Private Old Town & the Royal Mile 2.5-hour Walking Tour

Explore the cobbled alleyways of the Royal Mile, uncovering the culture and history of Edinburgh's Old Town in the heart of Scotland's historic capital. Take a walk down the mile-long street in the Old Town of Edinburgh, which connects Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace. The name was given to the location in the 15th century when King James IV began a royal palace at the bottom of Castlehill and undertook large-scale rebuilding along the route.

Tour Details:

Total Duration: 2 hours 30 minutes

Max People-6

Private Tour: You and our own professional guide. 100% exclusive.

Transport Mode: Walking tour, no transportation is included.

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What's Included: A friendly, professional English Speaking tour guide for your own private group, Plenty of time to take photos of your favourite places.

What's Excludes: Hotel pick up and drop off, Food and drink, Gratuities. 

Meeting Point: Your guide will meet you in front of Cold Town House, 4 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, EH1 2JU, United Kingdom. 

• Explore the heart of Edinburgh with a visit to the Royal Mile
• The vibrant historic street in the Old Town.
• Marvel at the stunning architecture of St Giles' Cathedral.
• Visit & know about the royal residence, the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
• For breathtaking views, head to the Vennel Viewpoint.
• Discover the John Knox House, home to the famous reformer.
• Admire the grandeur of City Chambers.
• Stroll along the colorful Victoria Street.
• Don't miss the Mercat Cross, a historic symbol of Edinburgh’s civic life.
• Visit the modern Scottish Parliament building, a hub of political activity.
• End your tour outside the entrance of Calton Hill, which you can climb up to explore at your own leisure.

Our two and half hour tour for up to 6 people takes you from one side of the Old Town to the other and beyond. We will begin by showing you why the town struggled to grow even in the early medieval period.

Thanks to major changes and the efforts of a few determined individuals, Edinburgh was able to make the leap from being a compact medieval market town to a city that became the blueprint for style and modernity. We will demonstrate this by showing you the evolution of architecture from the medieval period right through into the 19th century with the birth of Edinburgh’s New Town.

Along the way, we will tell you about some of the characters and personalities who were the inspiration for many of the famous writers who learnt their craft while studying at Edinburgh University.

This tour is the perfect introductory tour for anyone arriving in Edinburgh for the first time. On your tour, you will visit Edinburgh’s main thoroughfare running through Old Town, from Edinburgh Castle to the beautiful Palace of Holyrood House.
Be completely immersed in the rich Scottish history that is ever-present amongst the medieval labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements. Home to the fascinating St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House, The Royal Mile is a UNESCO World Heritage Site full of secrets not to be missed.

Then there are the men and women who were integral to Edinburgh being recognised as a place of learning in a time that was to become known as the Scottish Enlightenment. Without their endeavours, their research, and their inventions we would not have seen the advances in medicine, science and engineering that took place in the 18th and 19th centuries. This tour is a walking tour for up to 6 people that will last 2 hours 30 minutes.