Explore the Royal Mile and its secret alleys on a journey where history comes to life. From the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, enter the old closets, narrow passages full of history, until you reach the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visit iconic landmarks such as Bakehouse Close, Dunbar’s Close or James Court, as we discover the lives of key figures such as Allan Ramsay, David Hume or Patrick Geddes.
You will also explore gardens hidden among the stone, small oases in the heart of historic center. An ideal experience for those looking to discover the most authentic and surprising side of Edinburgh.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Two and a half hour guided tour of the alleys of the Royal Mile of Edinburgh
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Upper Bow
Our guide will be waiting for you at 1 Upper Bow, opposite The Hub (the church with the red windows). He will carry a lilac umbrella, he has no loss!
Participants are kindly requested to arrive at the meeting point a few minutes before the start of the tour
Return
Scottish Parliament Building
The tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament, just in front of Holyroodhouse Palace and Holyrood Abbey.
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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Explore the Royal Mile and its secret alleys on a journey where history comes to life. From the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, enter the old closets, narrow passages full of history, until you reach the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
Visit iconic landmarks such as Bakehouse Close, Dunbar’s Close or James Court, as we discover the lives of key figures such as Allan Ramsay, David Hume or Patrick Geddes.
You will also explore gardens hidden among the stone, small oases in the heart of historic center. An ideal experience for those looking to discover the most authentic and surprising side of Edinburgh.
Highlights
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours and 30 minutes
Offered in English & Spanish
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Two and a half hour guided tour of the alleys of the Royal Mile of Edinburgh
Meeting Points
Departure
1 Upper Bow
Our guide will be waiting for you at 1 Upper Bow, opposite The Hub (the church with the red windows). He will carry a lilac umbrella, he has no loss!
Participants are kindly requested to arrive at the meeting point a few minutes before the start of the tour
Return
Scottish Parliament Building
The tour ends in front of the Scottish Parliament, just in front of Holyroodhouse Palace and Holyrood Abbey.
Itinerary
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Royal Mile
During the tour, travellers will tour Edinburgh’s iconic Royal Mile from the Castle Esplanade to the Scottish Parliament. Along the way, you will explore some of the city’s most fascinating and hidden alleys, known as closets, which hold centuries of history.
1 minute
2
Castlehill
Explore Castle Hill with us and delve into some of its alleys, such as Castle Wynd, Ramsay Gardens or Boswell's Court.
30 minutes
3
Lawnmarket
We continue down the Royal Mile; this second section of the iconic street is known as Lawnmarket, where we will explore old closets such as Riddle's Close, Brodie's or Lady Stair's Close.
30 minutes
4
High Street
We already enter the third of the streets that make up the Royal Mile: High Street. Here you will discover alleyways such as Byre's Close, Old Fishmarket Close and Covenant's Close, as you walk past historic sites such as St Giles Cathedral or City Hall.
45 minutes
5
Canongate
We finish the tour by going to the last section of the Royal Mile: Canongate. In this area we will enter historic alleys such as Bakehouse Close, South Gray's Close or White Horse Close. Finally, we will conclude the tour in front of the Scottish Parliament and the Abbey and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
