Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

4.8 (1,925 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration2h 15m
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
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TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesEnglish
Group sizeUp to 18 travelers

Overview

Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit.

Take the Story Home: evoke the memories:
- Listen to the tour playlist

The castle towers over Edinburgh from up high on its ancient volcanic rock – a literal fortress, looking out over the city’s stunning landscapes. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it.

Step into Edinburgh Castle alongside your Master Storyteller, with all entry arrangements handled so you can stay immersed in the story.

As a certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to responsible tourism practices that benefit our community and environment.

Join an unrivalled journey into Edinburgh's past, engaging all the senses to create a truly memorable experience that lasts long after your visit.

What's included

  • Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides
  • Enhanced, hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices
  • Small group experience
  • Tickets to Edinburgh Castle with your Storyteller
  • Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Playlist
  • Transportation to/from meeting point
  • Gratuities (if not already included)
  • Personal expenses
  • Bags larger than 25 liters (not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle)

What to expect

  1. St Giles' Cathedral
    5m
    View the exterior and hear the history.
  2. Parliament House
    5m
    View the exterior
  3. Edinburgh Old Town
    30m
    Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide
  4. Royal Mile
    30m
    Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.
  5. John Knox House Museum
    5m
    View the exterior and discover the history with your guide
  6. St. Margaret's Chapel
    5m · Admission ticket included
    Included with castle entry ticket.
  7. Castlehill
    10m
    Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.
  8. Edinburgh Castle
    45m · Admission ticket included
    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

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

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

Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • 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

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

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