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Royal Mile Small Group Walking Tour - Optional Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh,
United Kingdom
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Overview
Duration
2h 15min
Languages
English, English
Voucher type
E-Ticket
What To Expect
Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people.
Pack in history, mystery and local flavor on this 2-hour walking tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle. Follow an informative guide into Old Town’s labyrinth of cobblestone alleyways and tenements, part of a UNESCO World Heritage site, and find secret places you’d never discover on your own. As you pass St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House, hear about Edinburgh’s colorful and turbulent past. Follow this great introduction to the Royal Mile with a tour of Edinburgh Castle(if castle option is selected) and learn how this iconic fortress shaped the country’s history.
What to remember
Important info
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.
What's included
Small group experience. Fast track, skip the line entry into Edinburgh Castle (if this option is selected). Award-winning local storytellers. TourTalk radio receiver to enjoy a more immersive storytelling experience
Cancellation Policy
You can cancel your tour until a day in advance
Provider
Mercat Tours
Meeting Point
Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella.