Discover the history of Edinburgh's Royal Mile during a self-guided walking tour. You'll be led by an expert guide and literary historian in the mobile app that you'll download to your smartphone. This journey will trace the tales of royals, reformers, and notorious figures who have shaped the city over centuries. You'll encounter characters as vivid as the streets they once roamed, from John Knox to William Brodie, whose double life inspired Robert Louis Stevenson's renowned work.
The tour spans the full length of the Royal Mile, commencing at the esplanade of Edinburgh Castle and descending through Castlehill, Lawnmarket, High Street, and Canongate. The journey concludes at the Physic Garden opposite the Scottish Parliament. As you traverse this route, expect it to take approximately 90 minutes.
Along your journey, you'll discover haunted alleyways, hidden closes, and underground sites that add an atmospheric twist at every corner. Grand architecture coexists with darker histories throughout this exploration. This fully self-guided tour is powered by GPS, with audio playing automatically as you walk. There's no need for tapping or screen-following, and everything works offline, eliminating any concerns about signal or data usage. Feel free to pause, rewind, and move at your own pace throughout this immersive historical experience.
Audio-guided tour
Individual headset
