Activities

Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh

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£19.15

Free cancellation

Language: English

Availability: Thursday to Sunday

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Instant confirmation

Guided tour

Local touch

Smaller group size

Subject expert guide

Tour with Audioguide

E-Voucher

Group tour

Why you’ll love this…

Thsi walking tour will show you another side of the capital
Audio guides and live storyteller will help you to get immersed in the past, lost in the stories
A small group experience with a local storyteller for a more personalized experience

What to expect

This walking tour is the perfect introduction to Scotland’s capital. The first secret you’ll learn? That you can skip the line at Edinburgh Castle.

Step into Edinburgh’s secrets and discover the heart of Scotland’s capital, beyond the reach of tour buses and guidebooks. A beautiful city steeped in awe-inspiring history that has been perfectly preserved in the wynds, closes, courtyards and homes of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Take a journey through time, feel the cobblestones beneath your feet as you explore the lives of Edinburgh residents from generations past – from historical figures like Mary Queen of Scots and Robert Burns, to the everyday folk who for their entire lives never left the city’s walls.

With every step along The Royal Mile, echoes of the past surround you — stories of royalty, rebellion, crime and culture brought vividly to life by our masterful storytellers, and historic landmarks that still stand today.

What's included

Audio-guided tour
Guided walking tour
Use of equipment
Headsets (to hear the guide)
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

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

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

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