Stroll through the famous Royal Mile hearing the history of the Edinburgh's Old Town. Discover the hidden stories from Auld Reekies past and discover hidden gems.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Walking Tour
Refreshments
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Abbey Strand
Please meet your guide OUTSIDE the Abbey Strand Apartments at the corner of the building/junction on the wide pavement.
Return
537 Royal Mile
The tour ends outside Edinburgh Castle in Castlehill
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Stroll through the famous Royal Mile hearing the history of the Edinburgh's Old Town. Discover the hidden stories from Auld Reekies past and discover hidden gems.
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guided Walking Tour
Refreshments
Gratuities
Meeting Points
Departure
Abbey Strand
Please meet your guide OUTSIDE the Abbey Strand Apartments at the corner of the building/junction on the wide pavement.
Return
537 Royal Mile
The tour ends outside Edinburgh Castle in Castlehill
Itinerary
1
Palace of Holyroodhouse
The Kings official residence in Scotland
2
White Horse Close
One of Edinburgh's hidden gems
3
Canongate Kirk
Once a separate Burgh hear about the Church and Tolbooths history
4
Bakehouse Close
Step back to the 1500's in Backhouse Close once home to a place of ill repute.
5
Tweeddale Court
See parts of the Old City Wall and also an Outlander film location
6
John Knox House Museum
Dating to the late 1400's this once Goldsmiths House has connetions to John Knox and Mary Queen of Scots
7
St Giles' Cathedral
The area in front of the Cathedral is the Site of the infamous Edinburgh tolbooth.
8
Mercat Cross
Place of Proclamations and punishments
9
Edinburgh City Chambers
The City Chambers is build on the site of several Closes (streets) with a long and interesting History.
10
Riddle's Court
hidden gems dating to the 1580's
11
Writers' Museum
Lady Stair's House dates to the 1620's.
12
Gladstone's Land
One of the oldest buildings in Edinburgh's Old Town. Here about it's history.