Highlights
The perfect first introduction to Edinburgh's Royal Mile with a local! Edinburgh is one of the most photogenic cities in the world & the perfect city to explore with your iPhone or Smartphone camera. Privately visit & photograph all the highlights of Edinburgh's historic Royal Mile, improve your iPhone & smartphone photography, and learn lots of tips & tricks from David, your professional guide. In this private walking tour, David, a local of 50 years, will quickly show you all the highlights of Edinburgh's spectacular Royal Mile, from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. There'll be lots of iPhone photography tips along the way, and you'll learn lots about the history of each of the places we visit. It's the ideal way to discover The Royal Mile and uncover all its iconic attractions & secret gems. You'll privately see all The Royal Mile's hidden gems and capture wonderful photos along the way. While aimed at iPhone photographers, all camera types are welcome.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- The meeting point is at the entrance to The Scotch Whisky Experience at Castle Hill on The Royal Mile EH1 2NE. I will be wearing a BLUE CAP and have a GREY RUCKSACK.
Return Details
- The tour will end outside The Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom of The Royal Mile. (I will be happy to walk you back, or give you directions, to your next destination or hotel.)
Duration
3 hours and 30 minutes
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle
Castlehill, Edinburgh
We'll photograph the dramatic exterior of Edinburgh Castle and the amazing views of the City of Edinburgh from the Castle Esplanade (We will not be visiting the interior of the Castle**). David will explain all about the history of Edinburgh Castle, the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo and help you to take wonderful photos of the Castle and the surrounding city, with lots of helpful, professional tips along the way. ** (note: we will NOT be visiting the interior of Edinburgh Castle, which is not included in this tour. Admission to Edinburgh Castle can be arranged & included by prior arrangement with David. Please get in touch).
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Witches well
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade, Edinburgh
We visit the Witches' Well Memorial on Edinburgh Castle Esplanade where over 300 witches were burned at the stake. David will explain the history behind the Witches' Well and help you take wonderful photos, with lots of helpful, professional tips.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Riddle's Court
Riddles Court, 322 Lawnmarket, Patrick Geddes Centre, Edinburgh
We visit the impressive Scots Baronial style apartments, 'Ramsay Garden', built in 1893 by the ecologist & father of town planning, Sir Patrick Geddes. David will explain the romantic history of the building of Ramsay Garden and it's owner, Sir Patrick Geddes and help you to take wonderful photos, with lots of helpful, professional tips.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh
We visit the beautiful & atmospheric 16th century Boswell's Court, which is now home to The Witchery Restaurant & Hotel, one of the most admired restaurants in the world. David will explain the history of this beautiful medieval building, and help you to take wonderful photos of its courtyard, with lots of helpful and useful tips.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Advocate's Close
1 Advocates Close, Edinburgh
We visit one of the prettiest streets in Edinburgh - 'Victoria Street', built between 1829 & 1834, and named after Queen Victoria. Thought to be the inspiration for J.K. Rowling's 'Diagon Alley' in her amazing Harry Potter books. We'll spend time admiring the architecture and taking beautiful pictures of this beautiful, world famous street.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
One of Edinburgh's hidden gems, Riddle's Court is a superb 16th century, A listed, Courtyard House built in 1590 for Baillie John McMorran, who came to a grisly end at the hands of a rebelling schoolboy. We'll discover why there's an outside staircase, the beautiful landscaped gardens which existed all the way down to the Grassmarket, and some of it's famous residents. We'll also uncover a small, secret garden often missed by visitors. A true hidden gem so often missed by visitors.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Edinburgh City Chambers
45-329 High Street, Edinburgh
We photograph beautiful Lady Stair's House in 'Makers Court' which celebrates the Scottish writers, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns and Robert Louis Stevenson, all the way back to the 14th Century. David will explain the history of the building and help you to take wonderful photos, with lots of helpful, professional tips.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tron Kirk
122 High Street, Edinburgh
We visit the beautiful interior of St Giles' Cathedral, the High Kirk of Edinburgh, founded in 1124 by King David I. One of Edinburgh's most historic and iconic buildings, we'll visit the interior to take stunning photos of its beautiful vaulted ceiling, the magnificent church organ and its stunningly beautiful stained glass windows, with lots of photography tips along the way
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Cockburn Street
Cockburn Street, Edinburgh
We briefly visit a special, historic mosaic - the 'Heart of Midlothian', located just outside St Giles' Cathedral which marks the entrance to the much hated Old Tollbooth demolished in 1817. David will explain the significance of its location and symbolism - and the reason why locals do something very strange when they see it - a tradition going back hundreds of years which might surprise you!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: John Knox House Museum
43-45 High Street, , Edinburgh
We photograph the historic & atmospheric 'Advocates Close', which is believed to date all the way back to 1544 and named after Lord Advocate, James Stewart, a local of the close. The view down the close to the New Town and the Scott Monument makes for one of the best pictures in Edinburgh and David will help you compose a professional shot to be proud of.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Tweeddale Court
Tweeddale Court 14 High Street, Edinburgh
We visit the Victorian Mercat Cross where the dissolution of Parliaments and the death of monarchs is still traditionally announced. Traditionally a place of public punishment and execution, David will explain the history of the 'Beheading Machine' which now sits in the National Museum of Scotland.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Cannongate Tolbooth
Edinburgh
We visit the impressive Edinburgh City Chambers to photography the magnificent 'Alexander & Bucephalus' statue and J.K. Rowling's handprints, made in honour of her Edinburgh Award. A highlight for any Harry Potter fans!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Bakehouse Close
Edinburgh
We admire and photograph the magnificent 'Tron Kirk', which has stood in the heart of Edinburgh for nearly 400 years, and was a popular place to meet and celebrate Hogmanay in Edinburgh. David will explain the history of the building and its secret underground street, recently excavated, and help you to take wonderful photos, with lots of helpful, professional tips.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Canongate Kirk
153 Canongate, Edinburgh
We photograph one of Edinburgh's most attractive streets built in 1856 and named after the Scottish lawyer & judge Henry, Lord Cockburn. A location for the films 'Hallam Foe' and 'Avengers: Infinity War' and one of Edinburgh's most picturesque & characterful streets. David will point out some of the most interesting shots and pass on lots of useful tips to ensure you get the best shots of this lovely street.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Dunbars Close Garden
137 Canongate, Edinburgh
Rarely visited, but a true Edinburgh gem, this is an atmospheric historic Close, with a wonderful secret garden dedicated to Sir Patrick Geddes. The Royal Mile has more secret gardens than many people realise, and this is one of the most surprising and best! We'll take a few moments to take in and admire this beautiful garden, and David will give you some photography tips to help you capture the spirit and character of this beautiful urban garden.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Palace of Holyroodhouse
Canongate, Edinburgh
Dating back to 1470, John Knox House and the adjoining Moubray House are just a handful of beautiful medieval buildings still standing in the Royal Mile. Originally home to James Mosman, goldsmith to Mary, Queen of Scots and now an excellent museum. David will explain the history of the building and its association with the Minister of St Giles' Cathedral and Protestant Reformer, John Knox, and help you take architectural shots of this striking medieval building, with lots of helpful, professional tips.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Queen Mary's Bath House
Abbeyhill, Edinburgh
One of the Royal Mile's most attractive closes and a popular Outlander filming location. Named after the Marquess of Tweeddale, 1670, who was an advisor to King Charles II. Contains Edinburgh's only existing 'Sedan Chair House' which is now Edinburgh's smallest listed building. David will explain about the history of the close and the 'sedan-chair' taxi service that once existed in the city, and also help you take professional shots of this beautiful courtyard.
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
- Not recommended for anyone with foot injuries or related problems. We cover approx 3 miles requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Please bring comfortable shoes, a sun-hat, sunscreen and water.
- My Guide to Spending a Day in Edinburgh and my recommendations for Cafe's, Restaurants & Pubs
- My iPhone Photography Guide, explaining how to use your iPhone camera to take better iPhone photos.
Exclusions
- We do NOT enter EDINBURGH CASTLE. We visit the EXTERIOR only.
- We do NOT enter THE PALACE OF HOLYROODHOUSE. We visit the EXTERIOR only.
Voucher Info
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