The day
About this tour
This is the Royal Mile walked properly, on foot with a private guide. You start on the Castle esplanade and work your way down the spine of the Old Town, through the closes most visitors walk straight past, with tales of queens, traitors and the occasional curious unicorn along the way.
The route turns into Victoria Street, the colourful curve known as the real Diagon Alley, and on to Greyfriars Kirk, where ghosts, legends and one famously loyal dog still linger. The walk ends at the foot of the Mile at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, where the royal story that began at the Castle comes full circle.
Your guide sets the pace to suit you, and there is always time to stop, look up and ask. This is Edinburgh at its most dramatic and enchanting, and just a little bit spooky.
The route
Where the day goes
- Edinburgh Castle esplanade
- The Royal Mile and its closes
- Victoria Street
- Greyfriars Kirk
- Palace of Holyroodhouse
Stops in order, without a clock against them. Your guide sets the pace on the day and can lengthen a stop, swap one out or skip ahead entirely.
The detail
What is included
- Private local guide
- Hotel pick-up and drop-off
- Bespoke tailoring
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