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Royal Mile Small Group Walking Tour - Optional Edinburgh Castle

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28 Nov
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30 Nov
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Scheduled Tour - NO castle

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Walking tour only - 1.5 hrs

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Walking tour including castle

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Highlights

Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people.


Pack in history, mystery and local flavor on this 2-hour walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Follow an informative guide into Old Town’s labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and find secret places you’d never discover on your own. As you pass St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House, hear about Edinburgh’s colorful and turbulent past. Follow this great introduction to the Royal Mile with a tour of Edinburgh Castle(if castle option is selected) and learn how this iconic fortress shaped the country’s history.

Itinerary

  • Edinburgh Castle

    45 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    If the "castle included" option is selected you will enjoy a 45 minute introductory tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide and then have as much free time as you like to explore the Castle afterwards

  • St Giles' Cathedral

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    View the exterior and hear the history.

  • Parliament House

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    View the exterior

  • Edinburgh Old Town

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide

  • St. Margaret's Chapel

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Included
    Included with castle entry ticket.

  • Royal Mile

    30 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.

  • John Knox House Museum

    5 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    View the exterior and discover the history with your guide

  • Castlehill

    10 minsAdmission Ticket Free
    Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.

What's included

INCLUDED

Small group experience
Fast track, skip the line entry into Edinburgh Castle (if this option is selected)
Award-winning local storytellers
TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience

Customer reviews

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The Royal Mile Small Group Walking Tour is highly praised for its knowledgeable and enthusiastic guides, particularly Nicola, Marina, and Linda. Customers appreciate the informative and entertaining storytelling, the use of headsets for clear audio, and the well-paced tour. Many recommend including the Edinburgh Castle option for a comprehensive experience.

Additional information

Must Know
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Good To Know
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity
Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.

Location

Address
Castlehill, Edinburgh, United Kingdom EH1 2NG

Provider

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