Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh | 3 hours

1459 Reviews | Edinburgh
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Daytime tours
2 Adults x $43.92
$87.84
Approx Total
$87.84
Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.
Daytime tours
2 Adults x $43.95
$87.90
Approx Total
$87.90
Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.
Daytime tours
2 Adults x $44.14
$88.28
Approx Total
$88.28
Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Small group (maximum 12 participants)
  • Professional guide
  • Gratuities

Overview

This guided walk with our unique guides, Stuart Usher or his son, Richard Usher, will entertain and enthral you. Also we are delighted to introduce two new guides; Dr Alison Duncan and David Forsyth, who are both professional historians and Edinburgh experts. We limit the tour to 12 guests so everyone is involved (unlike those many tours of 30, 40 or even more!) Stuart's family has historic connections with Edinburgh (Stuart's great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city . Andrew was also known as the 'father of the scotch whisky blending industry').  Their deep knowledge of the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of the city means they have a unique perspective on our wonderful capital. Your guides will show you the cultural treasures of Edinburgh, the secrets of its past and its famous characters, and are rightly renowned for their entertaining and witty commentary.

Itinerary

  • Usher 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

  • Edinburgh 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

  • Grassmarket

    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

  • Milne’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

  • Jolly 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

  • Writers' Museum

    This museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.

    20 minutes

  • Riddle'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

  • Deacon Brodie's Tavern

    Learn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.

    20 minutes

  • St Giles' Cathedral

    View this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.

    20 minutes

  • Edinburgh 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

  • Edinburgh Waverley Station

    Cross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.

    10 minutes

  • Scott 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

Sample Menu

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%

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • 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.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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4.9

1459 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
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  • 4 stars
    62
  • 3 stars
    29
  • 2 stars
    14
  • 1 star
    9

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 1345 reviews with 5 stars

The Guide Makes The Tour

Published on Mar, 2025

Three hours sounded like a big commitment, but Douglas was so engaging, entertaining and knowledgeable, I didn’t want it to end.

Walking the Royal Mile

Published on Mar, 2025

Douglas is an excellent guide. He's extremely knowledgeable about Scottish history and of all the sites we got to see. He made this tour a lot of fun. I highly recommend this tour.

Plenty of History of the Royal Mile

Published on Mar, 2025

This tour is actually conducted by Alison (and not the man pictured) who is a treasure-trove of historical information and explanations of buildings, objects, people and activities throughout the history of the Royal Mile. We did do a LOT of walking - so we were fortunate to wear comfortable and supporting shoes. We had perfect weather for walking around - so were very lucky.

Plenty of History of the Royal Mile

Published on Mar, 2025

This tour is actually conducted by Alison (and not the man pictured) who is a treasure-trove of historical information and explanations of buildings, objects, people and activities throughout the history of the Royal Mile. We did do a LOT of walking - so we were fortunate to wear comfortable and supporting shoes. We had perfect weather for walking around - so were very lucky.

A walk in Edinburgh, Scotland

Published on Mar, 2025

A great walking Tour through the historic city of Edinburgh, Scotland. Our tour guide Stuart was very knowledgeable and friendly. I highly recommend this tour.

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