Custom Royal Mile HistoryTour
A bespoke walking tour around Edinburgh's historic districts at a time that suits you best.
We will happily arrange a custom-made tour especially for your group. You can choose from one of several suggested itineraries, or ask us to plan a route that matches your specific interests.
We can show you many of the most famous historic sites in the city, and also the out-of-the way corners and hidden places - closes and courtyards, pends and wynds - which you might never discover on your own.
Our guides are all local people with a great enthusiasm for our city and its history, and who love to share their knowledge.
Important. For the safety of our visitors and guides, we are operating these tours strictly in accordance with the Scottish Government's current Covid-19 guidelines. In particular our tours groups are kept small (if you are in a large group, we will split you into smaller groups, with multiple guides, at no extra cost.
From £5 per adult
Departure days
- Monday
- Tuesday
- Wednesday
- Thursday
- Friday
- Saturday
- Sunday
January — December
Contact details
City Chambers
High Street
Edinburgh
n/a
Scotland
EH1 1YJ
Tour information
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- COVID-19 measures in place
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Edinburgh Festival Voluntary Guides Association
Join an expert guide for a walking tour along the Royal Mile – the heart of Edinburgh's historic Old Town. Tours are free during the Edinburgh International Festival and Fringe, with no need to book in advance. At other times, group tours can be arranged, for which a small fee is charged. All our guides are local people who love our city and are only too pleased to share their knowledge and enthusiasm with you.
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