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Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street

5.0 (59 reviews) 2 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Royal Mile walking tour - Discover the history of our most famous street

About this activity

Explore the oldest parts of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning, five-star rated local guide! Robert was born within sight of the Old Town. He has lived in Edinburgh all his life and even went to a university on the Royal Mile! He teaches in a local primary school. Robert will wear traditional Scottish attire for your tour. We don't think you can get much more local flavour than this!

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At a glance

Duration
2 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–10
Guide
English
Operated by
Historic Edinburgh Tours

What is included

Included

  • Included: Local Guide

Not included

  • Not included: Gratuities
  • Not included: This tour does not include entry to Edinburgh Castle of the Palace of Holyroodhouse

Itinerary

  1. Palace of Holyroodhouse

    Passing by

    We will see the exterior of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and hear of the story of two of the most famous Royal residents here - Mary, Queen of Scots and Prince Charles Edward Stewart.

  2. Royal Mile

    2 hours

    We'll take you from the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the drawbridge of Edinburgh Castle. You'll hear about murders, shootings, royal proclamations and civil wars. You'll visit pretty little closes and wynds and learn about some of the most famous figures in Scottish history.

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • Robert, your Edinburgh tour guide, will meet you just inside the forecourt/amphitheatre in front of Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS.

End point

  • The finishing point depends on where you'd like the tour to finish. Our suggested end point would be the Grassmarket.

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 the weather does not allow it; you then get another date or your money back.

Good to know

  • Wheelchair accessible

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

  • Service animals allowed

  • Public transportation options are available nearby

  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible

  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Options

  • Private Tour for 3-5 people

  • Private Tour for 6-10 people

  • Private Tour for 1 person

  • Private Tour for 2 people

Traveller ratings

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