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Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)
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Overview

Receive a warm welcome to Edinburgh on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Edinburgh to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.

Discover where to find Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles Cathedral and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.

Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.

What's Included

  • Local Tips and Tricks
  • City Orientation
  • Private Tour
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food & beverages
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1RW, UK

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End point

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What To Expect

St Giles' Cathedral

St. Giles Cathedral is a parish church of the Church of Scotland in the Old Town of Edinburgh.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

The edifice known as Edinburgh Castle was built during the 12th century and sits on an extinct volcano which is called Castle Rock.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Writers' Museum (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Grassmarket (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Greyfriars Kirkyard (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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National Museum of Scotland (Pass By)

Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. 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 (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Average 4.89 out of 5 stars based on 57 traveler reviews collected by City Boat Tours and partner sites such as Cool Destinations and TripAdvisor

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  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food & beverages

Additional Info

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  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide

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Free Cancellation

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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

  • 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 (BST).

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