Walk the Royal Mile with a certified Blue Badge guide and see Edinburgh’s literary and political history up close. This two-hour Old Town tour covers Castle Rock, St Giles, and the famously haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard.
Walk the Royal Mile with a certified Blue Badge guide and see Edinburgh’s literary and political history up close. This two-hour Old Town tour covers Castle Rock, St Giles, and the famously haunted Greyfriars Kirkyard.
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Operated by Vox City International Ltd · Edinburgh, Scotland
A cool wind cuts across the Royal Mile as the guide gathers the group outside Castle Rock Café, umbrellas tucked under arms and boots clicking on ancient cobbles.
easy.
2 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels; requires ability to stand and walk on uneven surfaces for two hours.
Outside Castle Rock Café on the Lawnmarket (453 Lawnmarket); arrive five minutes early and look for a guide in a dark blue VoxCity uniform holding an umbrella.
Yes—infants and small children can use a pram or stroller, but expect cobbled surfaces which may be bumpy.
Live commentary is offered in English, French, or Spanish when selected at booking; an English city audio app is included.
Full refund available if cancelled at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
The Old Town grew around a volcanic plug and has been Edinburgh’s civic heart for centuries; Greyfriars Kirkyard contains graves of Covenanters and inspired literary legends.
Stick to marked paths and avoid leaning on carved stonework; support local businesses and follow local guidance to protect fragile historic sites.
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