Our very friendly guide Fatima explained everything very well. We're so glad we chose this tour.
Manuel Angel
On this tour, we'll delve into Edinburgh's most iconic alleyways. We'll travel back in time to discover the hidden side of the Royal Mile.
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the activity starts. Any cancellations after this time or no-shows on the day will not be refunded.
Upper Bow, 1
Where does the activity end?
Holyrood Palace
If you have other questions, contact us
Manuel Angel
SpainOur very friendly guide Fatima explained everything very well. We're so glad we chose this tour.
Francisco
SpainWe really enjoyed the tour. Plus, our guide, Maria, made it super interesting.
David I Lourdes Navau
Barcelona, SpainOur guide Maria was super professional and very good. The tour is highly recommended.
Eva Maria Gonzalez Lopez
Gijon, SpainThe activity was very interesting. We explored a large part of the alleyways. The guide was great and very entertaining.
Stella Maris
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaA fantastic activity! Maria, our guide, told us about the different alleyways. She showed us beautiful hidden corners, inaccessible to tourists, and t...
Anónimo
SpainVery good, it's the story of the city seen through the alleyways.
Susana
Estadilla, SpainWe really enjoyed the tour. Maria was very friendly and approachable and explained everything wonderfully.
Melania
SpainWe'd done other free tours of the city before, and this one really surprised us, as they told us new and very interesting things. María was a 10/10; i...
Carolina Estrada
ColombiaThe tour was excellent. We'd been in Edinburgh for several days and had no idea what these places held, so we were pleasantly surprised. I highly reco...
Maria Victoria
Villalbilla, SpainIt was very enjoyable, and the person who gave it, I think his name was Javier, was an open book; he knew what he was talking about and made many hist...
On this tour, we'll delve into Edinburgh's most iconic alleyways. We'll travel back in time to discover the hidden side of the Royal Mile.
Edinburgh's alleyways, or closes, bear witness to the fascinating history of the Scottish capital. To discover their secrets, we'll meet at 1 Upper Bow, just off the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle, and begin our tour of the Royal Mile's closes!
We'll travel through the city's past as we descend the Royal Mile. It will feel like stepping back in time! The closes are characterised by narrow, ancient passages where some of the most important chapters in Edinburgh's history have been played out. To uncover their tales, we'll enter some of the most famous, such as Bake House Close, Dunbar's Close and James Court.
During the tour, we'll learn the stories behind prominent figures such as David Hume, one of the most important philosophers of the time; Allan Ramsay, a poet fundamental to understanding Scottish literature; or Adam Smith, the father of modern economics.
As we stroll along the Royal Mile, we'll also get to know the merchants who contributed to the development of Edinburgh or the legends that surround these alleys. You'll surely see these nooks and crannies from a different perspective now!
In the final stretch of the tour, we'll enter the hidden gardens of the city, where we'll find architectural gems that will leave you fascinated. Finally, we'll admire Holyroodhoyse Palace and the National Parliament of Scotland, as well as the emblematic Arthur's Seat, at the end of the Royal Mile.
After 2.5 hours in total, we'll say our goodbyes and bring the tour to an end.
If you have other questions, contact us
Upper Bow, 1
Where does the activity end?
Holyrood Palace
Manuel Angel
SpainOur very friendly guide Fatima explained everything very well. We're so glad we chose this tour.
Francisco
SpainWe really enjoyed the tour. Plus, our guide, Maria, made it super interesting.
David I Lourdes Navau
Barcelona, SpainOur guide Maria was super professional and very good. The tour is highly recommended.
Eva Maria Gonzalez Lopez
Gijon, SpainThe activity was very interesting. We explored a large part of the alleyways. The guide was great and very entertaining.
Stella Maris
Buenos Aires, ArgentinaA fantastic activity! Maria, our guide, told us about the different alleyways. She showed us beautiful hidden corners, inaccessible to tourists, and t...
Anónimo
SpainVery good, it's the story of the city seen through the alleyways.
Susana
Estadilla, SpainWe really enjoyed the tour. Maria was very friendly and approachable and explained everything wonderfully.
Melania
SpainWe'd done other free tours of the city before, and this one really surprised us, as they told us new and very interesting things. María was a 10/10; i...
Carolina Estrada
ColombiaThe tour was excellent. We'd been in Edinburgh for several days and had no idea what these places held, so we were pleasantly surprised. I highly reco...
Maria Victoria
Villalbilla, SpainIt was very enjoyable, and the person who gave it, I think his name was Javier, was an open book; he knew what he was talking about and made many hist...
Free cancellation
Free cancellation