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Mercat Tours History Walk of the Royal Mile inc Edinburgh Castle
Mercat Tours Edinburgh 'Good To Go', 5 star, safe & relaxed
Mercat Tours History Walk of the Royal Mile inc Edinburgh Castle
Mercat Tours History Walk of the Royal Mile inc Edinburgh Castle
Mercat Tours History Walk of the Royal Mile inc Edinburgh Castle

Small Group Royal Mile Walking Tour - Optional Edinburgh Castle

By Mercat Tours
4.7 out of 5
Free cancellation available
Price is €30 per adult
Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h 15m
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
Overview

Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people.

Pack in history, mystery and local flavour 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 colourful 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.

Activity location

  • Edinburgh Castle
    • Castlehill
    • EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Mercat Cross
    • High Street
    • EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Check availability


Scheduled Tour - NO castle
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes2h 15m2h 15m
  • English

Maximum group size of 18
Walking tour only - 1.5 hrs

Language options: English
Starting time: 13:00
Price details
€30.25 x 1 Adult€30.25

Total
Price is €30.25
Until Thu, 28 Mar

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedSmall group experience
  • What's includedWhat's includedFast track, skip the line entry into Edinburgh Castle (if this option is selected)
  • What's includedWhat's includedAward-winning local storytellers
  • What's includedWhat's includedTourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers 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.
  • 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

Edinburgh Castle
  • 45m
  • Admission ticket included
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
St Giles' Cathedral
  • 5m
View the exterior and hear the history.
Parliament House
  • 5m
View the exterior
Edinburgh Old Town
  • 30m
Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide
St. Margaret's Chapel
  • 5m
  • Admission ticket included
Included with castle entry ticket.
Royal Mile
  • 30m
Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.
John Knox House Museum
  • 5m
View the exterior and discover the history with your guide
Castlehill
  • 10m
Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESEdinburgh Castle
    • Castlehill
    • EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEMercat Cross
    • High Street
    • EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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