Self-Guided City Tour in Edinburgh

Castles, Closes & Legends - A tale of two cities—Old Town and New—told on your own terms

Start exploring Edinburgh!

Start Exploring!

Edinburgh Castle

Start at the top with panoramic views and royal intrigue.

Royal Mile

Follow the spine of historic Edinburgh filled with stories and secrets.

Hidden Closes

Descend into the narrow alleyways that reveal Edinburgh’s darker past.

Why a SmartWalk Edinburgh?

  • It’s atmospheric, dramatic, and filled with mystery—from cobbled lanes to ghostly tales.
  • Discover why writers, rebels, and royals have all found inspiration in this striking Scottish capital.
Start exploring Edinburgh!

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Frequently Asked Questions
How does the tour work?
SmartWalk designs self-guided tours that run on WhatsApp. Once you have chosen a tour you want to do, you can book it right away. You can do this via the booking button at the top of the page. Once you have booked this tour, you will receive an e-mail explaining how to start the tour. The tours are available in several languages and you can start and pause whenever you want. All you need to start is a smartphone with good internet connection and WhatsApp installed.
You can do the SmartWalk in a group or on your own. We recommend a group size of up to 4 people per SmartWalk for the best experience.
Because our tours are run on WhatsApp, there is no need to download any apps or fill in any extra information. Your data is protected by Meta and we only use data you have voluntarily given us. In each tour you will receive coordinates for the each location, which you can access via Google Maps or Apple maps. Also here you will not be traced by us.