Edinburgh’s Royal Mile Photography & History Tour

A Private, 4 Hour, Photography and History Tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with local photography guide David Wheater. Photograph all the top spots, plus hidden gems only the locals know.
Suitable for all levels & cameras, including smartphones. David will also tell you about the history of all the locations we visit.
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Includes free Coffee Break, St Giles’ Cathedral & David’s Photography & City Guides
£299 per Private Group Booking (includes up to 6 people)
Daily Start Times at 11am throughout the year

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Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile is one of the most interesting and beautiful in the world. In the video above, David introduces his Private Photography & History Tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile and some of the places you’ll see & photograph on this exciting photography & history tour of Edinburgh’s world famous Royal Mile. You can check reviews, availability and book here, or simply get in touch.

This exclusive, private photography & history tour lasts 4 hours and is a fixed price of £299 per tour, which includes up to 6 people in the same family or party, making it great value. St Giles’ Cathedral, a complimentary tea break and David’s, 100 page, Edinburgh City Guide is included. More details and reviews below.

David is a professional Portrait Photographer and has been Commended three years in a row in the Scottish Landscape Photographer of The Year competition.

 Edinburgh Royal Mile Tour 

PRIVATE PHOTOGRAPHY & HISTORY TOUR
with local guide David Wheater

See & Photograph all the highlights & hidden gems of Edinburgh’s historic Royal Mile with a local photography guide of over 50 years! There’ll be history too!

David will share lots of useful photography tips and help you take fantastic photos. Suitable for complete beginners & enthusiasts, using DSLR’s, Mirrorless
or Smartphone cameras

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Smiling man wearing glasses and a jacket, outdoors near a stone building.
West Bow, Victoria Terrace and Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town copy.png
The Golden Hawk and Mouse at Gladstone's Land and St Giles' Cathedral on The Royal Mile, Edinburgh copy.png
The Rear of The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood in Edinburgh copy.png
A Path in the Canongate Church on Edinburgh's Royal Mile leading to the Grave of Adam Smith copy.png
Whitehorse Close on The Canongate of Edinburgh's Royal Mile copy.png
The Physic Garden at Abbey Strand, Holyrood Palace, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh copy.png
West Bow leading to The Grassmarket in Edinburgh copy.png
The Watchtower and Graves in New Calton Burial Ground in Edinburgh copy.png
The Sandeman Trust Garden and Patrick Geddes Memorial in Edinburgh copy.png
Dunbar's Close Garden in The Canongate of Edinburgh's Royal Mile copy.png
The Gates at Moray House education college on Edinburgh's Royal Mile copy.png
The Museum of Edinburgh in Huntly House, The Canongate, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh copy.png
Queen Mary's Bath House at Palace of Holyroodhouse in Edinburgh copy.png
The Entrance to The Palace of Holyroodhouse at the bottom of Edinburgh's Royal Mile copy.png
Chessel's Court on Edinburgh's Royal Mile copy.png
A view of Arthur's Seat in Holyrood Park above The Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland copy.png
Looking down The Canongate to The Old Tolbooth on Edinburgh's Royal Mile copy.png
John Knox House on The Royal Mile in Edinburgh copy.png
Pipe Band on Edinburgh's Royal Mile copy.png
St Giles' Cathedral and The Duke of Buccleuch Statue in Parliament Square in Edinburgh copy.png
Bakehouse Close on The Canongate on Edinburgh's Royal Mile famous with Outlander copy.png

  • The Best Tour I've Ever Booked

    David was the best tour guide I’ve ever had the pleasure of booking.

    Not only was he supremely knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh, he was also so enthusiastic to share it with us.

    The photography tips he shared were just a cherry on top. We had an awesome time walking all around Edinburgh exploring the must-see sights and hidden gems.

    If you are deciding between a few different tours, stop looking and just book David, I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you for an unforgettable experience, David!

    Zion F, USA

  • Wonderful Tour!

    This was a wonderful tour with David! He is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly.

    He takes the time to make sure that you're having a great tour and honestly you could spend days with him and learn more and more!

    He has very good manners and takes very good care of his clients. He will even take you to a fantastic tea and coffee shop for a little break.

    I wish we could have stayed and taken multiple days worth of tours with him, he was that good! I highly recommend this tour.

    Take it at the beginning of your trip because he'll point out many places you can return to so you know where the good things are!

    Kara & Kevin, USA

  • A Wonderful Edinburgh Afternoon!

    We booked this tour for the first day of our week in Edinburgh. David provided a truly enthusiastic and warm welcome to his beautiful city which set the tone for the rest of our week.

    He was a wealth of knowledge and highlighted many fascinating details which would have been easily overlooked, giving us a deep appreciation of his city's rich heritage.

    His photography advice helped to "train my eyes" and appreciate fantastic details of this visually captivating city, prompting me to return to many of the locations later in our visit.

    This tour is a great balance of the history and beauty of this city. We highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Edinburgh.

    Stephen P, USA

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Private Photography & History Tour of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile

With local guide, David Wheater

Fixed Price £299 - 4 Hour Photography Tour - 11am Start Time, Daily (includes 6 people in the same party/family)

  • Tour Type - This is an exclusive, PRIVATE, WALKING PHOTOGRAPHY & HISTORY TOUR with local photographer & guide, David Wheater. You will be the only people on this exclusive, private photography & history tour with David, and have his undivided attention. David will share lots of the fascinating history of all the places we visit.

  • Duration - The photography & history tour lasts 4 hours (complimentary coffee break 20 mins).

  • Fixed Cost - This exclusive, private photography & history tour is a FIXED PRICE of just £299 and includes a complimentary tea/coffee break and St Giles’ Cathedral (we make a monthly donation to support the cathedral)

  • Coffee/tea Break - There is a complimentary coffee/tea break in the Royal Mile.

  • Meeting Point - The Hideout Cafe, 5 Upper Bow, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2JN (a location map is supplied).

  • End Point - The Palace of Holyroodhouse. David is happy to walk you to your next destination, please ask at start of the tour.

  • Fitness Required - This tour covers a distance of around 2 to 3 miles. To comfortably cope with Edinburgh’s cobbled streets and stairs, we recommend that you’re fit and in good health. Please wear comfortable footwear for stairs & cobbled streets.

  • FREE Cancellation - If something unexpected happens, you may cancel and receive a full refund 24 hours prior to the start of your tour.


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