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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
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Your guide will meet you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall on Lothian Road. There are three entrances; please wait by the middle/central entrance and arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts.
The tour ends by the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens, a short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station.
Itinerary
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1Usher Hall
View 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.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Edinburgh Castle
Behold 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!
35 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
3Grassmarket
Enter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Milne’s Court
Come and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Jolly Judge
See classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Writers' Museum
This museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Riddle's Court
See the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Deacon Brodie's Tavern
Learn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9St Giles' Cathedral
View this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.
20 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10Edinburgh City Chambers
See the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Edinburgh Waverley Station
Cross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Scott Monument
See this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
Additional info
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Children under 12 are free
- Children 12-16 pay 75%
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
Rating
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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