Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour with Ticket Included
by Edinburgh Walking Tours
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✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£106Overview
This guided walking tour in Edinburgh lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes and includes a ticket to Edinburgh Castle. The tour starts on the Royal Mile, where the guide introduces the city and the Old Town’s history while walking along the cobbled streets. Key stops include the Mercat Cross, where public announcements and punishments occurred, and the nearby St Giles' Cathedral, Scotland’s main church, followed by West Parliament Square to discuss the Act of Union. Continuing along the Royal Mile, the tour passes the Heart of Midlothian mosaic and enters Makars’ Court near the Writers' Museum to cover Scotland’s notable authors like Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. Next is a walk down Victoria Street, known for its colourful buildings and shops, leading to the Grassmarket plaza, an area with a history tied to public executions and pubs. The group then ascends to the Castle Esplanade, passing the Hub building and viewing the venue for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The guided visit inside Edinburgh Castle includes the Crown Jewels, the Great Hall, and St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in the city, along with stories of Scottish monarchs and the One O’Clock Gun firing. After the tour, participants can explore the castle’s indoor areas at their own pace. The tour covers outdoor castle areas, but indoor sections are available for self-guided visits afterward.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Royal Mile
The tour begins on the Royal Mile with an introduction to Edinburgh and the history of the Old Town.
10 min
Mercat Cross
Walking along the Royal Mile, the guide points out city 'closes' and explains their historical use. The group stops at Mercat Cross, known for public announcements and punishments, noting the unicorn on top.
10 min
St Giles' Cathedral
At St Giles' Cathedral, the group learns about the church’s architecture and Presbyterian history. The tour continues to West Parliament Square to discuss the Act of Union.
25 min
Writers' Museum
Passing the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, the tour enters Makars' Court near the Writers' Museum to discuss famous Scottish writers such as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson.
15 min
Victoria Street
The group walks down Victoria Street, observing its colourful facades and unique shops.
10 min
Grassmarket
At the bottom of Victoria Street is the Grassmarket, a plaza known for its pubs and darker historical events.
10 min
Edinburgh Castle
From Grassmarket, the group ascends to the Castle Esplanade, passing the Hub building and viewing the location of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
15 min
Edinburgh Castle
Inside the castle, the guide covers the building’s history, including the Crown Jewels, the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and stories of Scottish royalty. After the guided section, visitors may explore indoor castle areas independently.
40 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be holding a Navy Blue Umbrella. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to check in.
End point
The tour will end inside Edinburgh Castle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour with Ticket Included
by Edinburgh Walking Tours
Choose from 1 available option
How do you want to book?
✓Confirmation before Wed, 9 Sept - card's only charged if it's a yes. If it's a no, still time to book on Viator.
Book on Viator Confirmed right away, but you pay full price.£106Overview
This guided walking tour in Edinburgh lasts about 2 hours and 15 minutes and includes a ticket to Edinburgh Castle. The tour starts on the Royal Mile, where the guide introduces the city and the Old Town’s history while walking along the cobbled streets. Key stops include the Mercat Cross, where public announcements and punishments occurred, and the nearby St Giles' Cathedral, Scotland’s main church, followed by West Parliament Square to discuss the Act of Union. Continuing along the Royal Mile, the tour passes the Heart of Midlothian mosaic and enters Makars’ Court near the Writers' Museum to cover Scotland’s notable authors like Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott. Next is a walk down Victoria Street, known for its colourful buildings and shops, leading to the Grassmarket plaza, an area with a history tied to public executions and pubs. The group then ascends to the Castle Esplanade, passing the Hub building and viewing the venue for the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The guided visit inside Edinburgh Castle includes the Crown Jewels, the Great Hall, and St. Margaret’s Chapel, the oldest building in the city, along with stories of Scottish monarchs and the One O’Clock Gun firing. After the tour, participants can explore the castle’s indoor areas at their own pace. The tour covers outdoor castle areas, but indoor sections are available for self-guided visits afterward.
Highlights
What's included
What's not included
Itinerary
Royal Mile
The tour begins on the Royal Mile with an introduction to Edinburgh and the history of the Old Town.
10 min
Mercat Cross
Walking along the Royal Mile, the guide points out city 'closes' and explains their historical use. The group stops at Mercat Cross, known for public announcements and punishments, noting the unicorn on top.
10 min
St Giles' Cathedral
At St Giles' Cathedral, the group learns about the church’s architecture and Presbyterian history. The tour continues to West Parliament Square to discuss the Act of Union.
25 min
Writers' Museum
Passing the Heart of Midlothian mosaic, the tour enters Makars' Court near the Writers' Museum to discuss famous Scottish writers such as Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott, and Robert Louis Stevenson.
15 min
Victoria Street
The group walks down Victoria Street, observing its colourful facades and unique shops.
10 min
Grassmarket
At the bottom of Victoria Street is the Grassmarket, a plaza known for its pubs and darker historical events.
10 min
Edinburgh Castle
From Grassmarket, the group ascends to the Castle Esplanade, passing the Hub building and viewing the location of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
15 min
Edinburgh Castle
Inside the castle, the guide covers the building’s history, including the Crown Jewels, the Great Hall, St. Margaret’s Chapel, and stories of Scottish royalty. After the guided section, visitors may explore indoor castle areas independently.
40 min
Meeting point
Your guide will be holding a Navy Blue Umbrella. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to check in.
End point
The tour will end inside Edinburgh Castle.
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.