Edinburgh Old Town Guided Walking Tour - Royal Mile, St Giles Cathedral, John Knox House, Castlehill & More!
- Walking Tour of the Royal Mile
- English guide
Key Highlights
- Step back into Edinburgh’s historic past with a walking tour of Old Town and Royal Mile
- Explore Royal Mile, the main artery of Old Town, with a guide
- See St Giles Cathedral, High Street, Parliament Square, John Knox House, Lawnmarket and Castlehill
- Discover Old Town as you walk through its narrow wyndes and closes with an expert guide
- Explore places in Edinburgh that are not covered by tour buses and guidebooks
Overview
This tour is a fascinating introduction to the secrets and tales of the Old Town of Edinburgh. Your tour will follow the Royal Mile; the the main artery of the Old Town area which runs from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace.
This tour will lead you where tour buses or guide books won’t take you; the closes, wynds, courtyards and homes of Old Edinburgh.
Activity Schedule
Itinerary
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You will meet your guide at Mercat Cross, an octagonal monument on the Royal Mile, opposite City Chambers. Your tour will take you through the narrow alleyways of the Royal Mile, often no more than a few feet wide, leading downhill on either side of the main spine forming a herringbone pattern. There are numerous notable buildings in the area such as St. Giles' Cathedral . Visit Parliament Hall which is the oldest part of the Scottish Parliament and was once the supreme court. It was built in 1632 and while it may no longer be a functioning court the hall has hardly changed and will transport you back hundreds of years. The tour also includes a visit to the Discovery Room and an intriguing presentation. Written translations available on request (Fr, Ger, It, Sp, Rus). The tour ends at World’s End, St Mary’s Street.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Inclusions
- Walking Tour of the Royal Mile
- English guide
Exclusions
- Meals and transport
Please note
Please call the activity operator at least 24 hours prior to the start of the tour to reconfirm the departure details.
TourTalk: Devices will be used on our tours to allow personal distancing and ensure that the guide is still heard clearly whilst wearing PPE. Visitors are advised to bring their own headphones where possible (standard 3.5mm jack). Headphones will be provided for those who need them.
We have reduced the capacity on each tour to allow for appropriate social distancing.
Additional info
Customer Reviews
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Excellent and informative Tour
Heather J Mastromattei, Canada 09/12/2016 -
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour
Mr G Crammond, United Kingdom 10/27/2015
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