A historian or specialist local guide leads the walk; paid attraction entry and hotel pickup are excluded. 4.87 from 1,656 reviews at €42 per person for 3h.
In our comparison: #17 of 33 in Walking Tours, by rating weighted by review volume (see the comparison).
One price for every traveller: €42 per adult.
Children from €31 (ages 0 to 11). Option texts and prices come from the operator's listing; prices checked on Viator on 3 October 2026.
97% of ratings with a star breakdown are 4★ or 5★: 1,600 of 1,656
Star breakdown of all 1,656 ratings
Reviewers praise the guides' knowledge and personal attention, though some expected fuller Royal Mile coverage.
Written by Guidekin from the 100 most recent English reviews on Viator & Tripadvisor (15 August 2025 to 26 September 2026). Refreshed as new reviews arrive; last checked 4 October 2026.
Reviews are shown as the platforms publish them and removed when they disappear there.
Ratings collected from Guidekin, Viator & Tripadvisor.
View this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher.
10 min · Admission not includedBehold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!
35 min · Admission not includedEnter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).
15 minCome and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
10 minSee classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.
10 minThis museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.
20 minSee the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables.
10 minLearn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.
20 minView this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.
20 min · Admission not includedSee the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.
10 minCross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.
10 minSee this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).
10 min · Admission not includedThis tour is led by Edinburgh Guided Tour — a small team of exceptional Guides, including PHD Historians, a Professor, and a Museum Manager. Each guide handpicked for their intelligence and warmth. Their passion for Edinburgh shines through in every story they tell, from royal scandal to Enlightenment genius, from Harry Potter to historical rogues.
We keep our group size small — never more than 12 guests — so every participant enjoys a personal experience. No straining to hear in a crowd of 30!
Our guests consistently give us amazing reviews. These are not your average guides. They will Make History Come Alive.
• Guided Walking Tour of the Royal Mile and surrounds
• See the secret closes and wynds and all of the major sites
• Learn of the famous writers, poets, and economists who have made Edinburgh their home
• Visit famous landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars’ Kirkyard
• Take the opportunity to capture some amazing photographic opportunities
The operator's own notes, grouped by topic. Nothing here is added by Guidekin.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #17 of 33 | €42 | 3h | 4.87 (1656) | shared |
| Edinburgh Old Town: Historical Guided Walking Tour | €24 | 2h | 4.97 (1671) | shared |
| The Mountebank Comedy Walk of Edinburgh | €31 | 2h | 4.96 (2008) | shared |
| Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues! | €131 per group | 2h | 4.99 (243) | private |
Ranked #17 of 33 in Walking Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €4 to €114, median €31; typical length 2h. 9 of 33 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 33 Walking Tours