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Edinburgh's Royal Mile Side Streets and Stories Audio Guide
Edinburgh's Royal Mile Side Streets and Stories Audio Guide
Edinburgh's Royal Mile Side Streets and Stories Audio Guide
Edinburgh's Royal Mile Side Streets and Stories Audio Guide
Edinburgh's Royal Mile Side Streets and Stories Audio Guide

Edinburgh's Royal Mile Side Streets and Stories Audio Guide

By VoiceMap Audio Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is NZ$34 per adult
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  • 1h 45m
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Overview

Explore centuries of drama and intrigue on this self-guided walking tour along Edinburgh’s Royal Mile, where you'll uncover the stories of royals, rogues, and reformers that shaped the city’s history. Starting at Edinburgh Castle’s esplanade, the tour takes you through the Royal Mile’s four sections—Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, and Canongate—down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Along the way, you’ll encounter landmarks tied to figures like John Knox and Robert Fergusson, and hear about the city's haunted alleyways, notorious figures like William Brodie, and the darker side of Edinburgh’s past. Ending near the Scottish Parliament Building, this tour offers a deeper understanding of Edinburgh’s royal and rebellious history.

Activity location

  • The India Cross
    • 12 Ramsay Garden
    • EH1 2NA, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • The India Cross
    • 12 Ramsay Garden
    • EH1 2NA, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh's Royal Mile Side Streets and Stories Audio Guide in English
  • Activity duration is 1 hour and 45 minutes1h 45m
    1h 45m
  • Opening hours: Tue 12:00 am-11:59 pm
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$33.54 x 1 AdultNZ$33.54
Total
Price is NZ$33.54

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedGet unlimited, lifetime use of this tour, before your booking date and after it
  • What's includedWhat's includedThe virtual playback option, so you can listen to this tour like an audiobook from anywhere
  • What's includedWhat's includedOffline access to audio, maps, and geodata
  • What's includedWhat's includedFlexibility to explore at your own pace with a self-guided GPS tour
  • What's includedWhat's includedDirections to the starting point so that when you’re in the right place, the tour will start
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedSmartphone and headphones (please bring your own)

Know before you book

  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • The total tour time includes walking the route and passing by the attractions

Activity itinerary

Edinburgh Castle (Pass by)
This iconic fortress perched on Castle Rock offers panoramic views and has been a symbol of Scottish power and defence for centuries.
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade (Pass by)
The vast parade ground leading to the castle, the Esplanade hosts the world-famous Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo every summer.
Castlehill (Pass by)
The uppermost section of the Royal Mile, Castlehill connects the castle with the historic Old Town and offers insights into medieval life.
Witches well (Pass by)
A small, often overlooked memorial, the Witches Well commemorates the women executed during the 16th and 17th-century witch trials.
Assembly Hall (Pass by)
This grand building has long been the meeting place of the Church of Scotland’s General Assembly, a key site in Scottish religious history.
Milne's (Pass by)
An atmospheric 17th-century close, Mylnes Court represents some of the finest early architecture in Edinburgh's Old Town.
The Hub (Pass by)
Once a church, now a vibrant arts centre, The Hub is the centrepiece of Edinburgh’s festival scene, housing the Edinburgh International Festival.
Victoria Terrace (Pass by)
This picturesque elevated street offers beautiful views over the Grassmarket and is lined with colourful, quirky shops.
Gladstone's Land (Pass by)
One of the oldest surviving tenement buildings, this 17th-century structure offers a glimpse into the lives of Edinburgh’s early residents.
Deacon Brodie's Tavern (Pass by)
Named after the notorious William Brodie, who lived a double life as a respected craftsman by day and criminal by night.
Heart of Midlothian Mosaic (Pass by)
This heart-shaped mosaic marks the site of the Old Tolbooth prison and is a symbol of Edinburgh’s storied past.
John Knox House preserved medieval house (Pass by)
The former home of Protestant reformer John Knox, this medieval building stands as a testament to Scotland’s turbulent religious history.
The World's End (Pass by)
This famous pub marks the boundary of Old Edinburgh, where the city walls once stood, symbolising the end of the world for many.
Canongate Kirk (Pass by)
A historic parish church frequented by Scottish royalty, Canongate Kirk holds ties to the monarchy and Edinburgh's civic traditions.
Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass by)
This grand palace at the end of the Royal Mile is the official Scottish residence of the British monarch, steeped in royal history.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESThe India Cross
    • 12 Ramsay Garden
    • EH1 2NA, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEThe India Cross
    • 12 Ramsay Garden
    • EH1 2NA, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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