Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh
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Secrets of the Royal Mile walking tour of Edinburgh

4.1/5

11 reviews
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£19.78
Free cancellation
Language: English
Availability: Thursday to Sunday
Mobile voucher accepted
Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes
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
  • Take the experience home with our exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Tour Playlist!
What to expect

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

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.

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.

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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
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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

4.1/5

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    Henk

    Travelled as a couple


    4 October 2022
    4.6

    Netherlands

    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) leuke tour waarbij je weetjes krijgt te horen over de Mijl. Op het eind lekker rondstruinen in het kasteel. Wij hebben een top middag gehad!

  • M

    Maria

    Travelled with family


    20 July 2022
    3.4

    Netherlands

    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 mee. Ik had ook uitdraai mee, maar deze was natuurlijk in het Nederlands en lastig voor hun. Gelukkig stond hun naam erop en ook datum en tijd.. waardoor zij er wel mee akkoord gingen. Waarom de boeking zo slecht is gegaan weet ik niet. Eerst keer geld terug, tweede keer bevestiging .. leek gelukt .. maar dus niet. Tour goed.. allen Royal Mile.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    24 May 2018
    5

    United States

    Informative and very well presented

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    19 November 2018
    4

    France

    Comme prévu....

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    30 August 2018
    4

    Italy

    Guida competente ed empatica. Esperienza che consiglio.

  • T

    TUI Musement Traveler

    21 March 2018
    4

    France

    J'ai adoré, super expérience

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