Fee.

What‘s not included

Entrance tickets to Edinburgh Castle please pre book the 15:00-15:30 time slot (price varies depending on age around £23.50 per person).

Optional visit Palace of Holyroodhouse approx. £26 per person.

Optional visit St Giles Cathedral suggested donation £10 per person.

Lunch depending on your choices £15-£30 per person.

Any personal shopping.

Tour Important Information

Please book your Edinburgh Castle Tickets in advance for the 15:00-15:30 time slot.

This tour involves a lot of walking, so make sure to wear comfortable shoes.

This tour is wheelchair accessible.

Please pre-book your Edinburgh Castle tickets for the 15:00-15:30 time slot as they can sell out.

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time

Joined 2026

Sam T.

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About Tour Guide Sam T.

Hi, my name is Sam and I'd love to share my hometown with you. I'm passionate about the history, characters and events that have shaped this wonderful City. I've been a professional tour guide since 2000 and I am fully insured.