Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Small Group Walking Tour

Explore Edinburgh on foot in a small group, combining city sightseeing with a guided visit inside Edinburgh Castle. Take in the streets and landmarks of the Old Town alongside the Georgian surroundings of Charlotte Square.

Itinerary

1. Meet at 10:00 at 2-4 Hope St, Edinburgh EH2 4DB, UK.
2. Pass by Charlotte Square.
3. Explore The Georgian House on a 45-minute guided stop. Admission is not included in the listed price.
4. Pass by Princes Street Gardens and Ross Fountain.
5. Pass by the National Gallery of Scotland.
6. Continue past the Old Town, Royal Mile, and Mercat Cross.
7. Pass by St Giles' Cathedral, West Parliament Square, the Heart of Midlothian Mosaic, and the Old Tolbooth.
8. Continue along the Royal Mile.
9. Pass by George IV Bridge, the Greyfriars Bobby Statue, and Greyfriars Kirkyard.
10. Explore Grassmarket on a 10-minute guided stop. Admission is included.
11. Pass by Victoria Street.
12. Continue past the Royal Mile, Makars' Court, and The Writers' Museum before returning along the Royal Mile.
13. Explore Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Esplanade on a 1-hour 30-minute guided visit. Admission is included.
14. Finish at the last stop at 15:30.

What's Included

• English-speaking tour guide
• Admission to Edinburgh Castle and the Castle Esplanade

Important details

• All ages welcome. Children aged 0–6 join free; adult rates apply from age 16
• Requires considerable walking and climbing stairs
• Not recommended if you have back problems or heart disease
• This tour is not wheelchair- or stroller-accessible
• Infants cannot sit on laps
• Pets are not allowed
• Admission to The Georgian House is not included in the listed price
• Backpacks larger than 30 litres are not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle
• The Georgian House interior is unavailable from 1 November to 31 March