Small Group Royal Mile Walking Tour with Optional Entry to Edinburgh Castle

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Edinburgh, Scotland

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2 hours 15 minutes (Approx.)
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Overview

Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people.

Pack in history, mystery and local flavor on this 2-hour walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Follow an informative guide into Old Town’s labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and find secret places you’d never discover on your own. As you pass St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House, hear about Edinburgh’s colorful and turbulent past. Follow this great introduction to the Royal Mile with a tour of Edinburgh Castle(if castle option is selected) and learn how this iconic fortress shaped the country’s history.

What's Included

  • Small group experience
  • Fast track, skip the line entry into Edinburgh Castle (if this option is selected)
  • Award-winning local storytellers
  • Gratuities (Optional)
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK

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Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.

End point

Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1, UK

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG.This tour ends at the Edinburgh Castle esplanade.

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What To Expect

St Giles' Cathedral

View the exterior and hear the history.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Parliament House

View the exterior
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Old Town

Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St. Margaret's Chapel

Included with castle entry ticket.
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Royal Mile

Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.
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30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Knox House Museum

View the exterior and discover the history with your guide
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5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Castlehill

Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.
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10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

If the "castle included" option is selected you will enjoy a 45 minute introductory tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide and then have as much free time as you like to explore the Castle afterwards
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45 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
  • Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity
  • Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the activity for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-293401SECRETS

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1,061 reviews

Average 4.79 out of 5 stars based on 1,061 traveler reviews collected by Cool Destinations and partner sites such as Trustpilot, Viator, and TripAdvisor

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