Small Group Royal Mile Walking Tour with Optional Entry to Edinburgh Castle

This Edinburgh historical tour begins at a designated meeting point in Edinburgh’s Old Town, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Following a route filled with medieval cobbled streets and alleys, learn about dramatic historical events and tick off Royal Mile monuments such as St. Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross, and Canongate Kirk.

Continue to Castle Hill to enjoy panoramic vistas of Edinburgh before gliding past long lines outside of Edinburgh Castle with your skip-the-line admission ticket (if option selected). Inside, embark on a guided tour that covers the Royal Palace, Stone of Destiny, and the Honours of Scotland.

Bid farewell to your guide at the castle.

• Get oriented in Edinburgh on a historical walking tour ideal for first-time visitors 
• Save hours waiting in line with a skip-the-line ticket for Edinburgh Castle (optional)
• Witness a guide inject life and humor into the history of Edinburgh 
• Access cobbled streets and narrow alleys inaccessible by car

There’s no better way to orient yourself in Edinburgh than on a historical walking tour—especially one that includes skip-the-line entry to Edinburgh Castle. Get acquainted with the city’s fascinating history on a walking tour of the UNESCO-listed Old Town, whose cobbled streets and narrow alleys lend themselves well to wandering. Then, save hours of waiting with a skip-the-line ticket to Edinburgh Castle (if option selected). Ideal for first-time visitors, this guided tour provides a great introduction to top Edinburgh attractions.

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
Wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
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.
Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 travelers