Secrets of the Royal Mile Tour and Entrance to Edinburgh Castle for Two
Overview
Discover Edinburgh in a whole new light with this Secrets of the Royal Mile Tour and Entrance to Edinburgh Castle.
As you wander off the beaten path and hear the tales of the city’s culture, crime and politics, you’ll learn all the things the guide books wouldn’t tell you. From Edinburgh’s Victorian Mercat Cross, your tour will pass along the Royal Mile and back through time on the way to the jewel of the capital – Edinburgh Castle.
Wandering the castle, your guide will tell you of battles, sieges and royalty, and the countless generations that lived within its storied walls. Learn about the Scottish capital’s remarkable history on this intriguing tour.
- SKU
- PMTRM2
- Locations
- 1 in the UK
- People
- For 2
- Validity
- 12 Months
- Rating
- 4.9 (9)
What's Included
- A guided tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town for two
- Hear tales of the city’s cultures, crime and politics throughout the ages
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle for two
- See the city from on high and learn even more of its colourful history
- Experience gift pack including personalised voucher and message card
What happens on the day?
Your tour will begin at the city’s Victorian Mercat Cross, and after meeting your tour guide and historian you’ll be led through the streets and alleys of Edinburgh’s old Town on your way up the Royal Mile towards the dominating Edinburgh Castle.
Your tour includes entry to the castle, so you’ll be able to learn even more of the city’s secrets from the ancient fortress as you’re guided through its paths and across battlements.
Participant guidelines
- Minimum age: 18
- Please note that anyone deemed to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to take part in the tour
- The experience content, equipment used and restrictions may vary
Availability
The experience takes place Wednesday to Sunday at 10.00 and 13.00. Date restrictions may apply.
Please note that until the end of February 2022, the tour will be operating Friday, Saturday and Sunday only.
We recommend you book at least two weeks in advance to ensure that dates are available. All bookings are subject to availability.
Please allow a total of 2 hours and 15 minutes for your experience
What about insurance?
The centres contracted with us hold public liability insurance. We also hold contingency liability cover. You will not be liable for accidental damage to equipment, except where damage has been caused as a result of recklessness or wilful negligence.
Please ensure you are familiar with the terms and conditions of the experience.
How it works
Customer Reviews
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5
Ann
20/11/2019
A great day out.
We had a guide -William who made the experience enjoyable and so informative with a sense of humour. He pointed out lots of things which we wouldn’t have noticed and explained everything in an interesting manner.
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Sue B
14/10/2019
Really good day out
The guide was very knowledgeable and friendly, gave us lots of unusual info, and was happy to answer questions. And the castle was really interesting, and had lots of different elements and exhibitions to explore. Would recommend it to other people.
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Derek & Teresa
06/09/2019
Secrets of Royal Mile
Excellent tour. Our guide, Stefanie, was very clear and informative, also very friendly, helpful and approachable. First class.
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John S
12/06/2019
Best guided tour
Has to be one of the most entertaining and informative guided tours we’ve been on. Eva really knows her history of Edinburgh old town. The tour was just long enough time wise and the distance walked was set at a tempo that suited all the participants. Thank you Mercat tours.
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Suzanne
10/03/2019
Tour made the weather bearable!
Rachel our guide was very knowledgeable and made the tour fun even though we started out in the cold wind and rain. Thanks for a great afternoon.
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Malcolm
16/02/2019
A totally emersive experiance
We had a tour, only 7 of us, with a totally enthusiastic guide who made the whole experience personal.
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5
Helen
02/11/2018
Very interesting tour
Our two guides were extremely informative and gave us lots of fantastic stories whilst walking the Royal Mile. Thoroughly enjoyed it.
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5
Laura
21/09/2018
Brilliant Tour Guide
We really enjoyed this tour. Mercat are a very professional company and gave us all the information we needed for the tour - where it started and timings, etc. Our tour guide was Laura, whose knowledge was second to none and her way of telling a story filled with interesting facts and figures was excellent. She was very professional and made everyone feel included, setting a pace that ensured everyone had time to walk from place to place. Very good job Laura.
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4
Martin Window
06/05/2019
This Little Piggy Went to Mercat
We had a tour of The Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle with "Mercat Tours". The guide, Rachel, was very good, personable, friendly and seemed to be enjoying her job - which always helps.
Locations
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Scotland
- Edinburgh, Scotland