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Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
- Duration3 hours
- GroupShared · max 12
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each guide handpicked for their intelligence and warmth. Their passion for Edinburgh shines through in every story they tell, from royal scandal to Enlightenment genius, from Harry Potter to historical rogues.
We keep our group size small — never more than 12 guests — so every participant enjoys a personal experience. No straining to hear in a crowd of 30!
Our guests consistently give us amazing reviews. These are not your average guides. They will Make History Come Alive.
• Guided Walking Tour of the Royal Mile and surrounds • See the secret closes and wynds and all of the major sites • Learn of the famous writers, poets, and economists who have made Edinburgh their home • Visit famous landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars’ Kirkyard • Take the opportunity to capture some amazing photographic opportunities
What to expect
Usher Hall
Lothian Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2EA, United Kingdom
View this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher.
Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG, United Kingdom
Behold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!
Grassmarket
21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH1 2HS, United Kingdom
Enter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).
Milne’s Court
Mylnes Court 517 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PF, United Kingdom
Come and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
Jolly Judge
7 James Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2PB, United Kingdom
See classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.
Writers' Museum
Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh, EH1 2PA, United Kingdom
This museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.
Riddle's Court
Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, Patrick Geddes Centre, Edinburgh, EH1 2PG, United Kingdom
See the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables.
Deacon Brodie's Tavern
435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2NT, United Kingdom
Learn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.
St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
View this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.
Edinburgh City Chambers
253 High St, Edinburgh, EH1 1YJ, United Kingdom
See the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.
Edinburgh Waverley Station
Edinburgh, EH1 3EG, United Kingdom
Cross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.
Scott Monument
E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh, EH2 2EJ, United Kingdom
See this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Your guide will meet you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall on Lothian Road. There are three entrances; please wait by the middle/central entrance and arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts.
End
The tour ends by the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens, a short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station.
What's included
Included
- Time for questions and conversation throughout the tour
- Expert historian or specialist local guide
- Small-group walking tour, maximum 12 travellers
Not included
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument, or any paid attractions (paid on site)
- Food and drink
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Gratuities/tips, optional
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 10 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Child (0–11), Youth (12–17), Adult (18–99)
Additional information
- Children under 12 are free
- Children 12-16 pay 75%
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
- This experience requires good weather. If it's cancelled due to poor weather, you'll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 4 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 8613P1
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.9/ 51,655 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (862) and Tripadvisor (793).
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