Tour Details

  • Duration: 2 Hours

  • Price: £100 for up to 2 people + £25 per additional guest (max group size: 8)

  • Pick-up Time: customisable (subject to availability)

What to Expect

  • A tailored private tour, paced to suit you

  • Fascinating stories about royalty, rebellion, and the everyday people who shaped the city

  • Explore narrow closes, hidden courtyards, and cobbled streets

  • Optional focus areas: Harry Potter, Outlander, Scottish history, or dark tales

  • Photo stops, local insight, and recommendations from a local expert

 
 

Old Edinburgh Walking Tour

Explore the beating heart of Scotland’s capital on a private walking tour through Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Starting at just £100 for 2 guests, this 2-hour immersive experience takes you through centuries of stories, from medieval wynds to iconic landmarks like the Royal Mile, St Giles’ Cathedral, and Edinburgh Castle’s towering esplanade.

Whether you’re a history lover, first-time visitor, or just want a deeper look at the city’s past and culture, this private tour is crafted for you.

Start Point

We meet outside St Giles’ Cathedral on the Royal Mile (other locations available upon request).

Tour Times

Available daily, with flexible start times from 9am to 6pm. Sunset tours available in summer months.

Perfect For

  • Couples

  • Solo travellers

  • Families

  • Small groups

  • Fans of history, architecture, and storytelling

Customise Your Experience

Want to dive into ghost stories? Follow in Harry Potter’s footsteps? Explore Edinburgh’s literary side? We’ll shape the tour to suit your interests.

Why Choose Monarch Tours?

With decades of experience guiding guests across Scotland, Monarch Tours delivers memorable, engaging, and personal walking tours led by passionate local guides.

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“Chris was an exceptional guide and made the experience memorable, educational, and special. He is a great story teller and easy to be around - super knowledgeable and had great recommendations. We had an amazing tour that kept our 9-year-old and 13-year-old engaged”