Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

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Overview

Available languages

English

3 hours

Mobile ticket

This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each guide handpicked for their intelligence and warmth. Their passion for Edinburgh shines through in every story they tell, from royal scandal to Enlightenment genius, from Harry Potter to historical rogues.

We keep our group size small — never more than 12 guests — so every participant enjoys a personal experience. No straining to hear in a crowd of 30!

Our guests consistently give us amazing reviews. These are not your average guides. They will Make History Come Alive.

• Guided Walking Tour of the Royal Mile and surrounds

• See the secret closes and wynds and all of the major sites

• Learn of the famous writers, poets, and economists who have made Edinburgh their home

• Visit famous landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars’ Kirkyard

• Take the opportunity to capture some amazing photographic opportunities

Additional Info

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Children under 12 are free

Children 12-16 pay 75%

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Small group (maximum 12 participants)

Professional guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

1

Usher Hall

View this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher.

10 minutes • Admission Not Included
2

Edinburgh Castle

Behold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!

35 minutes • Admission Not Included

Options

Evening Tours

Duration: 2 hours
Evening Departure summer only: A guided walk of up to 2 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with Stuart or Richard Usher. Start time 6pm

Daytime tours

Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.

Reviews

4.87

1,569 reviews

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  • Terrific walk through Edinburgh

    Wendy F,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    An entertaining and informative tour with Douglas! A fun and fascinating walk through Edinburgh. There was no question that Douglas didn't know the answer to. We learned all about Edinburgh through stories and fun facts. Definitely recommend this tour.

  • Excellent tour

    Terry O,

    Sep 6, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    There is a lot of walking some stairs, but the guide is very good about working around things if somebody has a problem

  • David did a wonderful...

    Lonnie B,

    Sep 5, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    David did a wonderful job. He was informative and very entertaining. I would definitely recommend this tour and David.

  • David has a deep...

    kevin B,

    Sep 4, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    David has a deep knowledge and love of Scottish history. Tour was great and a terrific introduction to the city

  • Taking a walk through history

    Tammy S,

    Sep 2, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Our guide was an excellent tour guide; knowledgeable, entertaining, and succinct. He had many stories to tell that made the history learning so much easier and more fun..

From £35.00

4.87
1,569 reviews