• Explore the narrow closes and wynds of the Old Town
• Discover Scotland’s first Parliament building
• Meet the celebrated author of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
• Learn how Half-Hangit Maggie got her name…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.

Discover how the Royal Mile received its name. Marvel at the splendour of Scotland’s original Parliament Hall. Find out how Britain’s oldest equestrian statue shocked the ladies! Learn why, to this day, Scots spit on a stone heart. Explore closes and courtyards. Stand where the great and the good once lived and worked. Conclude your tour at Blair Street Interpretation Centre to find out more about the evolution of the city.

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.

TOUR GUIDE COMMENTS
I love giving visitors the ‘big picture’ about Old Edinburgh. The Royal Mile is a treasure trove and I am just passionate about sharing its history with visitors (and residents) alike.

VISITOR COMMENTS
I loved learning about things right in front of you that you would miss otherwise. The guide was really enthusiastic which made the tour so interesting.
2.15pm daily, Excluding 5th, 24th, 25th, 26th December