Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour
Description
Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist The castle towers over Edinburgh from up high on its ancient volcanic rock – a literal fortress, looking out over the city’s stunning landscapes. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it. Step into Edinburgh Castle alongside your Master Storyteller, with all entry arrangements handled so you can stay immersed in the story. As a certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to responsible tourism practices that benefit our community and environment. Join an unrivalled journey into Edinburgh's past, engaging all the senses to create a truly memorable experience that lasts long after your visit.
Tour Options
Itinerary
View the exterior and hear the history.
View the exterior
Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide
Explore on foot with your storytelling guide.
View the exterior and discover the history with your guide
Included with castle entry ticket.
Enjoy the views over Edinburgh.
If the "castle included" option is selected you will enjoy a 45 minute introductory tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide and then have as much free time as you like to explore the Castle afterwards
Highlights
What's included
Traveller Ratings
Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes.
- Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity
- Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour.
Reviews(1,727)
I rarely book tours but if more were like this one I would more often. Informative, accurate, friendly and professional. I left having learned a lot and curious to learn more.
This was a wonderful tour. Andrea was wonderful and would highly recommend! We really enjoyed the experience!
AMAZING! Marina was a wealth of knowledge! So incredible to hear all the stories while standing IN the history being shared. Wear your good walking shoes!
Mally and his colleague were AMAZING! Very knowledgeable, helpful, fun, accommodating. We loved every minute of this tour and would definitely recommend!
Veni is as a fantastic tour guide. Her deep knowledge and love of Edinburgh made the experience memorable.
We loved our tour with Grant. He gave us a ton of Edinburgh and Scottish Royal history during the tour which made it very interesting. He had to improvise a little since King Charles had an event at the Cathedral but he made it very seamless. I highly recommend picking this tour, and any other tours offered by Mercat Tours.
The 0930 tour was perfect! You start before the streets get busy and the express entrance into Edinburgh Castle is a great bonus. Mally loves the city and he loves what he does. He’s a great storyteller and we thoroughly enjoyed our tour.
Great trip, Mally was awesome.
Fun and easy way to learn more about the city. Plus, the castle is easier to see when someone is pointing you in the right direction.
The guide was extremely knowledgeable. She provided A great experience!
Thank you for your lovely feedback! We’re delighted you enjoyed exploring the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle and that the experience was so informative and enjoyable throughout. Mercat Team.
