--- title: The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile lang: en type: tour city: Edinburgh country: United Kingdom price: 114 currency: EUR price_unit: per_person availability: bookable rating: 4.89 reviews: 119 duration_minutes: 300 languages: [en] free_cancellation: true guidekin_pick: Castle + Holyrood? rank_in_category: 7 of 13 (Edinburgh Castle Tours) schedule_checked: 2026-10-01 data_updated: 2026-10-01 canonical: https://guidekin.com/uk/edinburgh/tours/the-royal-tour-edinburgh-castle-holyrood-palace-and-royal-mile/ --- # The Royal Tour: Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace and Royal Mile **Guidekin's take:** Link Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace with a guided walk along the Royal Mile. Both entrance tickets and a Holyrood audioguide are included; moderate fitness is required, and the activity is not recommended for people with mobility issues. 4.89 from 119 reviews at €114 per person for 5h. **Castle + Holyrood?:** Book the Royal Tour for castle and Holyrood tickets plus a Royal Mile walk, requiring moderate fitness: €114 per person, 5h, 4.89 from 119 reviews. Trade-off: Not recommended for people with mobility issues. (last checked September 15, 2026) ## Overview Enjoy a tour of Edinburgh’s old Town and its royal highlights in 5 hours. The tour includes tickets to Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This is a small-group activity. At Edinburgh Castle you will see the Honours of Scotland and hear the stories behind Scotland’s kings and queens. Walk the Royal Mile with a local guide and discover the historic highlights of the medieval heart of Edinburgh. The tour will end at Holyroodhouse, the monarch’s official residence in Scotland. You will visit the palace at your own pace using the audio guide, which is included in the price of the tour. ## Before you book - Meeting point: You will meet your guide outside of the… - Starts 10:00: one departure a day - Children from €90: ages 7 to 15 ## Key facts - Price: from €114 per person - Duration: 5h - Rating: 4.89/5 from 119 reviews (collected from Guidekin & Viator & Tripadvisor) - Free cancellation (see policy below) - Recommended by 98% of travellers (share of four- and five-star reviews) - Operator: Clan Pascual Tours ## What's included - Holyrood audioguide - Local Tour Guide - Holyrood Palace ticket - Edinburgh Castle ticket ## Not included - Coffee and/or Tea - Tips - Public transportation ## Itinerary 1. **Edinburgh Castle** (2h; admission included) - Our first stop is Edinburgh Castle, the fortress that crowns one of the seven hills of the city. We pass beneath the ancient portcullis into a realm of kings and queens, home to the Royal Palace and the Crown Room which houses the Honours of Scotland, our Crown Jewels. Learn... 2. **Victoria Street** (15m) - Dedicated to Queen Victoria, Victoria Street is the most photographed street in Edinburgh, famed for its romantic architecture and sweeping curve. From the Castle we will stroll down to this very colourful thoroughfare, where quirky independent shops and vibrant facades line... 3. **St Giles' Cathedral** (25m) - At St Giles’ Cathedral we will have to reflect on recent history: in September 2022 thousands came to pay their respects to the late Queen Elizabeth II, and in July 2023 King Charles III attended a National Service of Thanksgiving and Dedication as the Honours of Scotland... 4. **Royal Mile** (25m) - As we walk along the Royal Mile we will slip into a few historic closes (what we call alleyways) to see how these narrow lanes, which could reach up to ten stories in height, once served as homes, workshops and shortcuts through the Old Town. We will also stop at the Mercat... 5. **Canongate Kirk** (20m) - From the castle esplanade we follow the Royal Mile, the historic spine and main medieval thoroughfare that links Edinburgh Castle with the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Along the way we unravel centuries of drama, from royal processions and coronations to the Reformation,... 6. **White Horse Close** (5m) - is traditionally linked to the royal stables of Holyroodhouse. Local legend says Mary, Queen of Scots kept her favorite horse here. It is one of Edinburgh’s most picturesque street corners. 7. **Palace of Holyroodhouse** (1h 30m; admission included) - Our final stop is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the royal residence of the British monarchy in Scotland, where state ceremony meets centuries of history. Here Mary, Queen of Scots received envoys and held court, and under Charles II the palace regained its Baroque... ## Schedule - Runs: daily - Departures: 10:00 - 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 You will meet your guide outside of the Scotch Whisky Experience, 354 Castlehill. This is a red sandstone building on the left side of the street. The tour guide will be holding a navy-blue umbrella. Map: https://www.google.com/maps/place/?q=place_id:ChIJC4HuXZrHh0gRTsppD6U08jA ## Good to know - Public transportation options are available nearby - Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries - Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health - Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness - Not recommended for travelers with mobility issues Booking asks for: dates of birth ## Compared with other Edinburgh Castle Tours | Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group | |---|---|---|---|---| | **This tour · #7 of 13** | €114 | 5h | 4.89 (119) | 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 #7 of 13 in Edinburgh Castle Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). 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