Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 15 minutes

Mobile ticket

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh with our guided walking tour that combines a walk on the historic Royal Mile and a guided visit inside Edinburgh Castle (entry included).

The tour will begin on the Royal Mile, where your guide will lead you through cobbled streets, sharing fascinating stories of Scotland’s past and pointing out iconic landmarks like St. Giles' Cathedral, the colourful Victoria Street, and the Grassmarket with its vibrant atmosphere.

Uncover Edinburgh castle's rich history and visit the Crown Jewels of Scotland, the Great Hall, and St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in the city. Learn about the dramatic life of Mary, Queen of Scots, and experience the One O’Clock Gun firing. After the tour, you will have the opportunity to keep exploring the roofed buildings of the castle at your own pace.

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Public transportation options are available nearby

Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries

Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted in Edinburgh castle.

There will be 3 set of steps and 2 steep paths along the route.

The tour will take place on the outdoor areas of the castle. After the guided visit you will have the time to visit the roofed buildings and the museums

The company is not responsible for participants arriving late and missing the beginning of the tour. If the group is no longer at the meeting point when you arrive, please note that the first stop will be the Mercat Cross and the Old Parliament Square.

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

What‘s Included

Local Tour Guide

Entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle and guided tour

Guided tour of the Old Town and Royal Mile highlights

Gratuities

What To Expect

Royal Mile

Our tour will start on the Royal Mile. Your tour guide will offer an introduction to the city and the history of the Old Town.

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Mercat Cross

As we walk on the Royal Mile we will see some of the city 'closes' and understand what these narrow lanes were used for. We'll also stop at the Mercat Cross, a site once used for public announcements and punishments. Can you spot the unicorn at the top?

10 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Edinburgh Castle & RM- 09:00am

Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile

Reviews

4.91

816 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

768

Great History Information
Christa M,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark was tremendously knowledgeable, the tour was perfect. His history knowledge was what we were looking for & we found new interesting places to go to. It couldn’t have been more on point with what we wanted to see. Then we got to do our own thing and he recommended several places to go eat and drink on Harry Potter Row/Victoria Street. Bertie’s is where we ended up and it did not disappoint.
Great walking tour with a...
Jisoo K,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great walking tour with a bit of history lessons mixed in. Mark was our guide and he was great. Wish it was a bit longer and cover more areas of Old Town but would recommend.
Brilliant tour
Ray B,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Brilliant tour. Mark, the tour guide was informative and friendly. Had comprehensive knowledge of tge tour. Castle was superb
Mark was a fantastic...
Louise A,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Mark was a fantastic knowledgeable and humerous guide that made us all feel comfortable. Excellent tour!
Very happy to do it.
madhavsharma2106,
Nov 30, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Mark was awesome. Highly recommended. It was fun to listen to him speak so passionately about all the subjects. Time flew by.
Edinburgh tout
anthonydX1581XC,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Good tour. Maybe a lttle too much history telling. Othrrwise good. Good clear tour guide. Would revommend. Llllllllllllllll
Awesome tour!
megmbell,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Zenon was an amazing tour guide. Lots of great storytelling and history. Highly recommend. You get to see all the highlights and get some great history. Zenon gave us other great recommendations for other things to see that were not on the tour as well as restaurant recommendations. Do this early in your trip so you can visit some of the other recommendations!
Scottish treat
Claire M,
Nov 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
4.00
Weather this time year.wrap up well and good walking shoes for cobbled streets and Woolly hat essential.
Edinburgh thru the Ages
Y9489TYjennifert,
Nov 27, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
4.00
Zenon is an outstanding guide with an encyclopaedia knowledge of Scotland’s history. Every piece of history was delivered with detail that it felt like stepping back in time.
Great tour with Paul
Joharah I,
Nov 26, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
We had an amazing, fun and educational tour full with interesting facts and great stories. Paul was a fantastic tour guide engaging, knowledgeable, and genuinely enjoyable to be around. Definitely worth a try and hopefully you’ll enjoy it same as we did.