3.5-Hour Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour with Royal Mile and Closes

The journey

Trip highlights

• 01 Visit John Knox House near the site of the old city gates
• 02 Explore the Royal Mile and its charming, spooky narrow Closes
• 03 Admire the architecture of St Giles' Cathedral
• 04 Walk through one of the most atmospheric graveyards in the Old Town
• 05 See Edinburgh Castle from the top of the Royal Mile

Discover Edinburgh's Old Town on this 3.5-hour walking tour through its fascinating medieval history. See famous landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, St Giles' Cathedral, John Knox House, and the Mercat Cross, while exploring the charming and spooky narrow "Closes" along the Royal Mile. Hear stories of everyday life in the Middle Ages, when rich and poor lived elbow to elbow in the heart of the city.

Walk along the Royal Mile, Edinburgh's main medieval thoroughfare, explore some of the charming and spooky narrow streets known as "Closes," and hear stories of everyday life in the Middle Ages.

From the itinerary

At a glance

What this trip includes

Duration 3 Hours

Tour type Private

Activity level Moderate

Accommodation Not included

Transport Not included

Wheelchair access No

City Edinburgh

Languages English

Day by day

The itinerary

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Day 01

Edinburgh Old Town Walking Tour

• Meet your tour guide at the pickup location and begin the tour.
• Start at John Knox House, close to the area where the city gates once stood.
• Walk along the Royal Mile, Edinburgh's main medieval thoroughfare, explore some of the charming and spooky narrow streets known as "Closes," and hear stories of everyday life in the Middle Ages.
• Admire the architecture of St Giles' Cathedral.
• Continue to one of the most charming graveyards in the borough.
• Head to the top of the Royal Mile, near the stunning Edinburgh Castle, which holds an essential place in Scottish history with tales of royals and murders.
• Visit the famous Lawnmarket and Grassmarket.
• See the place where witches were once burnt at the stake, which today hosts one of the most famous festivals in the world.
• Travel downhill toward the heart of the Old Town and end the tour in the city centre.

The route

Where you'll travel

The fine print

Trip details

What's Included

• Fully accredited UK tour guide

What's Not Included

• Food
• Drinks
• Transportation
• Meals

What to bring

• Comfortable shoes
• Waterproof jacket

Logistics

Meeting & route

Meeting point

John Knox House, Edinburgh, UK

Tour start

Edinburgh, UK

Tour ends at the same location as the start point.