National Gallery of Scotland Tours and Tickets

Explore famous landmarks and hidden secrets in Edinburgh on this 3-hour walking tour. Explore Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile with a guide, and gain insight into famous writers and inventors who have called the city home such as Sir Walter Scott, Alexander Graham Bell and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle. Hear of Scotland's national bard - Robert Burns - and discover top landmarks such as St Giles' Cathedral and the National Galleries of Scotland. Capture Edinburgh through the eye of your camera as you go, and find out what makes this ancient city tick.

Embark on an enriching 3.5 or 7-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's cultural and historical highlights with a private guide. While you listen to insightful commentary, you'll visit iconic landmarks and hidden gems according to an itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, gaze at Edinburgh Castle on its rocky perch and ascend to the summit of Calton Hill for panoramic city views. On this private tour, you'll receive the undivided attention of your guide while gaining unique insight into the Scottish capital.

Edinburgh's UNESCO-listed New Town is replete with innovative monuments and history: as the birthplace of seminal inventions such as the telephone and anesthesia, the New Town's prosperous past begs to be discovered. This 2.5-hour walking tour, ideal for history enthusiasts, takes you to top attractions such as Princes Street, the Scottish National Portrait Gallery, and the Ross Fountain. Guide commentary reveals tales of secret Edinburgh societies, inventions of the Enlightenment period, and Edinburgh's campaign to abolish slavery.