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15 Best Old Town & Royal Mile Walking Tours In Scotland

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The 15 Scottish old town & royal mile walking tours travellers book the most, gathered in one place with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

15 Best Old Town & Royal Mile Walking Tours In Scotland

Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour - Meeting up by Caffe Nero and stepping into the Old Town maze
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Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

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1.Edinburgh: Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour

A 2-hour guided walk through UNESCO Old Town Edinburgh’s stories, landmarks, and Harry Potter clues, led by standout local guides.

Most Popular★ 4.8

“5 stars to KOFFE. He has a real talent for entertaining the group and good knowledge of the city’s and county’s history. What sets him apart is his ability to turn everyone into an active listener—he engages the whole group with his theatrical storytelling. Highly recommended!”

2,361 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by Little Fish Tours

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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh - George Heriot School and Edinburgh Castle Views From the Outside
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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour - Old Town closes and off-the-main-route corners
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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

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3.Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Historical Tour

A 1.5-hour Royal Mile walk with a published historian, exclusive Underground Vaults access, and Old Town closes, crime, and literature.

★ 4.5

“Our guide Mowen was dedicated , full of knowledge and fun. She deserves a big thank you. The tour is well worth taking if you like history and want to know more of Edinburgh then meats the eye . But - dress after the weather and wear comfortable shoes .. the tour is both in-…”

1,802 reviews1.5 hoursFrom $27by City of Edinburgh Tours

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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour - Starting Point and First Stops on the Royal Mile Walk
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Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

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4.Edinburgh: Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour

A 1-hour Old Town walk plus South Bridge underground vaults with period-costume guides, eerie Scottish tales, and wynds and closes.

★ 4.4

“didn't know what to expect, was very entertaining with lots of history which you could decide how much a tially happened yourself. dearie white was great fun and very engaging. highly recommend.”

1,768 reviews1 hourFrom $22by City of Edinburgh Tours

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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour - Black Death, Fear, and the Medicine You Thought You Knew
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Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

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5.Edinburgh: Dark Secrets of the Old Town Ghost Walking Tour

A 2-hour dark Old Town ghost walk: Canongate Kirkyard, Burke and Hare, witch trials, and haunted Old Calton Cemetery in Edinburgh.

★ 4.6

“The tour was fantastic! Very interesting with information about the history of Edinburgh. The tour guide Gavin was great, very knowledgeable and friendly. Thank you for this tour, I highly recommend it!”

1,671 reviews2 hoursFrom $24by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour - Usher Hall to Edinburgh Castle: grand architecture with sharp context
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Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

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6.Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

A small-group 3-hour Old Town walk in Edinburgh, from Usher Hall to Scott Monument, with standout stories, photos, and key sights.

★ 5.0

“The tour was the best three hours spent in Scotland. Our guide (and professional historian!), Dr Alison, told us lots of fascinating stories, and most importantly she made the tour feel like an acquaintance with Edinburgh. Also she adapted to us: asked us what we already know and what we are most interested about.”

1,596 reviews3 hours (approx.)From $48.54by Edinburgh Guided Tour

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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour - Niddry Wynd and South Bridge vaults: what you’re actually seeing
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Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

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7.Old Town Historical and Underground Tour

Edinburgh Old Town meets underground vaults on a small-group, relaxed tour. Visits Tron Kirk, Niddry Wynd, and Canongate Kirkyard.

★ 5.0

“We enjoyed this tour with Sessions. I hadn’t seen the underground vaults before so it was interesting to hear how they were used and how they were discovered under South Bridge. There were lots of great details about the buildings and notables of the Old Town.”

1,574 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $27.74by City of Edinburgh Tours

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Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

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8.Afternoon Old Town and Underground Ghost Tour 1:15, 3:15, 5:15

A family-friendly Edinburgh Old Town and underground ghost tour with character guides, spooky vault stories, and crowd-free small groups for about $22.

★ 5.0

“Queen Mary was an entertaining ghost but needs more polishing on her delivery. She engaged us and our 10 year old child, and toned down some stories for age appropriate language. Still an Edinburgh tour lead by a ghost so it's not without its darker elements. Spots are narrow and cramped at times.”

1,468 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $22.19by City of Edinburgh Tours

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Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour - Where you start and where you end (and why it matters)
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Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

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9.Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour

A 2-hour guided walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, from medieval to modern stories, ending at Greyfriars Kirkyard. Great value at $24.96.

★ 5.0

“Very informative. Now I see the city with different eyes. History and places were a good match. There were also many tips.Auto-translated”

1,016 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $24.96by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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Edinburgh: Old Town History Walking Tour - Finding the start near St. Giles’ Cathedral (the black umbrella tip)
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Edinburgh: Old Town History Walking Tour

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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included - Start at the Fringe shop: meeting point and first move
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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

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11.Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile Walking Tour – Ticket Included

135-minute Edinburgh walk covering the Royal Mile landmarks and guided Castle highlights, with entry included and time to explore more.

★ 4.8

“Xenon was awesome and full of very good information and the only suggestion would be to walk more and less standing in the cold for up to 20 min at a time.”

525 reviews2.3 hoursFrom $68by Edinburgh Walking Tours - Clan Pascual Tours

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Edinburgh: Immersive Old Town Historical Walking Tour - Mercat Cross on the Royal Mile: Trade, Announcements, and Power
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Edinburgh: Immersive Old Town Historical Walking Tour

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Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour - Starting at Sir James Young Simpson: Get Oriented Fast
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Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

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13.Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

A 2-hour Edinburgh Old Town history walk along the Royal Mile, Greyfriars, Grassmarket, and St Giles, with small groups and big stories.

★ 5.0

“We really lived this Tour! Zander was so full of information, he was able to answer any question that was asked! This is a definite must-do Tour! Thanks, Zander!”

216 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $24.95by Local Eyes Tours

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Edinburgh: Dark History Royal Mile Walking Tour - What Makes Edinburgh’s Dark History Tour Feel Different from a Ghost Walk
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Edinburgh: Dark History Royal Mile Walking Tour

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14.Edinburgh: Dark History Royal Mile Walking Tour

2-hour Royal Mile walk in Edinburgh’s Old Town with a live guide, focusing on murders, plague, witches, and Canongate Graveyard.

★ 4.9

“Tour was amazing . Callum our guide was Brillant so knowledgeable and even the rain didn’t spoil the evening . Would highly recommend for anyone who wants a genuine history tour without any gimmicks . Lynn & Ron”

197 reviewsFrom $22by All-Star Guides

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Edinburgh: Old Town's Highlights Walking Tour - Stop 1: Royal Mile at 130 High Street and the street-life layer
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Edinburgh: Old Town’s Highlights Walking Tour

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