The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood & Royal Mile

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| Edinburgh, United Kingdom

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Free Cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Instant ticket delivery

Mobile Ticket

Pickup available

Duration

5 hours

Wheelchair accessible

Audio guide

Live guide

Holyrood audioguide
Local Tour Guide
Holyrood Palace ticket
Edinburgh Castle ticket

Coffee and/or Tea
Tips
Public transportation

Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Public transportation options are available nearby
Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues

Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh’s old Town and its royal highlights in 5 hours. The tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This is a small-group activity.

At Edinburgh Castle you will see the Honours of Scotland and hear the stories behind Scotland’s kings and queens....

Duration 5 Hours
Group Tour
Max 18 people in the group

1
Edinburgh Castle
Our first stop is Edinburgh Castle, the fortress that crowns one of the seven hills of the city.
We pass beneath the ancient portcullis into a realm of kings and queens, home to the Royal Palace and the Crown Room which houses the Honours of Scotland, our Crown Jewels.
Learn...
- Duration 2 Hours•
- Admission Ticket Included•
- Guided Experience
2
Victoria Street
Dedicated to Queen Victoria, Victoria Street is the most photographed street in Edinburgh, famed for its romantic architecture and sweeping curve. From the Castle we will stroll down to this very colourful thoroughfare, where quirky independent shops and vibrant facades line the way.
- Duration 15 Minutes•
- No Admission Ticket Required

St Giles' Cathedral

At St Giles’ Cathedral we will have to reflect on recent history: in September 2022 thousands came to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and in July 2023 King Charles III attended a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication as the Honours of Scotland were officially presented...

Duration 25 Minutes•
Admission Ticket Included

Royal Mile

As we walk along the Royal Mile we will slip into a few historic closes (what we call alleyways) to see how these narrow lanes, which could reach up to ten stories in height, once served as homes, workshops and shortcuts through the Old Town. We will also stop at...

Duration 25 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Canongate Kirk

From the castle esplanade we follow the Royal Mile, the historic spine and main medieval thoroughfare that links Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Along the way we unravel centuries of drama, from royal processions and coronations to the Reformation, Covenanters and the Jacobite rising. We pause at the...

Duration 20 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

White Horse Close

White Horse Close is traditionally linked to the royal stables of Holyroodhouse.
Local legend says Mary, Queen of Scots kept her favorite horse here.
It is one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque street corners.

Duration 5 Minutes•
No Admission Ticket Required

Palace of Holyroodhouse

Our final stop is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal residence of the British monarchy in Scotland, where state ceremony meets centuries of history. Here Mary, Queen of Scots received envoys and held court, and under Charles II the palace regained its Baroque architectural splendour. Each summer the Royal Company...