Scotland · THE ROYAL MILE
Good royal mile tours fill weeks ahead and the great ones go first. Below: the 7 to book early, what each includes, and where they actually differ.
A 3-hour small-group walk along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, with story-rich stops from Usher Hall to the Scott Monument.
“Our guide Stuart Usher was an astonishing guide with wide knowledge and enthusiasm. His great uncle Andrew Usher is an important guy in Edinburgh’s history and it was a privilege to have Stuart as a guide coming with strong roots to the city.”
Small group Royal Mile walk plus skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle. Explore closes, St Giles, Parliament Square, and crown jewels in 2.5 hours.
“Amazing tour guide and tour, Marina was well informed, so knowledgeable and made the tour fun, I thoroughly enjoyed the tour and would recommend attending sing this if you are visiting Edinburgh.”
A small-group Royal Mile walk to St Giles, Writers’ Museum and Grassmarket, ending with a guided Edinburgh Castle tour and views.
“This was a fun interactive full off facts tour, which gives you a great taste of everything Edinburgh. Plenty of information and questions answered, the tour Guide Paul, was very knowledgeable and really funny kept our attention.”
Private Royal Mile walking tour in Edinburgh for up to 8, 2.5 hours. See Holyrood, Parliament, Canongate Kirkyard, and Castle views.
“A tremendous tour with a true professional and very personable guide who was extremely well versed in the history of Edinburgh. Entertaining us throughout the tour, she kept us mesmerized with people-related anecdotes that gave life to the history while simultaneously educating us. We were completely enthralled with the entire presentation and would recommend it as a must do in Edinburgh.”
Royal Mile whisky masterclass in a historic cellar with four drams, Scotch history, and proper nosing and tasting techniques for $45.52.
“The guide was very good and informative but whisky just not my thing. We are glad we did this but also glad we did the less expensive one.”
A private walk down Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a local doctor, ducking into closes for 4-5 hours of strange, funny old stories.
“Our guide, Moray, was just wonderful. He was so friendly and fun and full of wonderful stories about the many unseen closes in Edinburgh along the Royal Mile. We learned so much history about the City of Edinburgh, and many of its famouRead more”
Solve a 1968 murder on a self-guided walk through Edinburgh Old Town, starting near Tron Kirk and ending in Grassmarket. English only.
“Exploring the city while solving intertaining tasks! I will def, try other Mystery Hunts. Highly recommendable”
Every kind of day out, and the best of each.
