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Private Royal Mile Walking Tour

4.9 (12 reviews) 2 h 30 min Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Royal Mile Walking Tour

About this activity

The Royal Mile Walking Tour offer a glimpse of the history, characters and events that have shaped Edinburgh's Past.  You might learn a little, laugh a little or maybe even both on this informative, interesting and friendly small group (maximum of 8 people) 2 to 2.5 hour walking tour.

If you plan to visit Edinburgh Castle at the end of the tour please book your castle tickets in advance for the time slot that matches the tour end time.

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At a glance

Duration
2 h 30 min
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–15
Guide
English
Operated by
Edinburgh Tour Guides

What is included

Included

  • Included: This is a walking tour only. All attractions are viewed from the outside only.

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Passing by

    View the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Holyrood Abbey from the outside.

  2. The Scottish Parliament

    Passing by

    View the Scottish Parliament from the outside as you walk up the Royal Mile.

  3. White Horse Close

    Passing by

    Discover one of the Royal Mile's hidden gems.

  4. Canongate Kirk

    Passing by

    The Canongate Kirkyard is the burial place of Adam Smith, Robert Ferguson and legend has it David Rizzio, Mary Queen of Scots secretary.

  5. John Knox House Museum

    Passing by

    One of the Royal Mile's oldest buildings.

  6. Mercat Cross

    Passing by

    Site of proclamations, punishments and gatherings in the Royal Mile.

  7. St Giles' Cathedral

    Passing by

    Viewed from the outside

  8. Lady Stairs House

    Passing by

    One of the Royal Miles hidden Mansions.

  9. Edinburgh Castle

    Passing by

    Viewed from the Esplanade.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Please meet your Guide OUTSIDE the Abbey Strand Appartments, Abbey Strand, Canongate, Royal Mile.

End point

  • The tour ends outside Edinburgh Castle.

Using your ticket

PLEASE meet your guide outside the Abbey Strand Apartments at the corner of the building next to the junction of the road.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
At least one day before 100%
Less than a day before 0%
  • The operator may cancel if too few people book; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Traveller ratings

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