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Home/Destinations/Edinburgh/Royal Mile & Old Town

Royal Mile & Old Town Tours

Walk the historic Royal Mile, the spine of Edinburgh’s Old Town, linking the Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, threaded with hidden closes, St. Giles’ Cathedral and centuries of stories. Guided walking tours reveal the medieval heart of this UNESCO World Heritage city.

198 tours · prices per person, book with partner

Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town
Edinburgh
Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town
4.7(9,487)·1 hour
from$32/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket
4.8(6,842)·1h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour - Entry Tickets Included
4.9(5,873)·1h 30min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Darkside Ghost Tour of Mysteries and Murder and Legends
4.8(3,933)·2 hours
from$32/ person
via Viator
Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Ghost Bus Tour of Edinburgh
4.3(3,060)·1h–1h 15min
from$28/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included
4.9(2,709)·2h 15min
from$71/ person
via Viator
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh
4.9(2,353)·2 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour Tickets Included
4.9(2,246)·1h 30min
from$52/ person
via Viator
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour
4.8(1,891)·2h 15min
from$70/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour
5.0(1,671)·2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
4.9(1,652)·3 hours
from$47/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Ghost Tour: Mysteries, Legends and Murders
4.9(1,220)·1h 45min
from$24/ person
via Viator
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour
Edinburgh
Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour
4.7(726)·9 hours
from$74/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour
4.9(713)·1h 10min–1h 15min
from$24/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt
4.9(665)·1h 30min
from$52/ person
via Viator
90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town
Edinburgh
90min Underground Whisky Tasting in Edinburgh's Old Town
4.9(486)·1h 30min
from$54/ person
via Viator
Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit
Edinburgh
Harry Potter Tour and Edinburgh Castle Visit
4.7(470)·4 hours
from$100/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide
5.0(406)·2 hours
from$62/ person
via Viator
Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks
Edinburgh
Eating Edinburgh: Old Town Small-Group Food Tour with Drinks
4.9(330)·3 hours
from$140/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: Pubs & History Walking Tour with Beer Tasting
4.9(310)·2 hours
from$61/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour
4.9(258)·2 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour in Edinburgh
4.8(160)·2h 30min
from$5/ person
via Viator
Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)
−20%
Edinburgh
Best of Edinburgh: Small Group Walking Tour (Max 10, 3 Hours)
4.9(128)·3 hours
from$52$65/ person
via Viator
The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile
Edinburgh
The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile
4.9(121)·5 hours
from$133/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Guided Tour + Entry Ticket
4.5(75)·1h 30min
from$55/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh - Old Town Stories
Edinburgh
Edinburgh - Old Town Stories
5.0(71)·2 hours
from$24/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour
−19%
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour
4.9(41)·1h 30min
from$19$24/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle & Old Town Small Group Guided Tour
4.8(39)·3 hours
from$91/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh City Walking Tour, Discover Old Town, Royal Mile with a Local Expert!
Edinburgh
Edinburgh City Walking Tour, Discover Old Town, Royal Mile with a Local Expert!
5.0(29)·2 hours
from$65/ person
via Viator
Royal Mile, Edinburgh Walking Tour with Audioguide
Edinburgh
Royal Mile, Edinburgh Walking Tour with Audioguide
4.3(18)·1h 30min
from$11/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Castle Tour and Royal Mile in Spanish
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Castle Tour and Royal Mile in Spanish
4.9(18)·2h 30min
from$66/ person
via Viator
Voice of the Mile Edinburgh Royal Mile GPS Guided Audio Tour
Edinburgh
Voice of the Mile Edinburgh Royal Mile GPS Guided Audio Tour
4.9(14)·1h 30min–2h
from$20/ person
via Viator
Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh Historic Old Town
Edinburgh
Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh Historic Old Town
4.1(10)·3 hours
from$29/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Whisky Tasting and History on the Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Whisky Tasting and History on the Royal Mile
4.9(9)·1h 30min
from$45/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh’s Secrets and Old Town Walk
Edinburgh
Edinburgh’s Secrets and Old Town Walk
5.0(9)·2 hours
from$19/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour
5.0(5)·2–3 hours
from$12/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by the Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by the Royal Mile
3.3(3)·2 hours
from$56/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Old Town: Professional Photoshoot & Edited Photos
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town: Professional Photoshoot & Edited Photos
5.0(2)·15 min
from$79/ person
via Viator
Private Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Private Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour
5.0(2)·2 hours
from$242/ person
via Viator
Private Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Private Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile Walking Tour
5.0(1)·2 hours
from$81/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour With Holyrood Palace Entry
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour With Holyrood Palace Entry
5.0(1)·3 hours
from$87/ person
via Viator
Mary Queen of Scots: Edinburgh Old Town Self-Guided Walking Tour
Edinburgh
Mary Queen of Scots: Edinburgh Old Town Self-Guided Walking Tour
5.0(1)·1h–1h 10min
from$12/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh History and Photography Tour of the Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Edinburgh History and Photography Tour of the Royal Mile
2 hours
from$27/ person
via Viator
Self-Guided Podcast Tour Edinburgh: The Royal Miles Hidden Spine
Edinburgh
Self-Guided Podcast Tour Edinburgh: The Royal Miles Hidden Spine
1h 56min
from$5/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Old Town and Calton Hill Self Guided Audio Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town and Calton Hill Self Guided Audio Tour
4–6 hours
from$7/ person
via Viator
Royal Mile Theatre of Magic Edinburgh
Edinburgh
Royal Mile Theatre of Magic Edinburgh
1h 30min
from$26/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Old Town and Hidden Gems Tour
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Old Town and Hidden Gems Tour
2 hours
from$22/ person
via Viator
Edinburgh Royal Mile Scavenger Hunt Adventure
Edinburgh
Edinburgh Royal Mile Scavenger Hunt Adventure
3 hours
from$34/ person
via Viator

Royal Mile & Old Town in Edinburgh — FAQ

What is the Royal Mile?
The Royal Mile is the historic main street of Edinburgh’s Old Town, running about a mile from Edinburgh Castle down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, lined with shops, pubs, closes and landmarks.
What is the best way to see Edinburgh’s Old Town?
A guided walking tour is the best way to explore the Royal Mile and its hidden closes, bringing the medieval Old Town’s history and legends to life.
What is at the end of the Royal Mile?
The Royal Mile runs from Edinburgh Castle at the top down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the King’s official residence in Scotland, at the bottom.

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