Royal Mile: Castle Tours at a glance
- Our pick: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile Small Group Tour, £ 96 per person (5h, 4.91★ · 138).
- Best value: Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour with Entry, £ 48 per person (2h 15m, 4.93★ · 2,984).
- Also recommended: Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile: Small Group Walking Tour, £ 52 per person (2h 15m, 4.82★ · 1,940).
Price per person across the 5 options priced per person: £ 48–£ 702 (median £ 64). With 100+ reviews: 3 of 5.
Of the 5 options: 5 with live guides in English, 5 with free cancellation, 4 with instant confirmation, 1 with hotel pickup, 5 kid-friendly, 1 private and 4 bookable last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews, availability, booking conditions and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Price per person.
Royal Mile: Castle Tours
Based on each operator's calendar. Confirmed when you book.
5 options
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour with Entry Guided tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, Royal Mile, and Edinburgh Castle with entry ticket included. See Crown Jewels, St Giles' Cathedral, Grassmarket. Local guide, 3+ hours. Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · All ages ★ 4.93 (2,984 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 48 per person
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile: Small Group Walking Tour Small group walking tour of Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile and Old Town with guide. Includes castle entry, audio devices, and 45-minute castle introduction. Every day · 13:30 · From age 5 ★ 4.82 (1,940 reviews) Duration: 2h 15m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 52 per person
Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile Small Group Tour Step inside Edinburgh’s royal history with castle entry, Holyrood Palace audio guide, and a walk down the Royal Mile: includes tickets and local guide. Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 10:00 · All ages ★ 4.91 (138 reviews) Duration: 5h Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 96 per person
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace Shore Excursion: Walk Scotland's royal heart Shore excursion from South Queensferry with guide and coach. Visit Royal Yacht Britannia, Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and Royal Mile. 6–8 hours. Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 · All ages ★ 2.80 (10 reviews) Duration: 8h Live guide: EN · DE ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 64 per person
Edinburgh Private City Tour: Castle & Royal Mile with Guide Private Edinburgh tour with local guide covers Castle, Royal Mile, Holyrood Palace & Calton Hill. Includes entry ticket and hotel pickup. Full day walking tour. Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 10:30 · Hotel pickup ★ 5.00 (5 reviews) Duration: 7h 30m Live guide: EN ✓ Free cancellation. from £ 702 per person
All 5 options, side by side
✓ 2026-11-14| Option | Price | Duration | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile Small Group TourOur pick | £ 96 per person | 5h | 4.91★ · 138 | Every day except Tuesday and Wednesday · 10:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour with EntryBest value | £ 48 per person | 2h 15m | 4.93★ · 2,984 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile: Small Group Walking TourAlso recommended | £ 52 per person | 2h 15m | 4.82★ · 1,940 | Every day · 13:30 | English |
| Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace Shore Excursion: Walk Scotland's royal heart | £ 64 per person | 8h | 2.80★ · 10 | Next departure: 16 Apr 2027 | English, German |
| Edinburgh Private City Tour: Castle & Royal Mile with GuidePrivate · Pickup offered | £ 702 per person | 7h 30m | 5.00★ only 5 reviews | Every day · Every 30 min, 08:00 to 10:30 | English |
By what you need
- Private (1): Edinburgh Private City Tour: Castle & Royal Mile with Guide (£ 702 per person)
- With pickup (1): Edinburgh Private City Tour: Castle & Royal Mile with Guide (£ 702 per person)
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