Edinburgh: the Old Town and the Royal Mile
Edinburgh · United Kingdom
from 26 £ per person
You will walk through the old centre of Edinburgh. You will see a castle on top of an old volcano. You will walk down one mile of old streets, called the Royal Mile. You will see a church with a crown on its roof. You will walk down a narrow old lane, called a close. You will see a street of colourful shops, shaped like a curve. You will hear the story of a loyal dog. Edinburgh has steep slopes and stairs. We walk slowly. We stop whenever you want.
What you'll see
- Edinburgh Castle, high on an ancient volcano
- The Royal Mile, a mile of historic streets
- St Giles' Cathedral and its crown-shaped steeple
- A close, a narrow old lane
- Victoria Street, the curved street of colourful shops
- The statue and story of the loyal dog Greyfriars Bobby
What's included
- A local guide who knows the Old Town
- A gentle pace with rest stops
- Recommendations for after the tour
Who it's for
For first-time visitors who want to get to know Edinburgh's old town at a relaxed pace. The route has slopes and stairs; it suits anyone who walks without hurry.
Details
- Categories
- History, Legends
- Duration
- 2 h 30 min
- Languages
- English
- Usual times
- 10:00, 13:00, 16:00
- Meeting point
- Castle Esplanade, frente al Castillo de Edimburgo
- Pace
- Relaxed
- Terrain
- With slopes (hills or stairs)
- Distance on foot
- Medium (2–5 km)
Accessibility
Accessibility pending verification
- Toilets available
- Rest stops
- Public transport near the meeting point
Price by group size
- Small group (5–8): 39 £
- Standard (9–15): 26 £
- Intimate (2–4): 53 £