Edinburgh: Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle Small-Group Tour｜United Kingdom

Discover the rich history and captivating charm of Edinburgh's Old Town on our walking tour through the city's most significant places and monuments.

Our tour begins on the historic Royal Mile, the backbone of Edinburgh's Old Town, where your guide leads you along the cobbled streets and down the hidden closes to uncover some of Edinburgh's most fascinating tales.

You will cover all of the Old Town's major sights including: The Royal Mile, St Giles' Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard, The Writers' Museum, The Grassmarket, and Victoria Street.

Your guide will then lead you into Edinburgh's number-one must-see attraction: Edinburgh Castle. Your guide will share with you the highlights of the 3,000-year-old fortress, through stories of daring midnight raids, deadly banquets, the birth of a king, and the death of a queen.

Your tour will then conclude in the royal heart of Edinburgh Castle where you can go on to spend extra time exploring the individual museums and galleries which are not accessible during the tour.

Our guides are all experienced and gifted storytellers and they will weave the themes of royalty, religion, politics, history, culture, art, and 21st-century Edinburgh into a compelling narrative, stretching from the city's beginnings as a Bronze Age settlement to the bustling festival city that it is today.

Book today and let the history and charm of Edinburgh's Old Town unfold before your eyes.