Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh | La Vacanza Travel

Royal Mile Guided Walking Tour in Edinburgh

Duration: 3 hours
Destination: United Kingdom, Scotland, Edinburgh
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  • 3 hours
  • Edinburgh
  • E-Voucher
  • Lowest Price
  • Not-Cancellable

Overview

This guided walk with our unique guides, Stuart Usher or his son, Richard Usher, will entertain and enthral you. Also we are delighted to introduce two new guides; Dr Alison Duncan and David Forsyth, who are both professional historians and Edinburgh experts.

We limit the tour to 12 guests so everyone is involved (unlike those many tours of 30, 40 or even more!)

Stuart's family has historic connections with Edinburgh (Stuart's great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city . Andrew was also known as the 'father of the scotch whisky blending industry'). 

Their deep knowledge of the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of the city means they have a unique perspective on our wonderful capital.

Your guides will show you the cultural treasures of Edinburgh, the secrets of its past and its famous characters, and are rightly renowned for their entertaining and witty commentary.

Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product

Stop At: Usher Hall, Lothian Road, Edinburgh EH1 2EA Scotland

View this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland

Behold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!

Duration: 35 minutes

Stop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland

Enter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).

Duration: 15 minutes

Stop At: Milne’s Court, Mylnes Court 517 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PF Scotland

Come and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Jolly Judge, 7 James Court 493 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland

See classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Writers' Museum, Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PA Scotland

This museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Riddle's Court, Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket Patrick Geddes Centre, Edinburgh EH1 2PG Scotland

See the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Deacon Brodie's Tavern, 435 Lawnmarket, Edinburgh EH1 2NT Scotland

Learn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland

View this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Edinburgh City Chambers, 45-329 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1PN Scotland

See the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh Scotland

Cross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Scott Monument, E. Princes St Gardens, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ Scotland

See this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).

Duration: 10 minutes

Inclusions
  • Professional guide
  • Small group (maximum 12 participants)

Exclusions
  • Gratuities
  • Not wheelchair accessible
  • Children under 12 are free
  • Stroller accessible
  • Children 12-16 pay 75%
  • Service animals allowed
  • Near public transportation
  • Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
  • This tour/activity will have a maximum of 12 travelers
  • Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Departure Point

The Usher Hall, Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA, UK


Return Details

Scott Monument, Edinburgh EH2 2EJ, UK

Voucher info

You can present either a paper or an electronic voucher for this activity.

Duration

3 hours


User's Reviews

Gaurav_S

27 Apr, 2024

Craig was wonderful and knowledgable . My parents had issue in walking and we had a 20 month toddler so he was kind enough to edit the tour on the go to ensure that my parents were able to be all and enjoy . Edit the tour didn’t mean we didn’t get to know about the history of the royal mile , place intially not part of the tour were added and how 3 hrs passéd we never realised A must visit if you want to really know about the history of Edinburgh

Marsha_O

27 Apr, 2024

Highly recommend. Great history insight. I recommend you do tour when you first get here. Helps you navigate the area.

Henry_S

24 Apr, 2024

Thoroughly enjoyed our 3-hour tour with Stuart. We revisited several places mentioned afterwards to enjoy further, crisscrossing the route. It was a group of 12 that he handled effortlessly. The history woven into the walk brought a new light to pivotal points and makes so much more sense than when we originally learned it. We are already going back and rereading history with a different eye. Highly recommend! Ask him questions and enjoy.

laurainesa2023

24 Apr, 2024

I had a wonderful time on the Royal Mile walking tour led by Stuart. He was entertaining and had deep knowledge on the history of Scotland. The speed of the walking tour was perfect. We visited hidden historical gems in the city on Edinburgh including major landmarks like Edinburgh Castle. I truly enjoyed the tour and would recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh.

LariRhyne_S

24 Apr, 2024

The tour was great. We did it on our first day in Edinburgh. Very informative and entertaining. Thanks.

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Craig did an amazing job guiding the tour of Edinburgh. It is a beautiful city and I want to go back!

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A must do for your trip to Edinburgh

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Great Tour. Highly recommend. Experience the Royal Mile behind the shops.

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Personalized tour

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Fantastic historical walking tour with David. His knowledge and experience in this field was outstanding

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A first-rate walking tour

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Old Edinburgh

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Great welcome to Edinburgh

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One of the best tours ever!

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Not to be missed!

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Great tour!

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Unmissable!

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Perfect deep dive into Edinburgh

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Walking with Stuart!!!

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A Historical Walk and Talk in Old Edinburgh

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Authentic, amusing and informative

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Beckham’s Royal Mile Experience

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Excellent Tour - full of beautiful and interesting sites!

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Excellent tour!

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Best suited for a slow paced tour.

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Best Walking Tour of Edinburgh for History Lovers

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Stuart was wonderful!!

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Perfect, Authentic, Unforgettable

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