Edinburgh Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle Small Group Walking Tour
by Mercat 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.£105.82Overview
This walking tour focuses on Edinburgh’s Old Town and its historic Royal Mile, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line entry. The tour lasts about two hours and fifteen minutes and is guided by a master Storyteller from Mercat Tours who uses audio devices with curated sounds of Edinburgh. The tour starts with an outside view of St Giles' Cathedral and Parliament House, followed by a walk through Edinburgh Old Town. The guide explains the history of the area as the group explores the streets and closes on foot. Next, the group continues along the Royal Mile, where the guide shares stories about the site. The outside of John Knox House Museum is also viewed with historical commentary. The visit to Edinburgh Castle includes entry via the drawbridge, bypassing regular ticket lines. The castle tour includes St. Margaret's Chapel and time at Castlehill to take in views over the city. The guide leads a 45-minute introductory tour inside the castle for those who select the castle entry option, after which guests have free time to explore further on their own. The small group format allows for a more personal experience throughout the walk. Participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes as the tour operates year-round. Visitors must note that bags larger than 25 liters are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle. Children under five years old and babies are not allowed on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
St Giles' Cathedral
View the exterior of St Giles' Cathedral while the guide explains its history.
5 min
Parliament House
See the outside of Parliament House with brief historical information.
5 min
Edinburgh Old Town
Walk through Edinburgh Old Town for about 30 minutes while the guide shares historical details.
30 min
Royal Mile
Explore the Royal Mile on foot with the guide narrating stories and local history.
30 min
John Knox House Museum
View the exterior of John Knox House Museum and learn about its history from the guide.
5 min
St. Margaret's Chapel
Included with the castle ticket, visit St. Margaret's Chapel inside Edinburgh Castle.
5 min
Castlehill
Spend about 10 minutes at Castlehill enjoying views over the city of Edinburgh.
10 min
Edinburgh Castle
For those who select the castle option, take a 45-minute introductory tour inside Edinburgh Castle followed by free time to explore the site independently.
45 min
Meeting point
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
End point
Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle Small Group Walking Tour
by Mercat 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.£105.82Overview
This walking tour focuses on Edinburgh’s Old Town and its historic Royal Mile, including a visit to Edinburgh Castle with skip-the-line entry. The tour lasts about two hours and fifteen minutes and is guided by a master Storyteller from Mercat Tours who uses audio devices with curated sounds of Edinburgh. The tour starts with an outside view of St Giles' Cathedral and Parliament House, followed by a walk through Edinburgh Old Town. The guide explains the history of the area as the group explores the streets and closes on foot. Next, the group continues along the Royal Mile, where the guide shares stories about the site. The outside of John Knox House Museum is also viewed with historical commentary. The visit to Edinburgh Castle includes entry via the drawbridge, bypassing regular ticket lines. The castle tour includes St. Margaret's Chapel and time at Castlehill to take in views over the city. The guide leads a 45-minute introductory tour inside the castle for those who select the castle entry option, after which guests have free time to explore further on their own. The small group format allows for a more personal experience throughout the walk. Participants should wear weather-appropriate clothing and comfortable shoes as the tour operates year-round. Visitors must note that bags larger than 25 liters are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle. Children under five years old and babies are not allowed on this tour.
Highlights
What's included
Itinerary
St Giles' Cathedral
View the exterior of St Giles' Cathedral while the guide explains its history.
5 min
Parliament House
See the outside of Parliament House with brief historical information.
5 min
Edinburgh Old Town
Walk through Edinburgh Old Town for about 30 minutes while the guide shares historical details.
30 min
Royal Mile
Explore the Royal Mile on foot with the guide narrating stories and local history.
30 min
John Knox House Museum
View the exterior of John Knox House Museum and learn about its history from the guide.
5 min
St. Margaret's Chapel
Included with the castle ticket, visit St. Margaret's Chapel inside Edinburgh Castle.
5 min
Castlehill
Spend about 10 minutes at Castlehill enjoying views over the city of Edinburgh.
10 min
Edinburgh Castle
For those who select the castle option, take a 45-minute introductory tour inside Edinburgh Castle followed by free time to explore the site independently.
45 min
Meeting point
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.
End point
Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh, EH1 2NG. This tour ends inside Edinburgh Castle
Languages
Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.