Royal Mile Walking Tour: Explore Edinburgh's Historic Heart with Local Guide
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30 Ratings
Edinburgh
Embark on a captivating walking tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the city's rich history and hidden gems on this immersive experience!
Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 1 day learn more
Highlights
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - We will see the exterior of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and hear of the story of two of the most famous Royal residents here - Mary, Queen of Scots and Prince Charles Edward Stewart.
  • Royal Mile - We’ll take you from the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the drawbridge of Edinburgh Castle. You’ll hear about murders, shootings, royal proclamations and civil wars. You’ll visit pretty little closes and wynds and learn about some of the most famous figures in Scottish history.
What's Included
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • This tour does not include entry to Edinburgh Castle of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Additional Information

Take a journey through ancient areas of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, guided by Robert, a local expert with a five-star rating and accolades to his name! A true native, Robert was born within view of the Old Town and has lived in Edinburgh his entire life, even gaining his higher education on the famed Royal Mile! He also shares his knowledge as a primary school teacher in the area. Dressed in customary Scottish dress, Robert ensures an authentic local experience that can’t be matched!

Location
Dynamic Earth (Stop 1)
Robert, your Edinburgh tour guide, will meet you just inside the forecourt/amphitheatre in front of Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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Kimchloe073
Apr 9, 2024
Excellent tour - We really enjoyed our tour with Robert. He was engaging and the pace of the tour was perfect. We visited a number of areas just off the Royal Mile and he pointed out some excellent photo opportunities. Well worth the investment and we would thoroughly recommend.
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Dollfan19
Apr 6, 2024
Epic - This is a must do must see tour! Robert turns the history of Scotland into an epic story packed with the history and knowledge of the land. He clearly loves his job and enjoys meeting with people. He made memories with me family! I also want to see that his communication via email was superb and he was flexible…just plain awesome!
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Rachelm4833
Jan 7, 2024
Wonderful walk through the city - My family had a wonderful time on this tour. Robert was very attentive to our needs and frequently checked on our comfort level while walking in the random showers. He was a great historian and storyteller. Would definitely recommend for anyone wanting to learn the history of Edinburgh.
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Pioneer57222275485
Dec 3, 2023
Amazing tour! - Robert was a great and knowledgeable tour guide!! We highly recommend home for your tour of Edinburgh!
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Sally_v
Nov 3, 2023
Engaging and Entertaining - We thoroughly enjoyed Robert’s narrative of the early history of Scotland and in particular Edinburgh. Robert is very knowledgeable, funny and engaging throughout our 2-1/2 hour tour. We saw parts of Edinburgh aside from the Miracle Mile and concluded the tour at Grayfriar’s cemetery. There was not a dull moment and we highly recommend Robert and his private tour. Money well-spent!
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Pamela_b
Oct 27, 2023
Spectacular! - The tour was incredibly interesting, and well worth it! Robert, our tour guide, was very personable, funny and easy to get along with. He brought the stories to life, I just wish I could remember everything he said!! Thanks again Robert for an excellent tour, and for convincing us to at least give haggis a try, which we did and it was actually good!! Pam & Alain
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Crystaldh3288tv
Sep 19, 2023
Exceptional Tour Guide - Robert is an amazing tour guide, I wish he could have accompanied us everywhere while we were in Edinburgh. He was very knowledgeable, engaging, and enjoyable. Thank you for the haggis recommendations, we went with the traditional meal and it was pretty good.
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Global53778269421
Sep 8, 2023
My favorite tour - While in Scotland, we took three different tours and Robert's was by far the best. He made the history come alive, adding color and insight into the past. He was so well-informed, friendly, and interested, it was like walking through Edinburgh with a favorite companion.
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Lduhigg
Sep 4, 2023
Excellent Tour! - Robert is a wonderful tour guide. He was very accommodating and customized the tour based on our personal needs (my mother is elderly and walks slowly). He has a lot of knowledge on the history of Edinburgh and is an excellent story teller. I would highly recommend this tour!
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Kristyt661
Aug 8, 2023
Excellent attention to detail and helpful access - I am a wheelchair user and my travel agent booked this tour because she knew I was a history buff. My experience with Robert I think started almost immediately. He started communicating with me via Viator and asking what I needed in terms of access and what interested me so that he could tailor the tour to my needs. We met at the hotel and he had a rough route planned out. He tweaked this slightly according to our needs. The end result was an informative and fun tour which we very much enjoyed. I don’t feel as if I missed out on anything and was very happy with our tour. I was also very happy with his recommendation for a nice affordable place to have some haggis. Thanks so much Kristy and Caitlin
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