Old Town & Royal Mile Walks

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10 Best Old Town & Royal Mile Walks Tours In Scotland

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked old town & royal mile walks tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Old Town & Royal Mile Walks Tours In Scotland

Edinburgh, Edinburgh Ghost & Underground Vaults, Old Town & Royal Mile Walks, Tour Reviews, Tours, Walking Tours

Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

1.Underground Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh Old Town

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

2.Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

★ 5.0

Edinburgh Castle guided walking tour with entry ticket: royal palace stories, Great Hall history, photo stops, and time to explore.

“The tour itself is all outdoors, so bundle up accordingly. After the official tour you are able to go inside the various buildings, which is very cool. Our tour guide was extremely informative and entertaining. We loved it!”

5,540 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $51.32by Scotland City Tours - Somos Escocia

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May 30, 2026

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Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

3.Edinburgh Castle Guided Walking Tour in English

★ 5.0

Edinburgh Castle skip-the-line walk on the Royal Mile with a local guide, then time to explore on your own after 90 minutes.

“Energetic guide who loved history. Made for a great experience! I traveled alone but this tour company was extremely friendly”

5,214 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $52.70by Little Fish Tours

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May 30, 2026

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Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

4.Edinburgh Darkside Walking Tour: Mysteries, Murder and Legends

★ 5.0

A 2-hour evening walk on Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, with murder, witch trials, and cemetery stops plus Calton Hill views.

“Despite being brutally cold, our guide was excellent - colorful and lively. Our guide guide smartly kept us moving otherwise we may have stuck to the ground!”

3,862 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $29.02by Sandemans Tours

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May 30, 2026

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Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

5.Haunted Vaults Walking Tour in Edinburgh

★ 5.0

1-hour Haunted Vaults tour in Edinburgh: guided underground history, a torture exhibit, and paranormal stories, starting from $33.29.

“Fun and engaging tour into the Edinburgh vaults. Good history and storytelling on a quick 1 hour visit through a fascinating piece of history.”

2,183 reviews1 hour (approx.)From $33.29by Auld Reekie Tours Ltd

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May 30, 2026

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Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

6.Old Town Walking Tour History and Tales in Edinburgh

★ 5.0

2-hour guided Old Town walk in Edinburgh with stories and sights like St Giles and Mercat Cross. Mobile ticket; $24.96.

“Jule did a fabulous job with stories and history- I would highly recommend her tour!! She also gave great pointers on places to eat and drink! It was fun time!”

2,168 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $24.96by Little Fish Tours

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