Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour

4.6 (11 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
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Duration2h - 3h
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Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

Make the most of your time in Edinburgh. Spend a couple of hours strolling through the streets of Edinburgh's Old Town. Hear about Edinburgh's history, characters and events that shaped this wonderful city. The Royal Mile leads down from Edinburgh Castle to the Palace of Holyroodhouse. If you have a special interest let us know we can tailor for you. Harry Potter, Outlander or the Jacobite's or a mix of everything, history, architecture and people from the past.

What's included

  • Local guide
  • Private tour
  • Professional guide
  • Food and drinks
  • Gratuities

What to expect

  1. Castello Di Edimburgo
    Pass by
    Views of Edinburgh Castle from the outside.
  2. Gladstone's Land
    Pass by
    Fine example of one of Edinburgh's oldest houses.
  3. Writers' Museum
    Pass by
    now a museum this building has a fascinating past
  4. St Giles' Cathedral
    20m
    The building and it's history will be discussed from outside, however if you would like the guide will be happy to give you a brief introductory tour of the inside. Donation is requested.
  5. Mercat Cross
    Pass by
    See the site of Proclomations and executions, punishments and markets.
  6. John Knox House Museum
    Pass by
    Vied from the outside hear the history of this interesting House and it's new use.
  7. Canongate Kirk
    5m
    Viewed from the outside, you will walk around the church hearing about it's history and the history of some of the burial grounds interesting inhabitants.
  8. The Scottish Parliament
    Pass by
    A modern piece of Architecture built on the site of an old brewery. Hear about it's history.
  9. Palace of Holyroodhouse
    Pass by
    The end point of our tour is the Palace of Holyroodhouse, here you will view the palace from the outside, hear about Mary Queen of Scots, James the IV and David I and the Augustinian Canons
  10. Bakehouse Close
    5m
    A brief stop to see some interesting architecture, hear stories of the people who lived here and about some filming that took place here.
  11. Dunbars Close Garden
    Pass by
    Discover a spot of tranquility in the centre of the city in one of the Old Towns hidden gems, laid out as a 17th C garden

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

The Hub is a former Church with huge red front doors. Please meet your guide outside the venue at the front of the building. Beware of following your maps blindly, they take you to the private side entrance. Look for the guide in a Kilt or Baseball had with a Castle Logo on the front.

End point

The tour will end outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse unless an alternative end point has been agreed prior to the tour departure date.

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Cancellation policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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