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The Ultimate

City Hike

This Expedition takes you to the most remarkable sights of Edinburgh’s famous city centre. Prepare to be amazed as you discover far more locations than what typical Edinburgh walking tours offer.

This means double the duration of typical tours while showing you up to 5x more

9:00 - ~12:30 (3-4 hours)

One Expedition,

Endless Wonder

From the picturesque Meadows to the historic Old Town, from the elegant New Town all the way to the enchanting Waters of Leith and even Dean Village, you'll experience the most iconic and stunning areas of Edinburgh.

Along the way, enjoy fascinating insights and delightful surprises that make our signature experience truly memorable.

Edinburgh Castle & The Royal Mile & Princes Street & Old Town & New Town & St. Giles Cathedral & Cockburn Street & Grassmarket & Dean Village & Calton Hill &

Edinburgh Castle & The Royal Mile & Princes Street & Old Town & New Town & St. Giles Cathedral & Cockburn Street & Grassmarket & Dean Village & Calton Hill &

Rose Street & Princes Street Gardens & Closes & Victoria Street & The Water of Leith & Scott Monument & Ross Fountain & The Meadows &

Rose Street & Princes Street Gardens & Closes & Victoria Street & The Water of Leith & Scott Monument & Ross Fountain & The Meadows &

Quartermile & The West End & Georgian Architecture & Medieval architecture & The Tron & Filming Locations &

Quartermile & The West End & Georgian Architecture & Medieval architecture & The Tron & Filming Locations &

Disclaimers

Participants can look forward to mostly paved paths. Short breaks are included but the focus is on the continuous stroll.

Each participant must be able to walk comfortably for 3-4 hours and maintain confidence in their footing. Please check our general disclaimers to learn more.

Graphic represents the elevation changes

Highest: ~100m/330ft , lowest: ~25m/85ft, all ascents combined: ~220m/725ft

The best representation of the elevation changes Capital Expeditions could create of our walking tour through Edinburghs Old Town and New Town

Spoilers Ahead

Spoilers Ahead

View from Calton Hill with Balmoral Hotel Clocktower, Scott Monument, Edinburgh Castle and a great look over Edinburgh Old Town and Edinburgh New Town
View of Edinburgh's Historic Dean Village as can be seen on our Ultimate City Walking Tour with the river of Leith flowing in the foreground
A look down a street in Edinburgh's Old Town as part of our Capital Expeditions walking tour
This is the best walking tour view in Edinburgh with the view from Calton hill overlooking Edinburgh Castle, Old Town and New Town including Bamoral Clock Tower
A closer view of the Balmoral Clock Tower in Edinburgh New Town during our walking tour
Close up of Ross Fountain in Edinburgh located in Princes Street Gardens, always a highlight of Capital Expeditions customers during their walking tours
the best views during our walking tour of St Marys Cathedral, the tallest building in Edinburgh
The best walking tours include the best view of Edinburgh like this one from the Vennel in Edinburgh Old Town with Edinburgh Castle in the background and a historic wall in the foreground
Edinburgh Old Town as seen from New town and Princes Street Gardens during our walking tour
A closer look at the clock tower of Dean Village's Well Court
A lush view in Edinburgh New Town of vibrant greenery and historic buildings making our walking tour customers realise how green Edinburgh is
a Red telephone box in historic Edinburgh Old Town in the background and close to famous Victoria Street
a sunlit view of a historic building in Edinburgh New Town
On the Royal Mile you will find this neoclassical building in Edinburgh Old Town
A street lines with the famous Edinburgh Cherry blossoms as seen in spring
a beautiful historic building on George Street in Edinburgh New Town with white stone and green roof
A stunning view of Edinburgh castle on Castle Rock as seen from Princes Street Gardens
When our walking tours go through Edinburgh Old Town, you might glimpse at this view through a hole and see the historic entrance of original Harry Potters Hogwarts: George Heriots School
The best walking tour view of sunlit Edinburgh Castle as seen from Princes Street in New Town
Sunlit dean bridge and historic building in Dean Village during our Old and New Town Walking Tour
a Picture of the Dome on George street in new Town with magnificent columns always stun Capital Expeditions customers that this big building is indeed a restaurant
The Royal Mile with St Giles Cathedral customers of Capital Expeditions can expect during their walking tour through Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh's famous Victoria Street or Real Life Diagon Alley from Harry Potter is a highlight during Capital Expeditions Walking Tours and the best photo opportunity with its row of coloured shops
Sunlit historic close in Edinburgh Old Town
a Castle looking building in Edinburgh Old Town with best in class photography being showcased
Details of a historic building in Edinburgh New Town on St. Andrews Square
Edinburgh's best clock tower always stuns walking tour participants of Capital Expeditions when they see it rise above them: The Balmoral Clock Tower
The best in Edinburgh's Dean Village: the arched stone bridge with lush greenery is always a walking tour favourite
The best walk through famous Victoria street shows this row of coloured shops looking like Harry Potters Diagon Alley is a top moment for capital expedition customers
St Giles Cathedral in Edinburg Old Town with the Scottish flag waving in background