Hidden Gardens of the Royal Mile

Greenyonder's most popular tour. Take an easy walking tour to discover a little-known side of Edinburgh's Old Town: behind the historic buildings find the surprising number of gardens and green 'nooks and crannies', all with a story to tell.

You'll hear about grand gardens of the past, enjoy productive community gardens created by today's residents, and take a breather in a beautiful space laid out and planted as a 17th century Scots town garden.

"I've lived in Edinburgh for years and hadn't seen even 1/3 of these gardens! I've done loads of walking tours but this one is the best by far. It includes a bit about the history as well as learning about the gardens. Covers stuff that none of the other walking tours seem to!" Review left on the Edinburgh Fringe website 2018

"You may think that you know quite a bit about Edinburgh but this tour will show you that you don’t.
We went to places that I have walked past and [others I] didn’t know existed. ... Excellently researched - she really knew what she was talking about." Review left on the Edinburgh Fringe website 2018

"A splendid afternoon. You showed us places that we were all blissfully unaware of and were delighted to have revealed to us. We all thoroughly enjoyed your stream of lovely anecdotes and came away much wiser about this unique bit of Edinburgh."

How do I book Hidden Gardens in 2018?

TOURS OPEN TO THE PUBLIC

Edinburgh Fringe 3rd - 27th August: Tours will run every day from 3 - 27 August (inclusive), leaving John Knox House at 2.30pm. TICKETS ARE COMPLETELY SOLD OUT FOR ALL AUGUST TOURS.

PRIVATE BOOKINGS

Private bookings for groups and individuals are welcome from 1 April - 31 October (excluding August). Check here for more details about private bookings. If you'd like to book a private tour at a date and time to suit you, please phone 0131 558 8240 or email walks@greenyondertours.com.

Cost of private bookings: Private group bookings cost £6 per person, with a minimum charge of £60. Private individual bookings £60.

Suitable for individuals and groups from 1 - 20. (Groups smaller than 10 people would share the minimum charge of £60.)