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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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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Margaret_k
Sep 10, 2024
Royal mile private tour - Enjoyed our experience with Robert. He gave us a historical glimpse of Edinburgh and the royal mile. He tailored it to your wishes. He was friendly and entertaining.
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Barry_l
Sep 4, 2024
Great experience - Robert was great, very knowledgeable as to be expected but also great with the kids and brought the history to life. You have no idea what you are missing walking the mile on your own.
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Nikola
Jul 21, 2024
Fantastic Guide for Exploring Edinburgh - Robert was an exceptional guide during our tour of Edinburgh. He is highly knowledgeable, witty, and shared fascinating stories throughout the day. If you want to have a fantastic time exploring the city, we highly recommend Robert.
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Cbo1218
Jul 3, 2024
Fantastic Tour! - Robert was an outstanding guide. He spent the first few minutes after we met asking us what we were most interested in so he could tailor the tour for us. He provided interesting historical information mixed in with entertaining stories and he has a great sense of humor. We thoroughly enjoyed our private Royal Mile walking tour with Robert and I would highly recommend him.
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From $114 (Per Group)
up to 10 guests
1 - Traveler
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).