Why choose this tour ?
Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people. Pack in history, mystery and local flavor on this 2-hour walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Follow an informative guide into Old Town’s labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and find secret places you’d never discover on your own. As you pass St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House, hear about Edinburgh’s colorful and turbulent past. Follow this great introduction to the Royal Mile with a tour of Edinburgh Castle(if castle option is selected) and learn how this iconic fortress shaped the country’s history.
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What makes Royal Mile Small Group Walking Tour - Optional Edinburgh Castle a unique experience ?
If the "castle included" option is selected you will enjoy a 45 minute introductory tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide and then have as much free time as you like to explore the Castle afterwards
View the exterior and hear the history.
View the exterior
Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide
Included with castle entry ticket.
Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.
View the exterior and discover the history with your guide
Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.
Tour Description & Additional Info:
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
- Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity
- Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.
Options To Choose for Your Trip:
Royal Mile Small Group Walking Tour - Optional Edinburgh Castle Inclusions:
Included with Your Ticket
- Small group experience
- Fast track, skip the line entry into Edinburgh Castle (if this option is selected)
- Award-winning local storytellers
- TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience
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Special Instructions:
- This Tour is Provided by Mercat Tours.
- Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
- For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- This Tour is Rated 4.5 Stars based on 1094 valid reviews on VIATOR.
- Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
- Maximum 6 Travelers is accepted for booking.
To provide a fully immersive experience, we'll provide a personal audio device. Your Storyteller will use a headset with microphone to ensure you hear every word over the hustle and bustle of Edinburgh's lively Old Town. You are welcome to bring your own headphones (3.5mm jack) or use a pair of ours. Please arrive at the Mercat Cross on The Royal Mile (High Street) EH1 1RF, 15 minutes before the start of your tour and check-in with the on-street representative from Mercat Tours.
