🏨 Essential Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town Activity

Essential Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

What better way to acquaint yourself with the layout of Edinburgh's medieval Old Town than a private tour with your own experienced guide.

In 3 hours your guide will cover all of the highlights of the Old Town as well as the hidden gems that the unwary visitor misses.

Your guide will scratch under the surface of each location helping the visitor to understand why the city has such a gruesome history. Although many people think it is just about the Castle, it is much more than that. It is about the people who lived and died in the Old Town.

You will hear stories of body-snatchers, of witches and the religious zealots that sent them to their deaths. We will explain how Scotland went from independent country to becoming part of the United Kingdom and its impact on Edinburgh

The 18th century was a period that saw the rebirth of Edinburgh through learning and education. This period became known as the Scottish Enlightenment. Come on this tour to be entertained and enlightened.

What's Included

Private guide

What's Not Included

Pay-to-enter attractions.

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 1 - 5
CHILD: Age: 6 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks are not required to be worn when in public outdoor areas. Should the tour include entry into a building, it MAY be a requirement to wear a mask. Your guide will advise you at the time. Social distancing measures will be advised at the time of
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Please note that this tour operates as a private tour only. We believe this is essential particularly whilst social distancing measures are in place.
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Face masks are not required to be worn when in public outdoor areas. Should the tour include entry into a building, it MAY be a requirement to wear a mask. Your guide will advise you at the time. Social distancing measures will be advised at the time of
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Please note that this tour operates as a private tour only. We believe this is essential particularly whilst social distancing measures are in place.
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

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.

What To Expect

Greyfriars Kirkyard

We will walk through one of the oldest graveyards in Edinburgh and will tell tales of some of its most famous inhabitants.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Grassmarket

Brief photo stop.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Edinburgh Castle

We will stop here for approximately 15 minutes to allow your guide to explain about the Castle and the surrounding landmarks. We do not enter the Castle.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Royal Mile

The Royal Mile stretches from the Castle to the Palace and we will walk our way downhill stopping at numerous locations listed below.

• Admission Ticket Free

St Giles' Cathedral

The area of St Giles Cathedral was considered to be the very heart of medieval Edinburgh. We will spend approximately 30 minutes here while your guide "paints a picture" of life in this area.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Mercat Cross

Considered to be the main public meeting place for the townspeople of Edinburgh but here we will tell you the other significant features of this area.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

John Knox House Museum

Commonly believed (mistakenly) to be the property of Scotland's most famous Protestant reformer, John Knox. This is the oldest building on the Royal Mile and here we will tell you who really lived here.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

The Museum of Edinburgh

This free-to-enter museum is housed in another of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile and is a treasure trove of historic artefacts related to the history of Edinburgh's Old Town.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Canongate Kirk

We will take a brief look inside the Canongate Kirk (when open). This has been a place of worship since 1688 and is where our present Queen Elizabeth II goes when she is in residence.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

This is the official residence of our Queen when she is in Edinburgh. However, its history stretches right back to the early 1500s but the abbey adjacent to it dates back to the early 12th century. Let your guide explain the most important periods in history associated with the Palace.

20 minutes • Admission Ticket Not Included

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