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Royal Mile Walking Private Tour

By UK Tours & Activites
Free cancellation available
Price is €471 per adult* *Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Step inside the legendary John Knox House, a rare 15th-century gem on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile. Uncover gripping stories of rebellion and faith where the Scottish Reformation began. A must-see for history lovers and seekers of Scotland’s bold past.

Available in:

  • English and French
  • German, Spanish , Russian and Italian Languages

Highlights:

  • Explore Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a 5-Star Licensed Private Guide
  • Visit John Knox House and discover its historical significance
  • Learn about John Knox, the Scottish Reformation, and medieval Edinburgh
  • Enjoy expert commentary on key landmarks and hidden stories along the Royal Mile
  • Uncover local legends and fascinating facts about Scotland’s rich history

This history-filled tour will take you through the iconic Royal Mile, one of the oldest and most atmospheric streets in Edinburgh. Follow in the footsteps of reformers and royals with a Private Licensed Guide, and enjoy entry to the John Knox House.

Activity location
  • Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
    • 129 High Street
    • EH1 1SG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
    • 129 High Street
    • EH1 1SG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Royal Mile Walking Private Tour
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Price details
€471.30 x 1 Adult€471.30
Total
Price is €471.30
2H:JohnKnoxHouse&RoyalMilEN,FR
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Visit John Knox House on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, one of the city’s oldest buildings. Discover original interiors,
,: rare artefacts, and stories of the Reformation.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language. UKED035

Price details
€578.73 x 1 Adult€578.73
Total
Price is €578.73

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Expert commentary on John Knox, the Scottish Reformation, and medieval Edinburgh
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Stops at key landmarks along the Royal Mile with hidden stories and local legends
  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-Star Licensed Guide fluent in your chosen language
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Entry to John Knox House
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with John Knox House
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Service Tips

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Please check your email the day before the tour for important details from Rosotravel, your tour operator.
  • It is a moderate walking tour, including some uneven surfaces or steps. The guide will adapt the pace to your group. Wear comfortable shoes and dress for the weather – the tour runs rain or shine!
  • Due to attraction's policy, we keep our private groups small (1-10 guests per guide). Larger groups can book additional guides with us.
  • Have a special request or need accessibility support? Let us know in advance—we’re happy to help!
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
  • 10m
Meet your guide in front of Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence; 129 High St, Bishop's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting point and the staff is not informed about the tour.
John Knox House
  • 1h 30m
Visit the legendary John Knox House, a rare surviving gem from 15th-century Edinburgh. Located on the Royal Mile, this historic building is steeped in the turbulent events of the Scottish Reformation. Inside the house, explore authentic period interiors and view rare artefacts that tell the storey of Knox’s radical sermons, political defiance, and role in shaping Scotland’s national identity. Your guide will share gripping tales of religious upheaval, powerful monarchs, and the ordinary citizens caught in the storm of change. Learn how Knox’s bold vision challenged authority and forever altered the course of Scottish history.
Royal Mile
  • 20m
Along the way, enjoy a gentle walk past a few key spots on the Royal Mile, such as St Giles’ Cathedral and the Mercat Cross, to set the historical scene. Your guide will also point out hidden architectural details and remnants of medieval Edinburgh often overlooked by casual visitors.

Location

Activity location
  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
    • 129 High Street
    • EH1 1SG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Meeting/Redemption Point
  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence
    • 129 High Street
    • EH1 1SG, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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