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Private Edinburgh Family Walking Tour

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Overview

Discover Edinburgh with our exclusive family tour, designed to entertain both young and adults. Have fun and learn with our expert guides!

-Explore medieval cobbled lanes and find out what life was like in Medieval Edinburgh
-Walk up to Edinburgh Castle and learn about sieges and battles, kings and queens.
-Check out the statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh's most loyal dog
-Find out about Scottish traditions
- Discover the dark side of the city: underground passages, witches and ghosts (for the brave ones..)
- Hear about the mythical creatures of Scottish folklore (yes, including the Loch Ness monster…)
-Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter: it's all about magic!

Kids will receive a travel booklet to carry along the tour. This includes a range of interactive activities, such as games, quizzes, and scavenger hunts.

What's Included

  • Activity booklet for each kid on the tour
  • Guide
  • Tea and coffee Coffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

High Street
Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

End point

Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh EH1 2QE, UK

The tour will end in the Old Town, on George IV Bridge, next to Greyfriars Bobby Statue. Bobby Statue is the last stop of the tour.

What To Expect

Royal Mile

We will start our tour from the Royal Mile. We'll introduce you to the history of the city and its topography. We'll take you to explore the 'closes', mysterious looking dark alleyways.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercat Cross

After exploring the closes, we will stop in front of the Mercat Cross. Yes, there is a cute unicorn at the top of it. We will learn what the unicorn meant for Scotland and we'll dive deeper into Scottish folklore.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

Next to the Mercat cross we will see St. Giles Cathedral. Do you know what gargoyles were used for and how many can you spot above the entrance?
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Heart of Midlothian

Can you find the stone heart neart St. Giles Cathedral? Here's the hint: look on the ground! We will talk about the heart, its meaning and history.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Writers' Museum

From St. Giles Cathedral we will take a short walk along the Royal Mile to reach Makar's Court. Here we'll find the Writer's Museum. Can you name Scotland's most famous writers?
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castello Di Edimburgo

From the Writers Museum, we will walk to the esplanade of Edinburgh castle. The castle is one of the oldest buildings in the city! Get ready to hear about kings and queens, battles and sieges.
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grassmarket

From the castle esplanade, we will reach the Grassmarket, a large plaza famous for its pubs. This was a grassy area in the past. Can you guess what used to happen here? Brace yourself!
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15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Victoria Street

Just around the corner from the Grassmarket we will find one of the most picturesque and colourful streets of Edinburgh: Victoria St. We will take some minutes to admire the street and take some pictures.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars

A short walk from Victoria Street and through Candlemaker Row, will lead us to one of spookiest sites of the city: the historical graveyard! Here we will recall the stories of bodysnatchers, ghosts and much more! From the gates of the graveyard, we will also see one of oldest schools of the city, George Heriot. Can you believe this school is almost 400 years old?
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20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Greyfriars Bobby

Just outside of the graveyard we will find the statue of Edinburgh's most loyal dog: Bobby!
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Edinburgh Family Walking Tour?

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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  • Activity booklet for each kid on the tour
  • Guide
  • Tea and coffeeCoffee and/or Tea
  • Snacks
  • Gratuities

Additional Info

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  • 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
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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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).
  • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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