Royal Mile Walking Tour: Explore Edinburgh's Historic Heart with Local Guide

Embark on a captivating walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a knowledgeable local guide. Discover the city’s rich history and hidden gems on this immersive experience!

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Palace of Holyroodhouse - We will see the exterior of the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and hear of the story of two of the most famous Royal residents here - Mary, Queen of Scots and Prince Charles Edward Stewart.
  • Royal Mile - We’ll take you from the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse to the drawbridge of Edinburgh Castle. You’ll hear about…
What's Included
  • Local Guide
What's Not Included
  • Gratuities
  • This tour does not include entry to Edinburgh Castle of the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Additional Information

Take a journey through ancient areas of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site, guided by Robert, a local expert with a five-star rating and accolades to his name! A true native, Robert was born within view of the Old Town and has lived in Edinburgh his entire life, even gaining his higher education on the famed Royal Mile! He also shares his knowledge…

Location
Dynamic Earth (Stop 1)
Robert, your Edinburgh tour guide, will meet you just inside the forecourt/amphitheatre in front of Dynamic Earth, Holyrood Road, Edinburgh, EH8 8AS.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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B2064sujoanr
Nov 8, 2025
An Amazing and Unforgettable Tour with Robert - Our private tour with Robert was one of the things I was truly looking forward to on this trip. From the moment we met him, we felt welcomed and comfortable. He tailored the entire tour to our family’s needs and pace, especially considering we had young children with us. He was so patient and kind with our children, Daphne and Gabriel, always making sure they were comfortable and enjoying the journey. He picked us up from our hotel and immediately set the tone with his warmth, patience, and genuine care. He shared stories and history in such a captivating and respectful way, showing us both well-known landmarks and hidden gems. His passion for Scottish culture shines through in everything he does. He was also incredibly helpful, even going out of his way to push our stroller up stairs, steep paths, and uneven ground and he did it all with a genuine smile. His kindness and positive spirit did not go unnoticed. One moment that really touched me was when he offered to take photos of us using his own phone because my hands were full. It was such a thoughtful gesture, and the pictures came out beautiful memories we will cherish forever. We are incredibly grateful for the experience. Thank you, Robert, for making our time in Scotland unforgettable. Highly, highly recommended. (I will definitely encourage my family and friends to visit Edinburgh and book a private tour with Robert.)
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Maureenjl9050nb
Sep 6, 2025
Great tour of Royal Mile, had fun, enjoyed the stories and learned some history along the way! - Fabulous tour of the Royal Mile right from the start outside Holyrood Palace. Lots of interesting stops along the way with plenty of history interlaced with great stories that really brought the past to life! Robert is a great storyteller and even provides pictures that help you imagine what it was like to live and do business hundreds of years ago. He was also thoughtful and made sure our pace was comfortable and manageable. Would highly recommend this tour.
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Sueden27
Aug 29, 2025
The Robert Experience is the Best! - Having visited the Castle and the Palace we decided we’d like a little more knowledge about the characters, architecture and history of Edinburgh. Robert certainly engaged and amused us with his fascinating stories and bag of props. He took us at our own leisurely pace, avoiding steep steps into little back streets and secluded gardens. We recommend a stroll with Robert will give you much pleasure and many memories of Edinburgh.
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Cynthia_d
Aug 3, 2025
Delightful morning - It is both factual and humorous. Finding out about the characters that shaped Edinburghs history. Robert was very knowledgeable and easy to learn from.
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Mikemsj
Jun 1, 2025
Robert was simply brilliant. What a wonderful tour he presented to us. He was fun, knowledgeable, flexible, curious,... - Robert was simply brilliant. What a wonderful tour he presented to us. He was fun, knowledgeable, flexible, curious,... and listened to us while adjusting the Tour to meet our interests and needs. He stopped 3 or 4 times at 'sitting spots' for us while he spoke, so that a few in our party could rest sore hips or feet - always sensitive for our safety, too. A helpful, very kind young man with a good Scottish sense of humor! Loved the Tour. Thank you, Robert. Cheers always.
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Emilycj5272mz
Apr 2, 2025
Brilliant Private Group Tour - From the initial contact to the end of our tour, Robert was an absolute delight to do business with. He provided a private tour for my group, which was a visiting group of scientists from Europe. He stuck to our incredibly inflexible schedule, spoke clearly to accommodate a range of nationalities, and even snuck in some extra science facts and related some of the edinburgh history to the countries of the visitors, which they really appreciated! These were all the extras - the tour itself was brilliant and captured the history of Edinburgh perfectly. Robert is professional, friendly, accommodating and flexible. Do book your tour with him - you will not regret it!
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G4340aqkarenn
Mar 24, 2025
Our favorite walking tour! - We had a great time on this tour! Robert was knowledgeable, respectful, charming, and witty. He asked for our interests at the beginning and would point out extra things that were fun for us to see. It was the perfect length. Highly recommend!
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H1747cwannem
Mar 14, 2025
Royal Mile with Robert - The four of us on our tour had a really great experience on the Royal Mile! Robert was an excellent tour guide—friendly, informative, and funny as well. He thoughtfully inquired about our interests and customized his commentary to suit.
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C4405ijianp
Feb 18, 2025
A great experience - It was a great tour. Robert was very knowledgeable and good fun. We had a really good experience. I thought we knew edinburgh quite well but we saw many places we hadn't visited before. Highly recommended
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Bn4thjzndk
Jan 16, 2025
Great tour and guide - Fantastic tour and guide. Once Robert heard I had already seen most of the royal mile, he redesigned the itinerary on the spot. I learned and saw so much. Robert went above and beyond, making sure to show me key sites. He is very knowledgeable and engaging. Highly recommend.
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From $112 (Per Group)
up to 15 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).