Royal Mile Walking Tour Small Group

Edinburgh, Scotland

2 hours (approx.)
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Soak up Edinburgh’s ineffable ambiance, and discover many of the city’s top landmarks, when you embark on an evening walking tour. Exploring after dark won’t just reveal another side of the city—it will also help you bypass the daytime crowds, and enjoy a more relaxed way to sightsee. Meet your guide at Gladstone’s Land (one of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile), and set off on foot. In just a couple hours, you’ll see the Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Palace of Holyroodhouse, and much more.

Discover Edinburgh’s top sights in the space of just a couple hours
A nighttime tour lets you see a side of the city that many visitors miss
This intimate, small-group tour will have a maximum of just 10 attendees
Learn the stories behind the sights from your guide’s commentary

What's Included

Guided Walking Tour

Refreshments
Gratuities

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Abbey Strand, Edinburgh EH8 8DU, UK
Please meet your guide OUTSIDE the Abbey Strand Apartments at the corner of the building/junction on the wide pavement.

End point

537 Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2ND, UK
The tour ends outside Edinburgh Castle in Castlehill

Itinerary

Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass By)

White Horse Close (Pass By)

Canongate Kirk (Pass By)

Bakehouse Close (Pass By)

Tweeddale Court (Pass By)

John Knox House Museum (Pass By)

St Giles' Cathedral (Pass By)

Mercat Cross (Pass By)

Edinburgh City Chambers (Pass By)

Riddle's Court (Pass By)

Writers' Museum (Pass By)

Gladstone's Land (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Stroller accessible
Service animals allowed

Near public transportation
Most travelers can participate
This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.3

based on 8 reviews

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Disappointed

Dennis_B, Sep 2025

The tour guide never showed up so we entertained ourselves instead.we did a selt tour of Holyrood...

Good Way to Learn Some Edinburgh History

JUDY_S, May 2019

I met with my guide and ended up being the only one on the tour, as the other person was a no-show. My guide, however, gave me a stellar tour of the Royal Mile.

Response from Host, May 2019

Thank you for taking the time to review the tour. I am glad you enjoyed it. The Evening Royal Mile Walking Tour is a great way to explore the Old Town and does not take away from time during the day to visit some of Edinburgh's amzing attractions.

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