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Private Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh, Scotland
  • 2 hours (approx.)
  • Pickup offered
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

    What's Included

    • Private Professional Local Guide
    • Customizable private walking tour itinerary
    • Meals
    • Gratuities
      Optional

    Meeting and Pickup

    You can head directly to the meeting point, or request pickup

    Pickup points

    Select a pickup point

    Pickup details

    Your guide will be waiting in the main reception/lobby area.

    or

    Meeting point

    • The Ensign Ewart
      521-523 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PE, UK

      Please meet your guide outside the entrance of The Ensign Ewart pub at 521 Lawnmarket, located near the top of the Royal Mile close to Edinburgh Castle. Look for your guide standing outside near the main doorway.

    End point

    • St Giles' Cathedral
      High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RE, UK

      This tour finishes near St Giles’ Cathedral, but the end point is flexible for private groups! Depending on your preferred route, your guide can end near St Giles', leave you at an Old Town spot of your choice, or finish at Holyrood Palace.

    Itinerary

    1

    Castlehill

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    2

    Victoria Street

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    3

    Writers' Museum

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    4

    St Giles' Cathedral

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    5

    Mercat Cross

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    6

    Moubray House

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    7

    The Netherbow

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    8

    Canongate- Edinburgh

    15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    9

    Canongate Kirk

    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    10

    White Horse Close

    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass By)

    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
    • Not wheelchair accessible
    • Stroller accessible
    • Service animals allowed
    • Near public transportation
    • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
    • This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
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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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    From $247.36

    per group (up to 8)

    up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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