Secrets of the Royal Mile: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour
Overview
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2 hours 30 minutes
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This tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone arriving in Edinburgh for the first time. On your tour, you will visit Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare running through Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle to the beautiful Palace of Holyrood House.
Be completely immersed in the rich Scottish history that is ever-present amongst the medieval labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements. Home to the fascinating St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House, The Royal Mile is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of secrets not to be missed.
Whilst exploring Old Town, one cannot help but notice Edinburgh Castle looming over the city. Your expert local guide will tell you about the fascinating history of this enigmatic fortress.
Your tour finishes at Calton Hill, where we recommend you climb to explore the views at your own leisure.
Additional Info
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
What To Expect
Old Town
Enjoy the walking tour of old town Edinburgh with your private licensed guide.
The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle
Enjoy a breathtaking view Vennel Viewpoint, a great place to take a picture of Edinburgh Castle.
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Secrets of the Royal Mile: Private 2.5-hour Walking Tour
What‘s Included
Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places
A friendly, professional tour guide for your own private group
Food and drink, although your guide will be happy to recommend local favourites along the way
Gratuities (optional)
Transportation on the day (if required)
Hotel pickup/drop-off
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Reviews
3 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent rainy day tour
560tiffinyg,Oct 21, 2024
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00Our tour guide was Saif (unsure of the spelling!), and he was excellent! We ended up with a rainy morning for our tour and he called to ask if we might prefer to do the tour in a cab and make strategic stops. Sounded great! He picked us up outside our hotel and talked us thru histories and areas of cultural import thru the whole of the Royal Mile. We made a bunch of stop-offs for photos - my spouse was so excited to see Adam Smith's tomb - and to see really cool points, but we didn't have to walk the whole thing in the pouring rain. He knew the roads, stops, and histories so well that we felt like we got a crash course in Edinburgh knowledge! Highly recommend!
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