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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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Traveler Tips

  • "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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Had a lovely walking tour...
Olga_A
, Jan 2022
Had a lovely walking tour with Stuart. An afternoon well spent. He was full of interesting facts and stories. This tour was definitely a highlight of my stay. I was staying 3 days in Edinburgh and he has given me a few good recommendations on what to see after the tour. So far loved all of his recommendations! highly recommend Stuart as a tour guide!
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icon Response from Host , Jan 2022
Dear Olga Thank you very much for your super Review and I am delighted that you found it to be a highlight of your stay in Edinburgh. I thoroughly enjoyed your company and your great interest in our fair city. I look v much forward to seeing you again one day. Best wishes Stuart U.
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A fabulous experience
Adrian_A
, Dec 2021
The guide was remarkable, very knowledgeable, very expresive, areal figure to remember! Edinburgh is real beautiful and seeing it through someone living 80 years in the city is very informative. A trip to remember!
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icon Response from Host , Dec 2021
Dear Adrian A million thanks for your glowing Review. We all had a great time ydy afternoon. I very much enjoyed all your excellent companies ...... so much so that the time just flew past too quickly. I was Touring this morning again and it was even colder than ydy. I very much hope that you both enjoyed your visit to the Castle today! Best wishes Stuart U.
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A Guide Who Knows His Way Around
George_R
, Nov 2021
Our guide, Stuart Usher, met us at Usher Hall that had been gifted by his grandfather. So, his relationship with Edinburgh is a storied one. The pace was pleasant with frequent stops to point out things of interest. Stuart has a good sense of humor and it was fun to spend time with him.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
Dear George Thank you for your lovely Review. I also enjoyed your company very much. Nothing like a bit of humour to enhance the whole experience ..... and you had a ready humour yourself which made the whole Tour even better! Best wishes Stuart U.
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Must do thing in Edinburgh!
Ali_A
, Nov 2021
Stuart is an amazing story teller with excellent knowledge and interesting facts about the Old City of Edinburgh. This walking tour was the highlight of my tour.
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icon Response from Host , Nov 2021
Dear Ali Thanks you v much for your great Review. I enjoyed your company and the informed questions you asked. It would be great to see you in Edinburgh again!? Best wishes Stuart U.
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HIGHLY RECOMMEND THIS TOUR
Jayne_H
, Oct 2021
I would highly recommend this tour with Stuart Usher. We booked it for our first morning in Edinburgh and learnt so much about this wonderful historical city in 3 hours. Stuart made the tour interesting but amusing too with his little anecdotes. We covered a lot of ground at a nice pace and stopped off for a lovely coffee break at Deacon Brodie’s Cafe too. This is a great walking tour. Thankyou Stuart it was lovely to meet you too.
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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Jayne Thank you so much for your super Review.. I am v happy that you enjoyed the Tour and the anecdotes so much. Plenty more to learn about and enjoy in the city as one can cover only so much in three hours. Brodie was a devil! We would love to host you again some sweet day! Best wishes Stuart U
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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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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Robert Thank you v much for your lovely Review of your Tour with Alison. Yes, that Deacon Brodie was some man! Actually he has become some sort of Hero if Edinburgh ....mainly because he robbed the British Government Tax Office in Edinburgh! He was the only person who managed to do that in British history. Resourceful but nasty, unfortunately. Best wishes Stuart U
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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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icon Response from Host , Oct 2021
Dear Jim Many thanks for your marvellous Review of your Tour with Alison. Alison knows more about the History of Edinburgh than anyone I know and most importantly is a master at sharing it with our Clients like yourselves. This obviously makes for a more informative and congenial experience all round. You sound as though you might come to Auld Reekie again...... Edinburgh has some sort of magic about it! If so we would be delighted to host you again. Best wishes Stuart.
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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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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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