Secrets of the Royal Mile

90 minute walking tour from £8.50

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is a treasure-chest of historic gems just waiting to be opened. Let your expert guide unfold the history of this fascinating street and reveal its unique place in the development of the Scottish nation.

Edinburgh’s Royal Mile is a treasure-chest of historic gems just waiting to be opened. Stroll with Mercat Tours’ expert guide down the narrow closes and wynds off the High Street - and down through the centuries to learn of Scotland’s cultural, criminal and political past.

Marvel at the splendour of Scotland’s original Parliament Hall and hear how a nation gained a throne but ultimately lost its sovereignty. Meet the celebrated author of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde. Discover why, to this day, Scots spit on a stone heart – and what it was about Britain’s oldest equestrian statue that shocked the ladies so!

This tour – the only one of its kind that runs throughout the year – is the ideal introduction to the Old Town of Edinburgh. It explores buildings and courtyards no bus can ever reach and is a superb backdrop to subsequent visits to attractions such as Edinburgh Castle, Gladstone’s Land and the Underground Vaults beneath the South Bridge.

The walk is a gently paced stroll over a relatively short distance and the guide is experienced in finding shelter from the elements!