The most exciting, interactive Edinburgh Royal Mile tour you can get.

Come and join a passionate guide with a background in historical themes, educational skill and enthusiasm.

Your tour guide who you meet on the Royal Mile, at the Mercat Cross (market centre), will be dressed in 18th century costume to set the scene for the melting pot of historical social life in this bustling era of trade and enlightenment.

In just 2 hours you can interactively learn, feel, taste and photograph the most amazing sites which without a guide, would often go unnoticed.

Edinburgh through the last 1,000 years comes to life when a real person not just a recording, guides you through this very important preserved UNESCO world heritage site, taking your questions as you think of them in clear English without accent.

Here are just some highlights that are included:

. The all important historical backdrop to the incredibly preserved houses, pubs and street cobbles which mark ancient stories.
. The Edinburgh Castle overview. The most sieged castle in the UK.
. A mystery statue explained and this can vary to keep you on your toes.
. The Absolutely fascinating city defences and Netherbow Port.
. Special insight into the Tron Kirk and it's free market.
. A stop off to see how the local fudge is flavoured and rolled. Free samples are delicious. A pointer to the most recommended, Fish and Chips, Haggis and Chocolate.
. If you are really into tartan and genealogy there's a special stop off for you.
. John Knox House and the religious shaping of the country. Moving history to make you think!
. Learn about and then see Edinburgh's Gutenberg Bible and other literary genius contributions all beautifully displayed.
. The Grassmarket and Covenanters legacy.
. Photo stops everywhere. Victoria Street often known as Harry Potter Street is a favourite.
. Dolly the sheep's exact location if you want to see the world's first cloned mammal.
. And so much more. Every step on the cobbles and when you look up there's a feature or inscription to investigate. Your job is to find the Unicorn.

It's important to know which of the paid Royal Mile attractions are highly recommended for your needs, how to refill your water bottle, and where the free WiFi / bathrooms are.

The Tour finishes on Grassmarket close to the Castle with the option of descending into the Princes Street Gardens and Ross fountain a setting for a superb picnic.

You will not regret buying some time to take on board the layers of magical Edinburgh culture!