Edinburgh

Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland
Edinburgh Guided Tour

From $44.68

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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

  • 3 hours
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

Overview

Explore famous landmarks and hidden secrets in Edinburgh on this walking tour. Explore Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a guide, and gain insight into famous writers and inventors who have called the city home. Hear tales of Scotland's national bard—Robert Burns—and discover top landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral and the National Galleries of Scotland. Capture Edinburgh through the eye of your camera as you go, and find out what makes this ancient city tick.
  • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh
  • Follow a guide along Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile
  • Learn of the famous writers, poets, and inventors who have lived and worked in Edinburgh
  • Visit landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Scottish National Gallery
  • Photograph the city at your leisure on route

What's Included

  • Professional guide
  • Small group (maximum 12 participants)
  • Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • The Usher Hall
    Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA, UK

    Your guide will be waiting for you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall (there are 3 entrances and he will be outside the middle one).

End point

  • Scott Monument, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, UK

    The ending point is at the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.

What To Expect

Usher Hall

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Edinburgh Castle

35 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Grassmarket

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Milne’s Court

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Jolly Judge

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Writers' Museum

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Riddle's Court

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Deacon Brodie's Tavern

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Edinburgh City Chambers

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Waverley Station

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Scott Monument

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children under 12 are free
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children 12-16 pay 75%
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

Cancellation Policy

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

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.

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Reviews

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Experiencing Old Town Edinburgh was incredible.
Robert_B, May 2024
Our tour guide Dave was excellent. We enjoyed the historical info and his museum background was quite useful. Of course, just the scenery in Old Town Edinburgh was incredible.
Great tour!
Zhongxing_L, May 2024
We had a wonderful tour guide - David. Extremely knowledgeable, knows each piece of architecture by heart, great sense of humor! The walking tour was absolutely a must do!
Great tour with Steuart!!!
Lauren_S, May 2024
I had a great tour with Steuart (funny spelling :)). It was like chatting with an old friend while walking around a new city, and that friend has a vast amount of knowledge. He even recited a poem for us nearing the end which was fun. He made the whole tour experience interesting and the 3 hours flew by. Highly recommend taking this one!
Alison was a fantastic...
Traci_B, May 2024
Alison was a fantastic tour guide! She was so informative and her passion as a historian was easily felt! Her knowledge of Edinburgh history was fascinating, she kept it interesting and we learned so much! We went on our first day in town and we're glad we did as it helped us learn the places we wanted to make sure we saw on our trip and she also gave wonderful recommendations 🙂
David Delivered
Timothy_K, May 2024
We used this tour as our introduction to Edinburgh. Our guide was very knowledgeable and entertaining. David gave many insights about the history and architecture of the city. His friendliness was a bonus! We enjoyed the tour, despite the cold wind!
Memorable
Sharry_H, May 2024
A memorable experience! David has incredible knowledge of history, architecture, and culture. He did an excellent job of personalizing this experience. Highly recommend.
Fun tour with very knowledgeable guide
Haley_P, May 2024
Allison is an amazing tour guide! She knows so much history and fun facts about Edinburgh. The 3 hours flew by and we learned so much. Take this tour if you get a chance!
Great steps through Edinburgh!
Rob_W, May 2024
Stuart is a wonderful, friendly guide with many tidbits to share. He fits the pace to the group, always leaving room for questions. Would not have know Edinburgh so well at all without him.
Great Historical Tour
Beverly_B, May 2024
The tour was truly enjoyable and our guide was a wealth of knowledge. Would definitely recommend if you love history.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Beverly Many thanks indeed for your lovely 5 Star Review of your Tour with our brilliant Alison Duncan! She is certainly a wealth of knowledge all round. Please do come again someday?! Best wishes Stuart U.
Good stroll
Edie_D, May 2024
We’ve taken more than a few walking tours on this trip, and I hate to say it but this one just fell short. I think Steuart is a great guy but it was just a little too casual and laid back for me. Almost like taking a stroll with your uncle.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Edie-D Thank you very much for your Review of your Tour with our Steuart Watkins on Tuesday. We are sorry that you found him a just little casual and laid back. We will forward your Review to him. We very much hope that you enjoy(ed) the rest of your time in our fair city. Best wishes Stuart U.
Fantastic tour
Patricia_C, May 2024
Alistair is the perfect tour guide: friendly, informative, funny, and incredibly knowledgable about all things Edinburgh. Do not miss this tour!
Excellent tour of the old city
Mark_B, May 2024
Our tour guide was a wealth of knowledge. We started away from the Royal Mile but we received a lot of historic stories/information as we walked to Grassmarket and then to the Royal Mile. The tour ends at what was the gate of the walled old city. There is some walking up and down steps and moderately steep roads so be prepared. I highly recommend this tour.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Mark-B Thank you so much for your brilliant Review of your Tour with our Alastair Sim and glad that you thoroughly enjoyed it. Alastair is a really top of the class guide who loves sharing his very extensive knowledge of the city with his parties. Many thanks also for your high recommendation of our Tours.
A very worthwhile tour of Edinburgh.
JaneMarie_D, Apr 2024
Alistair and his knowledge of history was excellent. His lighthearted and friendly presentation was great. A good tour. Highly recommend.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear JanetM Many thanks for your great Review of your Tour with our Alastair Sim and delighted that you enjoyed it so much. Also thank you for your recommendation. Best wishes Stuart U.
Must do
Gaurav_S, Apr 2024
Craig was wonderful and knowledgable . My parents had issue in walking and we had a 20 month toddler so he was kind enough to edit the tour on the go to ensure that my parents were able to be all and enjoy . Edit the tour didn’t mean we didn’t get to know about the history of the royal mile , place intially not part of the tour were added and how 3 hrs passéd we never realised A must visit if you want to really know about the history of Edinburgh
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Gaurev Many, many thanks for your great in-depth Review of your Tour with our Craig Goodman. We always alter our Tours to suit the special needs of clients who have walking problems. Craig is very thoughtful about things like that! Please visit us again someday?! Best wishes Stuart U.
First time traveler
Marsha_O, Apr 2024
Highly recommend. Great history insight. I recommend you do tour when you first get here. Helps you navigate the area.
Response from Host, May 2024
Dear Marsha Thank you for your great Review! Also many thanks for recommending us so nicely to potential Clients..... very much appreciated. Best wishes Stuart U.
Wonderful
Henry_S, Apr 2024
Thoroughly enjoyed our 3-hour tour with Stuart. We revisited several places mentioned afterwards to enjoy further, crisscrossing the route. It was a group of 12 that he handled effortlessly. The history woven into the walk brought a new light to pivotal points and makes so much more sense than when we originally learned it. We are already going back and rereading history with a different eye. Highly recommend! Ask him questions and enjoy.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Henry Thanks a million for your superb 5 Star Review of your Tour with Stuart. We all had a wonderful time ydy morning and I am so pleased you enjoyed the Tour so much. I am pretty sure that all the others on Tour also enjoyed it very much. By the Grace of God we were blessed with wonderful sunshine yesterday which made for such a pleasant change! Do please come to our fair city again soon?! Best wishes Stuart U
Walking tour in Edinburgh
LariRhyne_S, Apr 2024
The tour was great. We did it on our first day in Edinburgh. Very informative and entertaining. Thanks.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear LariRhy Thanks very much for your great Review and we are delighted that you found it so informative and entertaining! Best wishes Stuart U.
Great Tour to start our Scotland Vacation
Christine_H, Apr 2024
We booked this tour to get a good introduction to Edinburgh, specifically the Royal Mile. Our tour guide was great, and went well beyond the Royal Mile. He provided details about key landmarks, streets, restaurants, and places to see...and LOTS of Scottish history. It was more than we expected. If you are looking for a good way to start your Scottish vacation in Edinburgh, I would highly recommend this.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Christin Many thanks for your stellar and glowing Review! We are delighted that you enjoyed your Tour with us so much. Edinburgh has such a varied and interesting history for tourist to get to know more. Also thank you very much for your recommending us so highly. Best wishes Stuart U.
Awesome walking tour
Robert_L, Apr 2024
Great tour overall, wasn't too long but felt in depth. Tour guide was a local who was very knowledgeable.
Response from Host, Apr 2024
Dear Robert-L Thank you very much for your great Review and we are delighted that you enjoyed it so much. Best wishes Stuart U.
Terrific Walking Tour
Cynthia_S, Apr 2024
We really enjoyed our tour and the knowledge of our guide. We would definitely recommend this tour to others.
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