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The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile

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Edinburgh, Scotland
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Booked 3 times today.
  • 5 hours (approx.)
  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English

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Overview

Get the most out of limited time in Edinburgh with a tour that checks off the city’s royal highlights. Rather than waiting in long ticket lines, enjoy the ultimate stress-free day with Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse tickets included. Also, benefit from having a guide to show you around, as well as an audio guide.
  • Efficient way to check off lots of Edinburgh's royal highlights
  • Enjoy the perk of included admission—such as Edinburgh Castle
  • A guide enriches the tour with commentary on royal highlights
  • Explore the Palace of Holyroodhouse at your own pace with an audio guide

What's Included

  • Edinburgh Castle ticket
  • Holyrood Palace ticket
  • Local Tour Guide
  • Holyrood audioguide
  • Coffee and/or Tea
  • Tips
  • Public transportation

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

  • 354 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NE, UK

    You will meet your guide outside of the Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castlehill. This is a red sandstone building on the left side of the street. The tour guide will be holding a navy-blue umbrella.

End point

  • Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK

    Your tour will end outside of Holyroodhouse Palace, where the tour guide will provide tickets to visit this attraction.

Operating hours
.10:00 am

Itinerary

1

Edinburgh Castle

2 hours • Admission Ticket Included

2

Victoria Street

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

3

St Giles' Cathedral

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

4

Royal Mile

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

5

Canongate Kirk

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

6

White Horse Close

5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

7

Palace of Holyroodhouse

1 hour 30 minutes • Admission Ticket Included

Additional Info

  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Near public transportation
  • Not recommended for travelers with back problems
  • No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 18 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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up to 24 hours before the experience starts (local time)

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On average, this is booked 103 days in advance.

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