--- title: Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 62 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.81 reviews: 1887 duration_minutes: 135 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Royal Mile walk with audio rank_in_category: 10 of 13 (Edinburgh Castle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/royal-mile-and-edinburgh-castle-small-group-walking-tour/ --- # Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour **Guidekin's take:** Combine the Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle with storytelling and selected Edinburgh sounds played through audio devices. Castle tickets, guiding and a take-home playlist are included; children under five cannot join. 4.81 from 1887 reviews at €62 per person for 2h 15m. ## Overview Edinburgh’s Master Storytellers, Mercat Tours, are redefining the walking tour, promising to enrich and deepen your connection with Edinburgh’s people and its past far beyond your visit. Take the Story Home: evoke the memories: - Listen to the tour playlist The castle towers over Edinburgh from up high on its ancient volcanic rock – a literal fortress, looking out over the city’s stunning landscapes. Battles and sieges were fought over it, royalty lived and died within its walls, and countless generations have been inspired by it. Step into Edinburgh Castle alongside your Master Storyteller, with all entry arrangements handled so you can stay immersed in the story. As a certified B Corporation, we're dedicated to responsible tourism practices that benefit our community and environment. Join an unrivalled journey into Edinburgh's past, engaging all the senses to create a truly memorable experience that lasts long after your visit. ## Before you book - Meeting point: Mercat Cross, - Entry ticket included: skip the ticket desk - 4 start times: between 09:30 and 14:00 - Wheelchair accessible: operator-marked - Children from €45: ages 5 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €62 per person - Duration: 2h 15m - Rating: 4.81/5 from 1887 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 96% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Mercat Tours ## What's included - Exclusive multi-sensory experience; with master Storyteller guides - Enhanced, hand-picked sounds of Edinburgh, delivered through TourTalk audio devices - Small group experience - Tickets to Edinburgh Castle with your Storyteller - Exclusive Sounds of Edinburgh Playlist ## Not included - Transportation to/from meeting point - Gratuities (if not already included) - Personal expenses - Bags larger than 25 liters (not permitted inside Edinburgh Castle) ## Itinerary 1. **St Giles' Cathedral** (5m) - View the exterior and hear the history. 2. **Parliament House** (5m) - View the exterior 3. **Edinburgh Old Town** (30m) - Explore on foot. Hear the history from your guide 4. **Royal Mile** (30m) - Explore on foot with your storytelling guide. 5. **John Knox House Museum** (5m) - View the exterior and discover the history with your guide 6. **St. Margaret's Chapel** (5m; admission included) - Included with castle entry ticket. 7. **Castlehill** (10m) - Enjoy the views over Edinburgh. 8. **Edinburgh Castle** (45m; admission included) - If the "castle included" option is selected you will enjoy a 45 minute introductory tour of Edinburgh Castle with your guide and then have as much free time as you like to explore the Castle afterwards ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 09:30, 12:00, 13:00, 14:00 - Schedule last checked: 2026-10-01 - These are published departures, not a live seat count; availability is confirmed at checkout. ## Cancellation For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time. ## Meeting point Mercat Cross, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RF. Look for the 8 sided monument with white Unicorn on top. You will find a member of our visitor services team waiting here to check you in. They will be dressed in black, holding an iPad, wearing an orange lanyard & holding a black & orange umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJE9cyrRXHh0gRDr3xNP7YhNM ## Good to know - Wheelchair accessible - Service animals allowed - Public transportation options are available nearby - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Tours are guaranteed all year round, so please dress for the weather, with comfortable shoes. - Please note: Edinburgh Castle will not admit visitors with bags larger than a 25litre capacity - Please note that we cannot accept babies or children under the age of 5 on this tour. ## Compared with other Edinburgh Castle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #10 of 13** | €62 | 2h 15m | 4.81 (1887) | shared | | [Edinburgh Full-Day Tour with Edinburgh Castle included](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-full-day-tour-with-edinburgh-castle-included/?format=md) | €114 | 5h | 4.95 (874) | shared | | [Edinburgh Castle 120-Minute In-Depth Experience with Expert Guide](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-120-minute-in-depth-experience-with-expert-guide/?format=md) | €55 | 2h | 4.96 (406) | shared | | [Edinburgh Castle Tickets and Tour - Local Expert Guide In a Kilt](/uk/edinburgh/tours/edinburgh-castle-tickets-and-tour-local-expert-guide-in-a-kilt/?format=md) | €46 | 1h 30m | 4.94 (665) | shared | Ranked #10 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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