Title: Royal Mile Tours - Book Now | Expedia.com [Royal Mile Hotels](https://expedia.com/Royal-Mile-Hotels.0-l6129680-0.Travel-Guide-Filter-Hotels)[Car Rentals in Royal Mile](https://expedia.com/Car-Rentals-In-Royal-Mile.d6129680.Car-Rental-Guide)[Old Town Edinburgh Vacations](https://expedia.com/Old-Town-Edinburgh.d179568.Destination-Travel-Guides) # Royal Mile Tours ![The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/d9bc8d4a-e17a-41ba-b7bc-a4a59dc83e4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/d9bc8d4a-e17a-41ba-b7bc-a4a59dc83e4f.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Royal Mile showing a church or cathedral and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/e309cc34-5416-4517-9fe2-f2381e8ba2b0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![The Royal Mile featuring a bar, a city and street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/dd00fcd8-6f23-47c6-a3e1-4324bda5ea5d.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ![Royal Mile which includes a house and heritage architecture](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6129680/a7bad922-893f-410c-85ea-d6d68665c2bd.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1040&h=580&q=mediumHigh) ## Visit Royal Mile Activities Reviews --- --- #### Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options. Go for a sightseeing trip along the Royal Mile, a series of streets that forms the main artery of Edinburgh’s Old Town, the oldest part of the city. This ancient cobblestone route stretches from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. It has been used by pedestrians for hundreds of years, and houses some of the city’s most fascinating old buildings.Start your journey near the castle to the west and make your way down the hill. You’ll pass numerous pubs, restaurants and small independent stores. Visit Parliament Square on the south side to see Parliament House, which today is the home of several law courts.While you are in the square, step into St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mother Churchof Presbyterianism. It has been a place of worship for nearly a thousand years. Before you go inside, look down at the cobbles near the cathedral’s west entrance. You should see the Heart of Midlothian, a heart-shaped mosaic that marks the spot where the Old Tolbooth, a prison built in the 1400s, once stood.Learn more about the city’s past at the People’s Story, a museum that tells the history of Edinburgh’s ordinary citizens from medieval times to the present day. Explore the interior of Gladstone's Land, a surviving 17th-century townhouse. Go to the Canongate graveyard to see the final resting place of many famous Scots, including the economist and philosopher Adam Smith. Learn about the production of the country’s national drink and sample the “water of life” at the Scotch Whisky Heritage Centre.Wander off the main street to explore the narrow passages and alleys that have changed little in hundreds of years. The Royal Mile ends at the gates of the Palace of Holyroodhouse. This royal residence is open throughout the year except when members of the British royal family are there.It takes about 20 minutes to walk the Royal Mile, but you may want to give yourself at least a couple of days to explore it in full. ## Plan a trip to see Royal Mile Price found within the past 48 hours. Click for updated prices. ![Murrayfield Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1050000/1040700/1040662/13b911b1_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Murrayfield Hotel Murrayfield $1,374 per person Apr 24 - Apr 30 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI) 8.8/10 Excellent! (1,000 reviews) Beautiful room, great staff Reviewed on Feb 9, 2026 ![Grassmarket hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/2000000/1330000/1328500/1328466/71af05bd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### Grassmarket hotel Old Town Edinburgh $1,547 per person Apr 24 - Apr 30 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI) 8.6/10 Excellent! (1,002 reviews) Everything was good clean room Great staff already booked for November Reviewed on Feb 25, 2026 ![The Scotsman Hotel](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/1000000/580000/570900/570820/245adcbd_y.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) ### The Scotsman Hotel Old Town Edinburgh Save 100% on your flight $2,434 per person Apr 24 - Apr 30 found 1 day ago Roundtrip flight included New York (JFK) to Edinburgh (EDI) 9.2/10 Wonderful! (1,002 reviews) 1st and best: you could not find a more helpful, professional and lovely staff. 2nd: The Scotsman is a step away from The Royal Mile: so museums, the Castle, Holyrood, restaurants, St. Giles,etc. Walking is easy. Shopping is a given. One thing to know about The Scotsman: there are stairs. The lift is in the process of repair so there are lots of stairs. But that being said: staff will help with all of it. 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[](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-city-bike-tour-choice-of-e-bike-or-manual.a919046.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4734766/c80b3e7c-2998-4e08-aa1b-dfe99d16e134.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Scenic Bike Tour 3h 9.4/10 151 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $60 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-scenic-bike-tour.a4734766.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Brooding Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands single day tour.](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/2708593/625accc9-7f72-4e56-853a-2698975a5734.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Brooding Glencoe and the Scottish Highlands single day tour. 10h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $961 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/brooding-glencoe-and-the-scottish-highlands-single-day-tour.a2708593.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Scottish Greens: Private Luxury Golf Course Day Trip](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46924117/941c8e1a-1fec-4633-9055-b4c436f12250.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Scottish Greens: Private Luxury Golf Course Day Trip 8h Free cancellation available $534 includes taxes & fees per adult\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/scottish-greens-private-luxury-golf-course-day-trip.a46924117.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour)](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/48498073/fd13cdf8-c26b-4fb0-91ca-c78b7d3507c3.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Beyond Edinburgh (Half Day Tour) 5h 10/10 14 Viator reviews $601 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/beyond-edinburgh-half-day-tour.a48498073.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Private Guided Day Tour in Scottish Highlands](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/46373936/7cf46bee-3935-4e8a-9676-36a69c23f498.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Private Guided Day Tour in Scottish Highlands 9h 10/10 2 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $1,202 includes taxes & fees per traveler\* \*Get lower prices by selecting more than 2 adults [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/private-guided-tour-in-scottish-highlands.a46373936.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ### Holiday & seasonal tours [See all 19 activities](https://expedia.com/things-to-do/search?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&filter.categories=HolidaySeasonalTours) ![The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/840791/7a17567d-2de7-47ab-803b-45afed6f6924.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### The World Famous Underground Ghost Tour 1h 15m 9/10 1,635 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/the-world-famous-underground-ghost-tour.a840791.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4846596/c270b82d-e8a1-4bbc-a2c7-74200610fb38.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky 2h 9.4/10 1,309 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-evening-ghost-tour-with-whisky.a4846596.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4538495/f77d7e5e-c4e6-4e02-a1a4-3a3a5637a674.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Haunted Underground Vaults and Graveyard Tour 1h 30m 9.4/10 2,388 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $32 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-haunted-underground-vaults-and-graveyard-tour.a4538495.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4939650/cfe9bf65-0957-480f-a256-37e1b2d1c45c.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour 1h 15m 9.8/10 100 Viator reviews Free cancellation available $24 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-witches-and-history-walking-tour.a4939650.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4530339/73acfbe7-3239-4e3e-ba03-ab0149cb14cd.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Late-Night Underground Vaults Terror Tour 1h 15m 9.4/10 1,379 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $35 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-late-night-underground-vaults-terror-tour.a4530339.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4846155/c48c83f7-29f1-4b97-be6c-322f040d95df.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Comedy Horror Ghost Bus Tour 1h 15m 9/10 1,507 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $28 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-comedy-horror-ghost-bus-tour.a4846155.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/44624690/b70c63df-08fd-4caa-b11c-907c540f3d83.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Witches & Haunted History Walking Tour 1h 15m 9.8/10 438 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $20 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-witches-old-town-walking-tour-underground-vault.a44624690.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4542957/dff22f10-9bdd-45dc-b82b-a28d54fc3388.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Evening Underground Ghost Tour 1h 15m 9/10 1,108 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $25 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-evening-underground-ghost-tour.a4542957.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Underground Vaults and Graveyard Evening Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/4862683/060c8278-112d-491e-af61-94afa3b52d34.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Underground Vaults and Graveyard Evening Tour 1h 45m 9/10 186 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $39 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-underground-vaults-and-graveyard-evening-tour.a4862683.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ![Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour](https://mediaim.expedia.com/localexpert/5212783/c2e4b0c9-2191-4338-982a-d01c743a5b93.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=500&rh=280) ### Edinburgh: Multi-Sensory Adults Haunted Vaults Night Tour 1h 9/10 164 GetYourGuide reviews Free cancellation available $33 includes taxes & fees per adult [](https://www.expedia.com/things-to-do/edinburgh-small-group-haunted-underground-vaults-night-tour.a5212783.activity-details?&rid=6129680&location=Royal+Mile&swp=off) ## Reviews of Royal Mile 4.6 Top Destination 5 - Excellent 277 4 - Good 113 3 - Okay 13 2 - Disappointing 5 1 - Terrible 0 ### 5/5 - Excellent Verified traveler This is a really interesting walk. One of the local history tours would be worthwhile. We enjoyed it. ### Popular places to visit ![Scottish Parliament showing street scenes](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081323/b5a0d3b3-d2af-4401-8f21-c9b062257be0.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Scottish Parliament As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions. [](https://expedia.com/Scottish-Parliament-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6081323.Vacation-Attraction) ![Holyrood Palace was built in 1671, is located at the bottom of Royal Mile in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/500995/22b6cafc-6851-43a7-b8e9-e38a483371c3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Palace of Holyroodhouse Palace of Holyroodhouse is just one of the places to see in Edinburgh, so why not enjoy the other things to explore during your travels? Experience the area's acclaimed art scene and lively festivals. [](https://expedia.com/Palace-Of-Holyroodhouse-Abbeyhill.d500995.Vacation-Attraction) ![Holyrood Abbey :) I found the Abbey quite peaceful after a day walking up and down the Royal Mile. At one end sits Edinburgh Castle and the other end is Holyrood Palace. The Palace itself is pretty and fun on the inside. The Abbey on the outside is where all the history seems to come alive. We ended up being there on a drizzly morning and the rain made everything seem crisp and fresh. There’s a fee to get in and see Holyrood but it’s worth visiting at least once to see the Abbey and the gardens. #history](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/a893110b-eef7-4c84-9f57-5d705fd1b141.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Holyrood Abbey You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a visit to Holyrood Abbey. Discover the acclaimed art scene and shops in this family-friendly area. [](https://expedia.com/Holyrood-Abbey-Abbeyhill.d553248621532494560.Vacation-Attraction) ![Our Dynamic Earth aerial view in Old Town Edinburgh, Scotland, UK. Old town Edinburgh is a UNESCO World Heritage Site since 1995. ](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/6081307/30393f29-3c74-42b1-83f8-faa2c5a14f63.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Dynamic Earth You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's entertainment choices and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Our-Dynamic-Earth-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d6081307.Vacation-Attraction) ![Calton Hill Observatory, Edinburgh, Scotland, UK](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/553248621533025762/08ea458b-f37d-43f1-8566-cdab837ea2ad.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Burns Monument You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and shops. [](https://expedia.com/Burns-Monument-Old-Town-Edinburgh.d553248621533025762.Vacation-Attraction) ![Bakehouse Close © Paul Cunningham-Edinburgh Photo Guy Bakehouse Close, Canongate on Edinburgh's Royal Mile is one of my favourite closes, because it's so well preserved. Edinburgh Heritage have documents from the 1700's with all the names of the people that lived in the historic close, including Lord Adam Gordon; David Doig, merchant; William Dunbar, weaver and Ewen. Visiting here gives a good impression of what living in the old city must have been like.](https://images.trvl-media.com/place/1100/c4b187cf-dfe0-481c-8de6-cc012d6486f4.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=900&h=506&q=mediumHigh) #### Museum of Edinburgh You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's lively festivals and acclaimed theater scene. 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