Royal Mile Walking Tour Small Group

4.3 (9 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 12 travelers

Overview

Stroll through the famous Royal Mile hearing the history of the Edinburgh's Old Town. Discover the hidden stories from Auld Reekies past and discover hidden gems.

What's included

  • Guided Walking Tour
  • Refreshments
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Pass by
    The Kings official residence in Scotland
  2. White Horse Close
    Pass by
    One of Edinburgh's hidden gems
  3. Canongate Kirk
    Pass by
    Once a separate Burgh hear about the Church and Tolbooths history
  4. Bakehouse Close
    Pass by
    Step back to the 1500's in Backhouse Close once home to a place of ill repute.
  5. Tweeddale Court
    Pass by
    See parts of the Old City Wall and also an Outlander film location
  6. John Knox House Museum
    Pass by
    Dating to the late 1400's this once Goldsmiths House has connetions to John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots
  7. St Giles' Cathedral
    Pass by
    The area in front of the Cathedral is the Site of the infamous Edinburgh tolbooth.
  8. Mercat Cross
    Pass by
    Place of Proclamations and punishments
  9. Edinburgh City Chambers
    Pass by
    The City Chambers is build on the site of several Closes (streets) with a long and interesting History.
  10. Riddle's Court
    Pass by
    hidden gems dating to the 1580's
  11. Writers' Museum
    Pass by
    Lady Stair's House dates to the 1620's.
  12. Gladstone's Land
    Pass by
    One of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh's Old Town. Here about it's history.

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Please meet your guide OUTSIDE the Abbey Strand Apartments at the corner of the building/junction on the wide pavement.

End point

The tour ends outside Edinburgh Castle in Castlehill

Additional information

  • 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

Cancellation policy

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

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