Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour
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From $117.69
Price varies by group size
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Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh
Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Free cancellation
Overview
Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736?
What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp?
Why was Robert the Bruce Edinburgh Castle’s most deadly enemy?
You really couldn’t make up the history of Old Edinburgh!
Seldom in the world can there have been so many odd events and strange goings-on in one town’s story as in Edinburgh, and telling these curious tales is what this tour is all about! Local doctor Moray Grigor is an Edinburgh native and lover of the city, and has been collecting some of the best of its stories to bring to you.
Starting just below the Castle, we’ll be touring down the world-famous Royal Mile, ducking into alleys and back courts as we go, and we’ll be hearing the most outlandish, amusing and fascinating anecdotes of the Old Town, many collected by Edinburgh publisher and author Robert Chambers right back in 1824.
In Edinburgh, truth really is stranger than fiction – as Dr Grigor will be delighted to show you!
What's Included
All guiding and commentary on this 4-5 hour outdoor tour
What's Not Included
We have an optional refreshment stop, but food and drinks are not inclusive.
Traveler Information
- INFANT: Age: 0 - 2
- CHILD: Age: 3 - 11
- YOUTH: Age: 12 - 17
- ADULT: Age: 18 - 98
Additional Info
- Due to the amount of walking on hard and sometimes uneven surfaces we do not recommend the tour for guests with mobility problems (unless using wheelchair)
- Gear/equipment sanitised between use
- Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
- Masks not currently obligatory for guide or guests; guide will wear mask if guests prefer this, and we can supply disposable face coverings for guests as required.
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Service animals allowed
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Wheelchair accessible
- Contactless payments for gratuities and add-ons
- Face masks provided for travellers
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Paid stay-at-home policy for staff with symptoms
- Regular temperature checks for staff
- Social distancing enforced throughout experience
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
What To Expect
Edinburgh Castle Esplanade
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Advocate's Close
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
60 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Canongate Kirk
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
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