Mercat Tours, Edinburgh – Secrets of the Royal Mile
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Mercat Tours is the original, largest, and only 5-star walking tour company in Scotland. We have been providing award-winning history and ghost tours of Edinburgh since 1985.
Book this tour if you’d like…
- A unique journey round the sites, stories and secrets of the Old Town you might otherwise miss
- A tour led by Mercat historians
- A wonderful introduction to Edinburgh, it’s past and people.
Hidden gems waiting to be discovered
We think the best way to explore Edinburgh is to follow your feet. Where the buses can’t take you, and the guide books don’t show you is where our city’s stories lie – the closes, wynds, courtyards and homes of Old Edinburgh.
We’ll visit the sites that are tucked away to see the secrets and tell the tales. We’ll help unlock our fascinating past – the culture, crime, politics and people of Scotland’s capital.
Fascinating & Revealing
How To Book
You can check availability with our professional, friendly team of experts who are waiting to assist you on 0845 859 1006 or on email. Or you can book online by clicking on the 'Check Availability' button at the top of the page.
After booking we'll send you your booking confirmation/e- voucher.
Mercat Tours
Mercat Tours is the original, largest, and only 5-star walking tour company in Scotland. Providing award-winning history and ghost tours of Edinburgh since 1985.
With an extensive portfolio of tours with guaranteed departures, daily, all year round. Tours run by day and night; discover Old Town and New Town; explore above ground and underground; glimpse the historical and ghostly. Mercat promise to engage, enthral and entertain our visitors as we share the city’s remarkable stories.
Ticket Terms & Conditions
- If you purchase your ticket online after 4pm Friday until 9am Monday, you will not receive your e-confirmation until Monday. You are unable to use your ticket/pass without this confirmation.
- Visitors should report 15 minutes before the tour departs
- Start Mercat Cross, High Street; Finish Interpretation Room, Blair Street
- Tickets are non-refundable
To book call us on 0845 859 1006 or email info@visitscotland.com
Opening Times
| Open All Year |
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| Sercrets of the Royal Mile (01/04/2013 - 31/03/2014) |
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Ticket Information
| Ticket Type | Ticket Tariff |
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| Secrets of the Royal Mile Tours (Adult) | £11.00 per ticket |
| Secrets of the Royal Mile Tours (Child) | £6.00 per ticket |
| Secrets of the Royal Mile Tours (Concession) | £9.00 per ticket |
Tour Times 2.15pm daily (April - Oct) / 2.15 Sat & Sun (Nov - Mar) *excluding 1, 24 -26 December.
Visitors should report 15 minutes before the tour departs. Tour lasts 1hr 30mins. Please note children under the age of 5 are not permitted on this tour. Tour content is not appropriate for younger children nor is the route taken suitable terrain for buggies.
Information Line
Book online or call
0845 859 1006
Open Mon to Fri: 0900 - 1700
Closed on Saturday & Sunday
*Calls may be recorded
Please note that if you purchase your package/ticket/pass online between 4pm Friday and 9am Monday, you will not receive your final e-confirmation until Monday. You are unable to use your package/ticket/pass without this confirmation.
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