2–3 hours
Guided in English
Instant confirmation
Private tour

Highlights

Start your journey at Parliament Square beside St Giles’ Cathedral, the architectural heart of Edinburgh’s legal and spiritual heritage . Here you’ll learn about the Mercat Cross, the Old Tolbooth, and the iconic Heart of Midlothian mosaic. Walk east down the Royal Mile—through Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, Canongate, and Abbey Strand—a mile-long corridor linking Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace Descend into Mary King’s Close, a subterranean medieval lane sealed under the City Chambers in 1753. Haunted by myths and ghost stories, this immersive stop evokes Edinburgh’s underworld past . Stroll south into Greyfriars Kirkyard, filled with tombstones tied to real tales—witchcraft trials, grave robbing, and the famous dog Greyfriars Bobby. Head west through Grassmarket, once a medieval marketplace and execution site. Wander through Victoria Street, famed for its colourful façades and boutique charm—rumoured inspiration for Diagon Alley in Harry Potter.

Inclusions

What's included

Snacks
Parking Fees

What's not

Entrance Fees

Itinerary

• Covers top landmarks: Royal Mile, St Giles, Castle views, Holyrood. • Reveals hidden gems: underground closes, writer’s corners, kirkyard tales. • Mixes historical narrative with pop culture (JK Rowling, Bobby, poets). • Perfect 2 hour duration—ideal for first-time visitors.
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1 h

Cancellation

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

Reviews

5.0

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Know before you go

Meeting point: Look for the guide holding the stickers and wearing a tartan bonnet! Easy to spot he’s 6’2 and sticks out.
Pickup: Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
Ticket type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Operated by: Wee Scottish Tours

Public transportation options are available nearby
Specialized infant seats are available
Suitable for all physical fitness levels

How it compares in Edinburgh

Its from-price is 47% above the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
It is shorter than most of them.
By number of reviews it ranks 830 of 1253.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.

Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.

Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.

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