• Royal Mile - Our tour will start on the Royal Mile. Your tour guide will offer an introduction to the city and the history of the Old Town.
• Mercat Cross - As we walk on the Royal Mile we will see some of the city ‘closes’ and understand what these narrow lanes were used for. We’ll also stop at the Mercat Cross, a site once used for public announcements and punishments. Can you spot the unicorn at the top?
• St Giles’ Cathedral - In front of the Mercat Cross we will see St. Giles Cathedral. We’ll talk about the architecture of the most important church in Scotland, and discover the history of the Presbyterian religion.
  We will also walk to West Parliament Square to talk about the Act of Union.
• Writers’ Museum - We leave St. Giles behind us and proceed on the Royal Mile. On our way, we will point out the Heart of Midlothian and explain what this mosaic heart is. A few minutes later, we will enter Makars’ Court, just off the Royal Mile. Here, with the Writer’s Museum as a backdrop, we will talk about Scotland’s most important writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
• Victoria street - From the Writer’s Museum we will walk down a few steps to get to Victoria Street, one of the most picturesque streets of the Old Town. As we walk down the street, you will see quirky shops and colourful facades.
• Grassmarket - As we reach the bottom of Victoria Street, we will see a large plaza in front of us. This is the Grassmarket, an area famous for its pubs, but with a very dark past!
• Edinburgh Castle Esplanade - From the Grassmarket we will take some steps to reach the Castle Esplanade. As we walk up the hill we will see the dark spike of the Hub, and explain what this building is. Once on the Castle Esplanade, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place.
• Edinburgh Castle - It is finally time to enter Edinburgh Castle. Once inside, we’ll delve into the history and secrets of this building, and recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges. After the guided tour you will have the opportunity to explore the indoor areas of the castle at your own pace.

• Entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle
• Local Tour Guide

• Gratuities

2 in 1 Tours

This tour combines a guided visit of Edinburgh Castle (Skip-The Line-Tickets Included) and Walking Tour of the Royal Mile.

Ideal for those who wish to make the most of their time by visiting the Castle and learning about the Fascinating History of the City.

The tour will begin on the Royal Mile, where we’ll discover its highlights, including the Mercat Cross, St. Giles Cathedral, Victoria Street and the Grassmarket. We will learn what the closes are and recall the dark stories behind some of the most popular ones.

In Edinburgh Castle, we’ll talk about Kings and Queens, Battles and Sieges and understand how the building changed over the centuries. We’ll walk underneath the Portcullis Gate, explain the role of the Argyle Battery, and what the dungeons were used for. After the tour, you will have time to visit the Roofed Buildings of the Castle at your Leisure.

• Suitcases and large rucksacks are not permitted in Edinburgh castle.
• There will be 3 set of steps and 2 steep paths along the route.
• The tour will take place on the outdoor areas of the castle. After the guided visit you will have the time to visit the roofed buildings and the museums

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.