Secrets of Royal Mile & Edinburgh Castle

Highlights / General details

The best way to explore Edinburgh is to follow your feet. Where the buses can’t take you, and the guide books don’t show you is where our real stories can be found – the closes, wynds, courtyards and homes of Old Edinburgh.

We’ll paint a vivid picture of our colorful past and people - see the secrets and tell the tales - the culture, crime and politics of Scotland's capital. An experience shared by Mercat historians.

Your experience of the medieval city is then completed with an optional visit to Edinburgh Castle. The Castle dominates Scotland's capital city from its great rock. Its story has helped shape the nation's story. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been and inspired by it. Visit the Castle and let your Mercat guide reveal it's remarkable history.

Inclusion

Guided walking tour; Guided visit to Edinburgh Castle.

Exclusion

Transportation to and from the departure location; Gratuities.

Hours of operation

Available: Daily; Departs at 1:15pm. Please arrive at least 15 minutes prior to the start of the tour.

Duration

Approximately 2 hours 15 minutes.

Location Tour departs from the Mercat Cross next to St. Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile. Finish point: Edinburgh Castle esplanade, Castlehill.

Additional information As you are participating in a walking tour, primarily outdoors, please dress appropriately for both the weather and terrain – comfortable, sensible walking shoes and warm, waterproof clothing when required.

Location

Tour departs from the Mercat Cross next to St. Giles Cathedral on the Royal Mile. Finish point: Edinburgh Castle esplanade, Castlehill.

Additional information As you are participating in a walking tour, primarily outdoors, please dress appropriately for both the weather and terrain – comfortable, sensible walking shoes and warm, waterproof clothing when required.

Policies For health and safety reasons, anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be admitted on the tour. No refunds will be given in such an event. Complete information, including local telephone numbers at your destination, will be included on your Confirmation Voucher.

All information requested must be supplied or booking is subject to automatic cancellation