• Royal Mile - On this tour, participants will explore Edinburgh’s renowned Royal Mile, stretching from the Castle Esplanade to the Scottish Parliament. Along the route, they will discover some of the city’s intriguing and lesser-known alleys, called closes, which are steeped in history.
• Castlehill - Join us in exploring Castle Hill and its alleys, including Castle Wynd, Ramsay Gardens, and Boswell’s Court.
• Lawnmarket - Continuing along the Royal Mile, the next section is known as Lawnmarket, where participants will explore historic closes such as Riddle’s Close, Brodie’s Close, and Lady Stair’s Close.
• High Street - Entering the third street of the Royal Mile: High Street. Here, participants will uncover alleyways like Byre’s Close, Old Fishmarket Close, and Covenant’s Close, while passing by historic landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral and City Hall.
• Canongate - The tour concludes at the final section of the Royal Mile: Canongate. In this area, participants will visit historic alleys like Bakehouse Close, South Gray’s Close, and White Horse Close. The tour will end in front of the Scottish Parliament, the Abbey, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

• Guided tour of the Royal Mile alleys
• Duration: 2.5 hours

Embark on an adventure along the Royal Mile and uncover its hidden alleys, where history springs to life. Begin at the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle and wander through ancient closes and narrow passages steeped in history, leading you to the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Explore renowned sites like Bakehouse Close, Dunbar’s Close, and James Court, while learning about influential figures such as Allan Ramsay, David Hume, and Patrick Geddes.

Discover gardens tucked away among the stone, offering small oases in the heart of the historic center. This is a perfect experience for those eager to uncover the most genuine and unexpected aspects of Edinburgh.

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