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Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

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icon3 hours  (Approx.)
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iconOffered in: English
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Overview

Explore famous landmarks and hidden secrets in Edinburgh on this walking tour. Explore Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile with a guide, and gain insight into famous writers and inventors who have called the city home. Hear tales of Scotland's national bard—Robert Burns—and discover top landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral and the National Galleries of Scotland. Capture Edinburgh through the eye of your camera as you go, and find out what makes this ancient city tick.
  • Guided walking tour of Edinburgh
  • Follow a guide along Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile
  • Learn of the famous writers, poets, and inventors who have lived and worked in Edinburgh
  • Visit landmarks such as St. Giles’ Cathedral and the Scottish National Gallery
  • Photograph the city at your leisure on route
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Professional guide
Small group (maximum 10 participants)
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Departure Point

Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA, UK

Your guide will be waiting for you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall (there are 3 entrances and he will be outside the middle one).

Return Details

The Mound, Edinburgh, UK

The ending point is at the National gallery of Scotland, just off Princes Street.

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children under 12 are free
  • Children 12-16 pay 75%
  • Stroller accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
  • OPERATED BY Edinburgh Guided Tour
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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The answers provided below are based on answers previously given by the tour provider to customers’ questions.
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What is the policy on face masks and attendee health during Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
A:The policy on face masks and attendee health is:

  • Face masks provided for travelers
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What is the policy on sanitization during Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
A:The policies on sanitization are:

  • Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
  • Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
  • Gear/equipment sanitized between use
See all safety measures taken by Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh.
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What is the social distancing policy during Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
A:The policy on social distancing is:

  • Social distancing enforced throughout experience
See all safety measures taken by Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh.
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What measures are being taken to ensure staff health & safety during Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh?
A:The policies on staff health & safety are:

  • Guides required to regularly wash hands
  • Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
See all safety measures taken by Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh.

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  • "It's really more convenient to have a walking tour in small groups like we had - you are always in contact with the guide, can hear and catch the very single word!" See review
  • "I highly recommend this tour and it is limited to 10 people, so you will be able to keep up and hear everything!" See review
  • "Highly recommended for a broad based understanding of this city." See review

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star-5
Great tour with Ailson, highly recommended.
Robert_R
, Oct 2021
Alison took our tour and we had a great time. Really enjoyed her story telling and in particular the story of Deacon Broadie. We would highly recommend the tour!
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star-5
Relaxed and informative Edinburgh walking tour
JimD
, Oct 2021
Brilliant tour yesterday with Alison. This lady knows her history and the tour was relaxed, conversational and informative. We have been to Edinburgh before and love the atmosphere of the place but this tour was absolutely fascinating bringing to life the history of the buildings and the people. We were a very small group, which was what we wanted (can’t be dealing with some of the massive walking groups we saw in town!) and enjoyed the company of Jodie and Robbie. Thanks guys. Big thanks to Alison.
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star-5
So much to learn in so little time!
Monique_N
, Oct 2021
Allison, a historian, was knowledgeable and energetic. She brought the history of Scotland to life during the tour. I highly recommend her and the tour!!
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Monique Thank you for your great Review and recommending Alison and our Tour so highly. We are delighted that you enjoyed the Tour with her so much. Best wishes Stuart U
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star-5
Straight from Central Casting
Matthew_B
, Oct 2021
If you're looking for the quintessential Scottish tour guide, Stuart Usher is the perfect choice. He is knowledgable, engaging and has just the right balance of fun trivia with historical detail. It seems he is part of the fabric of the town. He also gave us a great list of what to do on our own as we continued to explore Edinburgh. We give Stuart our unqualified endorsement.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Matthew Many thanks indeed for your glowing Review of our great Tour together. A bit of fun trivia now and then interlaced with the history of the city makes the whole experience that much more enjoyable and lasting. I have always found that to be the case. Plus having a fair sense of humour myself I enjoy it all the more! Please do visit us again someday. Best wishes Stuart U
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GillianJohn
, Sep 2021
Excellent guide. Very knowledgeable about the history of Scotland. I found this tour very interesting.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Gillian Many thanks for your wonderful Review and am delighted that you found the Tour so interesting. Best wishes Stuart U.
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star-5
Small Group Size with More Attention to You!
Matthew_T
, Sep 2021
Stuart for sure helped me get a good bearing of where to visit at Edinburgh. It was also great having a small group visiting various sites. Even though I was there for a day, I now have a game plan the next time I come back. Thank you very much, Stuart!
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Matthew Thank you for your great Review. I am delighted that you felt our Tour enabled you to make a Game Plan for your next visit to our beautiful city. You should allow a minimum of three days in Edinburgh to do full justice to both yourself and the City! Best wishes Stuart U.
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star-5
Excellent tour of the city
Dana_S
, Sep 2021
Our guide was wonderful. He knew such detail into the history of the city and its characters-good and not so good. He spoke clearly and allowed for questions at all times. We did a lot of walking. He found clean restrooms and made sure our group was always safe and comfortable. He is an expert on Usher history and wrote a wonderful book he shared with us. Highly recommend this tour!
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Dana Many thanks for your marvellous Review. We all had a great time. However there are plenty more places to visit and enjoy in Edinburgh. Plenty of Museums, Art Galleries and so on. I suspect that the city has more of such attractions than any city in the whole of the UK, relative to its size. The same applies to the city's Pubs and Restaurants. You really must visit again!? Best wishes Stuart U.
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star-5
Great tour guide
Victoria_C
, Sep 2021
Loved this tour. Stuart was very knowledgable of Edinburgh. You can tell he really enjoys showing tourist around this great city. I would definitely recommend this tour.
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icon Response from Host , Sep 2021
Dear Victoria Thank you so much for your wonderful Review. Of course I enjoy showing my Tourist Clients around beautiful Edinburgh ..... particularly Clients like yourself and husband! Please come again! Best wishes Stuart.
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star-5
The Royal Mile tour is really interesting
Vincent_B
, Aug 2021
The views of Edinburgh Castle. The stories of notable people who hailed from Edinburgh The stories of the British Monarchy and the civil war The old town and the new town
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Dear Vincent Thank you for your great Review. Interesting point is that Edinburgh Castle can be seen from 30 miles away on a clear day ..... towering over the city! Best wishes Stuart U
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star-5
A lovely way to spend a morning in Edinburgh
Angie_H
, Aug 2021
A really enjoyable tour with Stuart Usher whose knowledge of the history of Edinburgh was vast! We learned many historical facts interspersed with interesting anecdotes, whilst walking around this beautiful city with such wonderful architecture & history. He also recommended other worthwhile things to do whilst we were staying here. Highly recommended! Thankyou.
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icon Response from Host , Aug 2021
Dear Angie Thank you so much for your super Review. I am delighted that you enjoyed the Tour so much and learnt a bit about the history of the city. You really must visit again some day. Edinburgh has many great Pubs which you could visit! Best wishes Stuart U.
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