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

Tour at 1:00 pm

Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included

Reviews

4.92

236 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

224

Wonderful experience!
Carol D,
Jun 23, 2025
- Viator
5.00
This was an excellent tour…. Authentic and personable. Phil is a top notch tour guide that provided a wealth of information. A tour over and above the rest.
Great walking your
Mery R,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Ben was a terrific guide! He was fluent, knowledgeable, and overall a great communicator. Recommend this tour and guide!
Incredible
Clayton A,
Jun 19, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Amazing from beginning to end. Mark knows all the history. My mom is 67 and has a bad knee. Obviously a little uphill but Mom and other people older (80s) made it. It was nice and slow and packed with history. Mark spoke plenty loudly for everyone to hear and was just all around a fantastic human. Passionate, enthusiastic, kind, helpful. The tour was 10/10. He was honest about what were tourist traps and what was not. He made a fantastic dinner recommendation for Canon’s Gait which had incredible food, and comedy downstairs! Also had a group of elderly musicians (10 or so on Wednesday nights) playing in harmony together. Me, my partner, and my mother all LOVED IT. I can’t recommend this enough. You will NOT regret it. Book now!
Great tour of the Royal Mile and the castle
Daphne D,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
Adam was our guide and he was fantastic. He was very knowledgeable and really great at telling the history of the area. A natural storyteller. I would highly recommend this tour with Adam.
An excellent history tour...
John B,
Jun 18, 2025
- Viator
5.00
An excellent history tour of the top end of the royal mile with a very knowledgeable guide. Funny and informative, really drilled down to the core reasons of how the area was transformed by history. I recommend tour to everyone.