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Royal Mile Walking Tour with a Professional Historian
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$48.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
This tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each guide handpicked for their intelligence and warmth. Their passion for Edinburgh shines through in every story they tell, from royal scandal to Enlightenment genius, from Harry Potter to historical rogues.
We keep our group size small — never more than 12 guests — so every participant enjoys a personal experience. No straining to hear in a crowd of 30!
Our guests consistently give us amazing reviews. These are not your average guides. They will Make History Come Alive.
• Guided Walking Tour of the Royal Mile and surrounds
• See the secret closes and wynds and all of the major sites
• Learn of the famous writers, poets, and economists who have made Edinburgh their home
• Visit famous landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars’ Kirkyard
• Take the opportunity to capture some amazing photographic opportunities
We keep our group size small — never more than 12 guests — so every participant enjoys a personal experience. No straining to hear in a crowd of 30!
Our guests consistently give us amazing reviews. These are not your average guides. They will Make History Come Alive.
• Guided Walking Tour of the Royal Mile and surrounds
• See the secret closes and wynds and all of the major sites
• Learn of the famous writers, poets, and economists who have made Edinburgh their home
• Visit famous landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars’ Kirkyard
• Take the opportunity to capture some amazing photographic opportunities
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Daytime tours
Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.
Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Professional guide
- Small group (maximum 12 participants)
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Your guide will be waiting for you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall (there are 3 entrances and he will be outside the middle one).
Return details
The ending point is at the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.
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Usher HallView this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher.
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Edinburgh CastleBehold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!
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GrassmarketEnter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).
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Milne’s CourtCome and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Jolly JudgeSee classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.
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Writers' MuseumThis museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.
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Riddle's CourtSee the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables.
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Deacon Brodie's TavernLearn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.
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St Giles' CathedralView this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.
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Edinburgh City ChambersSee the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.
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Edinburgh Waverley StationCross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.
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Scott MonumentSee this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Royal Mile Walking Tour with a Professional Historian
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$48.29
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!