Edinburgh: The Ultimate Royal Mile Walking Tour
Explore the history of Edinburgh on a walking tour of the Royal Mile. Learn about the city's past, present, and future as you walk in the footsteps of famous people.
Description
Walk with a guide through the past, present, and future of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile. Start at the top and walk in the footsteps of famously historic people that lived and died there (and some which time forgot). Learn about the beginnings of Edinburgh as a city as well as how it developed to the present day through locations, anecdotes, and stories.Meet your guide at the castle and start your tour. See the Writers Museum, Advocates Close, the oldest building in Edinburgh, the Museum on the Mound, the Heart of Midlothian, Mercat Cross, and St Giles Cathedral.
Continue to Mary Kings Close, North Bridge, South Bridge, St Cecilias Hall, Paisley Close, John Knox House, Edinburgh Gin, the Chocolatarium, Canongate Tolboot, the Museum of Childhood, Canongate Kirk, the Poetry Library, White Horse Close, the Scottish Parliament, and Arthur's Seat.
End your tour at the Holyrood Palace.
Important information
- Best experienced in the morning when there are fewer people around
- Wear comfortable shoes for walking
- Be aware that there are no public toilets on the route
- Some topics may be unsuitable for young children
- This activity only visits monuments and landmarks from the outside
What’s included
- Guided tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile
- Leaflets and Flyers to attractions we see
- Printed outline of the tour in your language (if you let me know the language in advance)
- No entrance to attractions, only showing you where they are.
- No transport to or from the meeting point and end point.
Cancellation policy
Cancel up to 24 hours in advance for a full refund.
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