Royal Mile Tours and Tickets

Edinburgh is known for its dark past, and this 75-minute evening walking tour is the original one to showcase the city's historically sinister and spooky side. Discover the hidden 'wynds' (alleys) and closes of the Old Town as you learn their mysteries and horrors; visit the ghost-ridden Greyfriars Kirkyard; and explore the city's underground vaults to uncover their spirits and secrets. Your tour is led by a creepily costumed guide.

Delve into Edinburgh's ghoulish side with an 80 minute early evening walking tour of the city's eeriest sites!  As you venture down the historic  Royal Mile you will hear tales of torture, witchcraft, plague and mayhem from your local ghoslty guide - Mr Alexander Clapperton (deceased) - a former Edinburgh cemetery director.  Learn about and meet infamous apparitions such as the Mad Monk of Cowgate, the witch Agnes Fynnie, and the wild and bloody Higlander Rhuari McLeod.  Prepare yourself for a night of good fun in the shadows!

Ride through Edinburgh in a glass-roofed, convertible mini coach on this 50-minute hop-on-hop-off tour. Learn the history, culture and traditions of this UNESCO World Heritage Site with a small group of fellow travelers, limited to 15 people or fewer. Stop by some of the area's top attractions, such as the Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle and Edinburgh's central university area. Hear an insider's perspective on the vibrant city via the onboard audio commentary.

Get a night in Edinburgh off to a spooky start on an early evening 75-minute walking tour of the Old Town's lanes and underground vaults. Led by a costumed guide, explore the old quarter's secret 'wynds' (alleys) and closes, hearing tales of their 18th-century slums and stories of murders and crimes. Then, head into the city's underground vaults where ghosts and spirits are still said to lurk.

This tour is aimed at families with children of primary school age or under. The whole family is dressed up in Scottish costumes, kids are given a visit booklet and the visit is fun. Full of anecdotal stories, legends, stories of Queens and bandits, legendary animals, battles and knights it promises to keep your little ones engaged and interested. We cover mostly the Old Town and a little bit of the New Town to give an introduction to both parts the city. The tour is given by Karine and her toddler Luc, it lasts about 2 hours. It is suitable for families with a pushchair and babies in babycarriers. Breastfeeding mothers welcome and toilet stops possible during the tour.The tour departs at the entrance of the French Consulate on West Parliament Square (opposite St Giles Cathedral)

Learn about Edinburgh past and present on a private walking tour with an insider guide, who shares information about the city's royal history and colorful characters, some of whom have inspired books and well-known stories. Get tips on where to eat and drink around the city, and see sights on and off the Royal Mile and near Greyfriars Kirk. You'll enjoy one-on-one attention from a private guide on this tour that caters to couples, families and small groups looking for a more personal experience.

Maximize time spent in Edinburgh with this full-day private driving tour in a traditional London taxi. With a group of up to four people, set out to see popular landmarks including Edinburgh Castle, Rosslyn Chapel, the Royal Mile, and the Scottish Parliament. Learn about history and Scottish culture from your private guide.

See the best of medieval yet modern Edinburgh this 2-hour walking tour with skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle. As you walk, listen as your guide shares the history of this formidable city with ancient Roman roots and UNESCO-listed pockets. Explore atmospheric cobbled walkways along the Royal Mile, breeze into Edinburgh Castle to witness royal opulence, and pass iconic locations like St Giles Cathedral, Parliament Square and John Knox House.

Delve into old Edinburgh's history and often grisly past on this 1-hour Old Town and Underground Vaults walking tour. Explore the cobbled lanes off the Royal Mile as your costumed guide shares creepy and entertaining tales about murder, mysteries and the city's dark days. Then, explore the South Bridge vaults, once the lairs of bodysnatchers and killers, and thought to be haunted. An early afternoon departure makes the tour family-friendly.

Journey through Edinburgh's grisliest tales with a 2-hour haunted walking tour. Experience the ghastly histories of monsters, madness and murder that cast a dark shadow on the capital city. Discover the stories and sites of witch trials, pagan rituals and executions, and hear about local monsters that live in urban myth. Then visit the chilling Old Calton Burial Ground or Canongate Kirkyard cemetery to learn about body-snatching and some of the infamous interred.

Explore Edinburgh with a private guide during this walking tour. Meet your local guide right at your hotel and set out to see the city's popular landmarks along with some off the beaten path places. Explore the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle and visit a historic pub for lunch. The itinerary of this private tour can be customized according to your interests.

Embark on an enriching 3.5 or 7-hour walking tour of Edinburgh's cultural and historical highlights with a private guide. While you listen to insightful commentary, you'll visit iconic landmarks and hidden gems according to an itinerary tailored to your interests. Explore the cobbled streets of the Old Town, gaze at Edinburgh Castle on its rocky perch and ascend to the summit of Calton Hill for panoramic city views. On this private tour, you'll receive the undivided attention of your guide while gaining unique insight into the Scottish capital.

Scotland is renowned for its unique cuisine, but Edinburgh's foodie hotspots are best explored with a local guide. On this 3-hour small-group walking tour, discover the UNESCO-listed Old and New Towns, and sample Scottish classics such as Haggis, Neeps and Tatties, Scotch whisky, and afternoon tea.

Explore Edinburgh without the hassle of driving or using public transit on a private sightseeing tour with round-trip hotel transport. Your driver, who navigates for you, points out top landmarks and architectural gems, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood House. With the flexibility to customize your itinerary and inside recommendations from your driver, this private tour is a popular choice for newcomers who wish to orient themselves in the city.

Delve into Edinburgh's horrific history on this evening ghost bus tour. With your spooky local guide, visit the city's most terrifying locations, haunted by infamy and restless spirits! From your seat in a double-decker vintage bus, gaze at eerie sites such as Greyfriars Kirk, Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket and the Royal Mile. Throughout the 1-hour trip, hear anecdotes and facts about Edinburgh's chilling past, replete with bloody executions, unspeakable tortures and murder.

It is in French so a must for those from French speaking countries with a limited English. The essential Old Edinburgh in 2.5 hours. Join a group guided walking tour of Edinburgh in French full of history, iconic characters and rich in culture and local tradition & legends

Embrace the best that Edinburgh has to offer on a 3-hour small-group walking tour of the Royal Mile. You'll cover everything along the famous route, starting in the Lawnmarket and following it down to Holyroodhouse and Scottish Parliament. Listen as your guide tells you the little-known stories of the city's most important people and events, before returning to a central location.

Iona and Mull are two of the most scenic islands of Scotland's Inner Hebrides and this multi-day tour from Edinburgh visits both. Cruise out to Mull from Oban; discover the islands' Celtic history at Iona Abbey; and enjoy photo opportunities at Glen Coe and Loch Lomond.

See the best of Scotland in one action-packed day on this 12.5-hour Glencoe, Loch Ness and the Highlands tour from Edinburgh. Pass Stirling Castle on route to Kilmahog with a guide, then continue through Rannoch Moor to the soaring Highland peaks of Glen Coe. Head along the banks of Loch Linnhe to Fort William and gaze over Ben Nevis - Scotland's highest mountain. Enjoy free time to explore Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle, and learn the famous legend of Nessie! Visit Inverness, then travel through the mighty Grampian Mountains to Edinburgh.

Edinburgh's stately streets hide a darker, more mysterious side of the city, rooted in its 18th-century slums, 'wynds,' (alleyways), and vaults. This 75-minute tour takes you back in time to this shadowy world, exploring dark cobbled lanes, a haunted cemetery, and underground vaults. As you explore, your costumed guide shares captivating tales of the city's history, along with stories of ghosts, murders, crimes, and more.