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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults & Royal Mile Dark History TourDescend into Edinburgh's hidden vaults by candlelight with a costumed guide. Hear true stories of criminals, body snatchers, and witches. Small groups included.Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:30 · From age 5★ 4.70 (9,575)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 24per person
Edinburgh: Haunted Vaults & Royal Mile Walking TourDescend into 1700s Edinburgh vaults beneath the Royal Mile with paranormal history and torture exhibition. Includes admission, guide, 2-3 hours. Moderate fitness required.Every day · 17:00 and 19:00 · From age 5★ 4.77 (2,429)1hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 24per person
Edinburgh Royal Mile & Old Town: Historian-Led Small Group WalkEdinburgh Royal Mile walking tour with PhD historians, max 12 guests. See St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, Scott Monument & secret closes. 2-3 hours, no castle entry.Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.87 (1,659)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 35per person
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour with EntryGuided 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 · Season until 15 Nov · All ages★ 4.93 (2,900)2h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 53per person
Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile: Small Group Walking TourSmall 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 · First departure 09:30, last 14:00 · From age 5★ 4.82 (1,929)2h 15mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 52per person
Edinburgh Dark History: Royal Mile Murder & Plague Walking TourWalking tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile covering executions, body snatchers, plague & notorious criminals. In-person guide, wheelchair accessible, 2-3 hours.Every day · 15:00 and 18:00 · All ages★ 4.96 (925)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 18per person
Edinburgh: Royal Mile & Old Town Private Walking TourPrivate Old Town walking tour with local guide in kilt. Mary Queen of Scots, Deacon Brodie, Bonnie Prince Charlie, archive images. Small groups, flexible timing.Every day except Friday · 10:00 and 14:00★ 4.99 (243)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 85per group
Edinburgh: Haunted Old Town Walking Tour & Royal Mile90-minute walking tour through Edinburgh's Old Town with ghost stories and notorious residents. Includes Royal Mile, closes, St Giles' Cathedral and Greyfriars Kirkyard.Wed–Sun · 16:30, 19:00 and 21:00 · From age 12★ 4.97 (216)1h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 18per person
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Royal Mile & Greyfriars BobbyEdinburgh's Royal Mile tour with a local guide visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard, Grassmarket and St Giles' Cathedral. Learn Scottish history and the famous dog story.Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 · All ages★ 4.83 (161)2h 30mEN · ES✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 3.42per person
Edinburgh: Royal Mile & Castle Walking Tour, Max 10 PeopleSmall group Edinburgh walking tour (max 10) covers Royal Mile, Castle views, St Giles' Cathedral & Grassmarket in 3 hours with local guide. No entry fees.Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 · From age 18★ 4.89 (142)3hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 49per person
Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Royal Mile & medieval historyWalk Edinburgh's Old Town with an expert guide through 2 hours of the Royal Mile, Grassmarket and St Giles' Cathedral.Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 10:00 · From age 12★ 4.86 (261)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 18per person
Edinburgh Private Walking Tour: Royal Mile & Hidden Gems2.5-hour private walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town with a guide who stops at the Royal Mile.Every day · 09:30, 13:30 and 16:30★ 4.98 (95)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 85per person
Edinburgh Whisky Tour: Royal Mile & Underground TastingTwo hours exploring Edinburgh's Old Town on the Royal Mile, then four Scottish whiskies tasted in Mercat's underground vaults with a whisky specialist guide.Fri and Sat · 17:00 · From age 18★ 4.86 (78)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 43per person
Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile Small Group TourStep 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★ 4.90 (132)5hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 99per person
Edinburgh Royal Mile Walking Tour with Local GuideWalk the Royal Mile from Holyroodhouse Palace to Edinburgh Castle with a local guide born in the Old Town. Five-star rated, wheelchair accessible, around 2 hours.Every day except Friday · 10:00 and 14:00★ 5.00 (59)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 85per group
Old Town Edinburgh walking tour: Royal Mile & CastleWalk the Royal Mile and Grassmarket with a guide who knows Edinburgh's stories: the Reformation at St Giles', the Great Fire of 1824, the bodysnatchers.Every day · 10:00 and 13:00 · All ages★ 5.00 (72)2hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 18per person
Edinburgh Royal Mile Walking Tour: Medieval Old Town GuideWalk the Royal Mile with a local guide who shows you medieval Edinburgh, hidden spots and Harry Potter sites across two hours of Old Town streets at different levels.Every day · 16:00 · From age 5★ 5.00 (29)2hEN · HI · BN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 48per person
Edinburgh: Private City Tour with Castle & Royal MilePrivate Edinburgh tour covers Old Town, New Town, Castle and Royal Mile with your own guide in a vehicle. 8 hours, hotel pickup, max 8 people.Every day · 09:00 · Hotel pickup★ 4.60 (10)8hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 775per group
Edinburgh Private City Tour: Castle & Royal Mile with GuidePrivate 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 · First departure 08:00, last 10:30 · Hotel pickup★ 5.00 (5)7h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 705per person
Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile & Holyrood Palace Shore Excursion: Walk Scotland's royal heartShore 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)8hEN · DE✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 64per person
Edinburgh Royal Mile: Private 2.5-Hour Walking TourPrivate 2.5-hour Royal Mile walking tour in Edinburgh with licensed guide. Covers Palace of Holyroodhouse, John Knox House, St Giles Cathedral and Calton Hill.Every day · First departure 09:00, last 15:30 · All ages★ 5.00 (3)2h 30mEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 186per person
Royal Mile Walking Tour Edinburgh: Curious Tales Private GuideFour to five hours walking the Royal Mile with a local guide uncovering odd historical anecdotes: arrested blackbirds, philosopher rescues.Every day · All ages★ 5.00 (3)4h–5hEN✓ Free cancellationfrom£ 95per person
The 12 best of 22 options, side by side
✓ 2026-10-25| Option | Price | Length | Rating | Days and times | Guide languages |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edinburgh: Underground Vaults & Royal Mile Dark History TourOur pick | £ 24 per person | 1h | 4.70★ · 9,575 | Every day · First departure 10:00, last 16:30 | English |
| Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Royal Mile & Greyfriars BobbyBest value | £ 3.42 per person | 2h 30m | 4.83★ · 161 | Every day · 11:00 and 14:00 | English, Spanish |
| Edinburgh: Royal Mile & Old Town Private Walking TourTop rated | £ 16 per person£ 85 per group (split by 10) | 2h | 4.99★ · 243 | Every day except Friday · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Haunted Vaults & Royal Mile Walking Tour | £ 24 per person | 1h | 4.77★ · 2,429 | Every day · 17:00 and 19:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Royal Mile & Old Town: Historian-Led Small Group Walk | £ 35 per person | 3h | 4.87★ · 1,659 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour with Entry | £ 53 per person | 2h 15m | 4.93★ · 2,900 | Every day · 10:00, 11:00 and 13:00 · Season until 15 Nov | English |
| Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile: Small Group Walking Tour | £ 52 per person | 2h 15m | 4.82★ · 1,929 | Every day · First departure 09:30, last 14:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Dark History: Royal Mile Murder & Plague Walking Tour | £ 18 per person | 2h | 4.96★ · 925 | Every day · 15:00 and 18:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Haunted Old Town Walking Tour & Royal Mile | £ 18 per person | 1h 30m | 4.97★ · 216 | Wed–Sun · 16:30, 19:00 and 21:00 | English |
| Edinburgh: Royal Mile & Castle Walking Tour, Max 10 People | £ 49 per person | 3h | 4.89★ · 142 | Every day · 10:00 and 14:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Royal Mile & medieval history | £ 18 per person | 2h | 4.86★ · 261 | Tue, Fri, Sat and Sun · 10:00 | English |
| Edinburgh Private Walking Tour: Royal Mile & Hidden Gems | £ 85 per person | 2h 30m | 4.98★ · 95 | Every day · 09:30, 13:30 and 16:30 | English |
Royal Mile Walking Tour at a glance
- Our pick: Edinburgh: Underground Vaults & Royal Mile Dark History Tour, £ 24 (1h, 4.70★ · 9,575).
- Best value: Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour: Royal Mile & Greyfriars Bobby, £ 3.42 (2h 30m, 4.83★ · 161).
- Top rated: Edinburgh: Royal Mile & Old Town Private Walking Tour, £ 16 (2h, 4.99★ · 243).
Real price per person across the 22 options: £ 3.42–£ 705 (median £ 43). With 100+ reviews: 12 of 22.
Of the 22 options: 22 with free cancellation, 19 with instant confirmation, 2 with hotel pickup, 15 kid-friendly, 7 private and 17 last-minute.
How we rank: quality, number of reviews and relevance to the topic. In the comparison table, our top 3 comes first. Real price per person: the group price divided by the seats it includes.
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