Royal Mile Closes Tour in Edinburgh - Book online at Civitatis.com

Name: Royal Mile Closes Tour
Brand: Civitatis
Price: 15.92 USD
Rating: 9.8 (70 reviews)

Our very friendly guide Fatima explained everything very well. We're so glad we chose this tour.

Manuel Angel

On this tour, we'll delve into Edinburgh's most iconic alleyways. We'll travel back in time to discover the hidden side of the Royal Mile.

Details

Duration

2 hours 30 minutes.

Language

The activity takes place with a guide that speaks in English.

Included

English–speaking guide

Supporting documents

Electronic voucher. Have it on your phone.

Accessibility

Not wheelchair accessible.

Sustainability

All services meet our

Pets

Allowed.

Frequently asked questions

If you have other questions, contact us

Free cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.

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Meeting point

Upper Bow, 1

Where does the activity end?

Holyrood Palace

Reviews of our customers

9.8

Exceptional 819 Travelers·70 reviews

October 10, 2026
Manuel Angel
Spain
Our very friendly guide Fatima explained everything very well. We're so glad we chose this tour.
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August 21, 2026
Francisco
Spain
We really enjoyed the tour. Plus, our guide, Maria, made it super interesting.
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August 4, 2026
David I Lourdes Navau
Barcelona, Spain
Our guide Maria was super professional and very good. The tour is highly recommended.
With friends
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July 2, 2026
Eva Maria Gonzalez Lopez
Gijon, Spain
The activity was very interesting. We explored a large part of the alleyways. The guide was great and very entertaining.
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June 17, 2026
Stella Maris
Buenos Aires, Argentina
A fantastic activity! Maria, our guide, told us about the different alleyways. She showed us beautiful hidden corners, inaccessible to tourists, and t...
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June 15, 2026
Anónimo
Spain
Very good, it's the story of the city seen through the alleyways.
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June 11, 2026
Susana
Estadilla, Spain
We really enjoyed the tour. Maria was very friendly and approachable and explained everything wonderfully.
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June 10, 2026
Melania
Spain
We'd done other free tours of the city before, and this one really surprised us, as they told us new and very interesting things. María was a 10/10; i...
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June 7, 2026
Carolina Estrada
Colombia
The tour was excellent. We'd been in Edinburgh for several days and had no idea what these places held, so we were pleasantly surprised. I highly reco...
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May 19, 2026
Maria Victoria
Villalbilla, Spain
It was very enjoyable, and the person who gave it, I think his name was Javier, was an open book; he knew what he was talking about and made many hist...
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On this tour, we'll delve into Edinburgh's most iconic alleyways. We'll travel back in time to discover the hidden side of the Royal Mile.

Activity Details

Edinburgh's alleyways, or closes, bear witness to the fascinating history of the Scottish capital. To discover their secrets, we'll meet at 1 Upper Bow, just off the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, and begin our tour of the Royal Mile's closes!

We'll travel through the city's past as we descend the Royal Mile. It will feel like stepping back in time! The closes are characterised by narrow, ancient passages where some of the most important chapters in Edinburgh's history have been played out. To uncover their tales, we'll enter some of the most famous, such as Bake House Close, Dunbar's Close and James Court.

During the tour, we'll learn the stories behind prominent figures such as David Hume, one of the most important philosophers of the time; Allan Ramsay, a poet fundamental to understanding Scottish literature; or Adam Smith, the father of modern economics.

As we stroll along the Royal Mile, we'll also get to know the merchants who contributed to the development of Edinburgh or the legends that surround these alleys. You'll surely see these nooks and crannies from a different perspective now!

In the final stretch of the tour, we'll enter the hidden gardens of the city, where we'll find architectural gems that will leave you fascinated. Finally, we'll admire Holyroodhoyse Palace and the National Parliament of Scotland, as well as the emblematic Arthur's Seat, at the end of the Royal Mile.

After 2.5 hours in total, we'll say our goodbyes and bring the tour to an end.

Points of interest in Edinburgh

Royal Mile Edinburgh Castle Greyfriars Kirkyard Palace of Holyroodhouse

Types of activities in Edinburgh

Guided tours and free tours Day trips Food and Wine Experiences

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On this tour, we'll delve into Edinburgh's most iconic alleyways. We'll travel back in time to discover the hidden side of the Royal Mile.

Activity Details

After 2.5 hours in total, we'll say our goodbyes and bring the tour to an end.

Royal Mile Closes Tour