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Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour in Edinburgh

The best way to explore Edinburgh is to follow your feet

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 this city’s stories lie – the streets, alleys, courtyards and homes of Old Edinburgh.

You’ll visit the sites that are tucked away to see the secrets and tell the tales.

Unlock Edinburgh's fascinating past – the culture, crime, politics, and people of Scotland’s capital.

Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Length:

1.5 hours

Prices - including tax
All amounts in US Dollar $

Our Adult Telephone Rate :	$19.79
Our Adult Internet Rate"Internet Rate" is the Alcatraz Media Inc. rate for orders placed online. :	$17.79
Your Internet Order Savings:	$2.00
Our Senior Rate (ages 65+):	$14.55
Our Student Rate (must show valid student ID):	$14.55
Our Child Rate (ages 5-15):	$9.68
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Time:

2:15 pm daily

April through October

2:15 pm on Saturday & Sunday

November through March

Summary:

72 HOURS MINIMUM ADVANCE BOOKING REQUIRED. Tour does not include hotel pick-up; departure location will be specified on E-Ticket. Children between 5-15 must be accompanied by an adult. Children under the age of 5 are not permitted due to health and safety reasons. Rates are in US dollars. Please reserve online or call us toll-free at 888-235-0037.

There is a $5.95 USD processing fee per order. This is a flat fee regardless of the number of tickets or tours purchased on an order.
There is a service charge per ticket. This charge will be reflected on your summary before you checkout. The total shown includes any and all taxes, fuel surcharges, and service fees. There are no additional charges, unless otherwise specified.

Cancellation Policy:

There are no refunds. All sales are final.

Change Fee Policy: If changes are allowed on a tour or activity, a $20.00 per reservation change fee will be applied for any change to a reservation. Please note that some tours and activities do not allow any changes. Date changes can be made only if we can confirm availability on the new date. While we cannot guarantee any changes can be made, all change requests must be submitted a minimum of 24 hours prior to the tour departure and must be handled on an individual basis through our Reservations Center.

Highlights of this tour include:

A unique journey around the sites, stories and secrets of the Old Town you might otherwise miss
A tour led and loved by professional historians
A wonderful introduction to Edinburgh, it’s past and people

Frequently Asked Questions:

Is there a lot of walking on this tour?
No: the distances are not great. However it is recommended you wear sensible shoes because the ground underfoot can be uneven and occasionally steep.

Will the tour run even if it is wet?
Hail, rain, wind or snow: your guide will always be there to greet you. Your guide is very skilled at finding shelter from the elements, but do dress for the cold (hat/gloves) especially in the evenings and in the winter months.

Will the guide be dressed up for the tour?
There is a strict dress code for all tour staff. The daytime guides wear smart, dark clothing: the evening guides wear distinctive cloaks. All guides wear their tour badge.

How many will there be on the tour?
We cap numbers to ensure that all customers can see, hear and enjoy a quality experience. The maximum number of people on most tours is 40 per guide.

Are the tours suitable for people with disabilities?
Guides have successfully led wheelchair users on the Secrets of the Royal Mile tour. A short synopsis of your tour will be provided for those with hearing difficulties (please alert us beforehand that you are coming) and guides have worked well alongside someone who signs for deaf customers.

Please note: The poorly sighted or blind would need to be accompanied during the tour. We believe the skill of our guides as storytellers and the craft with which they use their voices to create atmosphere make for an enjoyable experience for those totally dependent on listening. Essential carers go free.

Can children under 5 years come on a tour?
For health and safety reasons we are unable to allow children under 5 years of age on any tour.

Can children 5 - 15 years be booked onto a tour without an adult?
No: All children on tours must be accompanied by an adult.

We've been on tours where some customers have spoiled it for us with loud, disruptive and sometimes drunken behavior. What do you do about this?
We reserve the right to refuse entry on any tour to disruptive customers. Even if the disruptive behavior only emerges once the tour has begun our guides are instructed to invite the person(s) to leave. Our priority is to ensure a quality, enjoyable experience for all.

Are there toilets on the premises?
We do not have public toilets on the Blair Street premises. There are several coffee shops, restaurants and bars very near the tour meeting point where you can use this facility.

What happens if I am late for the beginning of the tour?
If you are late by a few minutes, you can of course join the tour. If you are late by more than 15 minutes it would not be possible to join the tour as you will have missed too much of the tour content.

Do you have lifts on the premises?
Sorry no lifts due to the historic nature of the site.

Unlock Edinburgh's fascinating past

This is a wonderful introduction to Edinburgh, it’s past and people

Enjoy a unique journey around the sites, stories and secrets of the Old Town

Secrets of the Royal Mile Walking Tour

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