Royal Mile Small Group Walking Tour - Optional Edinburgh Castle | 2 hours 15 minutes

1099 Reviews | Edinburgh
From $32.58 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Free Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Scheduled Tour - NO castle
2 Adults x $32.56
$65.12
Approx Total
$65.12
Maximum group size of 18
Walking tour only - 1.5 hrs
Scheduled Tour WITH Castle
2 Adults x $58.26
$116.52
Approx Total
$116.52
Castle entry fee included
Maximum group size of 18
Walking tour including castle
Scheduled Tour - NO castle
2 Adults x $32.58
$65.16
Approx Total
$65.16
Maximum group size of 18
Walking tour only - 1.5 hrs
Scheduled Tour WITH Castle
2 Adults x $58.30
$116.60
Approx Total
$116.60
Castle entry fee included
Maximum group size of 18
Walking tour including castle

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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

Overview

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 Edinburghā€™s Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Follow an informative guide into Old Townā€™s labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and find secret places youā€™d never discover on your own. As you pass St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House, hear about Edinburghā€™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 countryā€™s history.

Itinerary

  • St Giles' Cathedral

    View the exterior and hear the history.

    5 minutes

  • Parliament House

    View the exterior

    5 minutes

  • Edinburgh Old Town

    Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide

    30 minutes

  • St. Margaret's Chapel

    Included with castle entry ticket.

    5 minutes

  • Royal Mile

    Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.

    30 minutes

  • John Knox House Museum

    View the exterior and discover the history with your guide

    5 minutes

  • Castlehill

    Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.

    10 minutes

  • Edinburgh Castle

    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

    45 minutes

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • 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.

Free Cancellation

February 05100% refund
February 06No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experienceā€™s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experienceā€™s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If itā€™s canceled due to poor weather, youā€™ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Reviews

4.8

1099 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
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  • 3 stars
    31
  • 2 stars
    7
  • 1 star
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