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Edinburgh Walking Tours

Walk the Royal Mile from castle to palace, step into kirks and closes, meet writers and rogues, and taste the city’s mix of history, ideas, and legend. Start anywhere, move at your own pace.

Only $12.99 — Unlimited use for 30 days!

Edinburgh is a city built on stories. A castle on a volcanic rock, kirks and closes along the Royal Mile, and grand squares shaped by the Enlightenment all sit within a short walk. You can move from fortress walls to quiet kirkyards, from writers’ haunts to working pubs, and finish at a royal palace with a ruined abbey next door. With SmartWalkTours you set the pace: pick a landmark, a close, or a tavern, and the city will meet you turn by turn.

Select a walking tour to learn more about it.

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Edinburgh – Royal Mile, Castles & Kirkyards

Fortress, kirkyards, and royal sites on the city’s historic spine.
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Edinburgh – Enlightenment, Writers & Hidden Closes

Thinkers, poets, and civic secrets in lanes and courtyards.
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Edinburgh – Haunted Taverns & Dark Legends

Ghost tales, old pubs, and the city’s darker chapters.
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Edinburgh – Greatest of Edinburgh

Icons from our castle, Enlightenment, and haunted routes.

Why choose SmartWalkTours?

  • Instant Access — Open your private link and start walking right away.
  • Smart & Interactive — GPS features, narration, and local tips built into the tour.
  • Local Secrets — Hidden gems and authentic stories from people who know the city.
  • Flexible — Start where you want, take your time, explore your way.

Screenshots from one of our walking tours. (Key West example)

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Tour overview map
Multiple tour stopping points. Start at any one, then tap the hot air balloon for detailed tour guide information.
Tour stop details
Virtual tour guides share rich stories at every stop, with Q&A and links for deeper dives.
Local weather
Our tours are outdoors. Always know the local weather. Arrive prepared and comfortable.
Nearby tours
Discover more tours nearby, walkable options that invite you to explore.
Attractions directory
Four map styles available. Zoom in or out. Toggle on/off the suggested path. Track your GPS position in real time.
Nearby tours
Helpful information is built in, with links for even more detail.
Narration and tips
In app tips, FAQs, Local festivals and events. Maps show a wealth of detail, with public restroom locations.
Q&A mode
Direct links to local attractions. Hours of operation, tickets, and information at your fingertips.

How it works

  1. Buy. Choose a walking tour that interests you. Pay securely online.
  2. Access. Open your private link instantly — no downloads, no accounts, no storage.
  3. Explore. Use as much as you like for 30 days. Start anywhere, walk at your own pace.
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