Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh
Activities

Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh

4.1/5
Great
Based on 11 reviews
from
23.00
Free cancellation
language
Language: English
calendar
Availability: Thursday to Sunday
mobile_voucher
Mobile voucher accepted
duration
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
Do this because
  • Go beyond the guidebooks and explore Edinburgh’s Old Town with an expert guide
  • Learn about royalty, writers, philosophers – and everyday Edinburgh folk
  • Discover another side of the capital on this walking tour
  • Get immersed in the past, lost in the stories with audio guides and a live storyteller
  • Enjoy a small group experience with a local storyteller for a more personalized experience
What to expect

Discover an Edinburgh beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. Your expert guide will take you on a one and a half hour walking tour to all the places where history was made – the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll be hanging on your tour guide’s every word, as the true stories of the capital’s past unfold.

The characters? Think Mary Queen of Scots, David Hume, Adam Smith and Robert Burns. But you’ll go far beyond the well-known facts and faces – uncovering another side of the city, and Scotland’s past. From crime and culture to politics and everyday events, all Edinburgh life is here – expertly told by your guide.

Read more
What's included
  • check Audio-guided tour
  • check Guided walking tour
  • check Use of equipment
  • check Headsets (to hear the guide)
  • check Local guide
Where

Mercat Cross, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, United Kingdom

Meeting point:
The Mercat Cross is an 8 sided monument situated on The Royal Mile. Please arrive at the meeting point Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check in.
What to remember
  • This tour is suitable for children aged 5+, but please note that babies and strollers are not permitted
  • Please arrive at the meeting point (Mercat Cross, Royal Mile, EH1 1RF) at least 15 minutes before the beginning of your tour to allow time to check in
  • Concession tickets apply to seniors (aged 65+) and students (aged 18+) with a valid student ID
  • Your tour will be conducted by a live, English-speaking guide (no other language options available)
  • Please bring your own set of 3.5 mm jack headphones (where possible) for use with the TourTalk devices, otherwise these can be provided for you
  • Please note anyone who appears to be under the influence of alcohol will not be permitted to join the tour
  • This tour runs in all weather conditions, please dress accordingly to the weather. Sensible walking shoes are advised
  • Please note only service dogs are welcome on this tour, no other pets
  • The maximum number of participants is 18 people
  • Tour ends: Edinburgh Castle esplanade, Castlehill, EH1 2NG
  • This tour is wheelchair accessible
  • Suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted on the tour
Read more
Provider
Mercat Tours
Booking fee
Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.
Cancellation policy
Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

What people say about this experience

Great

4.1/5

Based on 11 reviews from verified customers

18%
73%
9%
0%
0%

Review categories

Safety

4.4/5

Service

4.4/5

Staff

4.4/5

Value for money

4/5

  • Henk

    From United States of America - October 2022

    Travelled as a couple

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Top tour! Het is een tour waarbij de gids verteld over de Royal Mijl en jij luistert naar haar/hem via een koptelefoon (die krijg je bij aanmeldpunt) ...

  • Maria

    From United States of America - July 2022

    Travelled with family

     

    35 - 44 years old

    Great

    Overall rated

    3/5

    Negatief meer over de boeking. Deze moest ik twee maal doen en bleek dat hij nog niet was doorgekomen. Na een telefoontje van de gids mochten we toch ...

  • Anonymous

    From France - November 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Comme prévu....

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - August 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

    Guida competente ed empatica. Esperienza che consiglio.

  • Anonymous

    From United Kingdom - May 2018

    Excellent

    Overall rated

    5/5

    Informative and very well presented

  • Anonymous

    From Italy - March 2018

    Great

    Overall rated

    4/5

You might also like

Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh
Top seller
Activities

Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland day trip from Edinburgh

Get your bus tour to Loch Ness and the Highlands of Scotland and spend a day immersed in the beauty and mystery of Scotland.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh
Activities

City Sightseeing hop-on hop-off bus tour of Edinburgh

Book your 24-hour Edinburgh bus pass with unlimited hop-on hop-off access and 360º panoramic views of the city on a flexible ticket.

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +4  pt, ru, ja, zh

Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh priority seating with meal
Excursions & day trips

Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh priority seating with meal

Get your Hard Rock Cafe Edinburgh priority seating with menu and admire all the rock memorabilia and eat some great food!

free cancellation
Available in:

en, it, fr, es, de, +3  pt, nl, da

Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh
Activities

Hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this hidden and haunted evening adult walking tour of Edinburgh now to discover the gruesome underground vaults and the creepy old town.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh
Must see
Activities

Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh

Buy your tickets for this day tour from Edinburgh and discover Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands with your guide.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour
Activities

Edinburgh Ghost Bus Tour

Discover Edinburgh in a horror sightseeing show and learn about the most haunted city in Europe.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh
Activities

Ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh

Book this ghostly underground walking tour of Edinburgh now to explore haunted caverns and discover the city's darker side in the safety of daylight.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh
Activities

Loch Ness, Glen Coe and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh

Book this day tour now to discover mysterious Loch Ness, wild Glen Coe and marvel at the vast and magical Highlands, combining nature and history.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands small-group day tour from Edinburgh
Activities

Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands small-group day tour from Edinburgh

Book your Scottish Highlands tour now! Experience 'Scotland in a day' on this expansive tour of Loch Ness, and the castles and glens of Scotland.

free cancellation
Available in:

en 

Oxford and Cotswolds Villages small group day tour from London
Activities

Oxford and Cotswolds Villages small group day tour from London

Book your place on the Oxford and traditional Cotswolds Villages small group day tour from London and enjoy the best that England has to offer.

free cancellation
Available in:

en