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Private tourOnly your group will participate
Overview
Join us for a private tour of Edinburgh Old Town to discover the fascinating history of the city.
Understand how Edinburgh developed from a medieval burgh to an international hub.
Learn about royal history at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
We'll talk about the Scottish Reformation in St. Giles Cathedral
Visit Greyfriars Graveyard, Grassmarket and the closes of the Royal Mile. Listen to the stories of murderers, executions, and bodysnatchers.
Visit the National Museum of Scotland and its highlights, including Viking chess pieces and Pictish carved stones.
Find out about Edinburgh cultural scene, from writers and books to the Fringe Festival.
What's included
Local Tour Guide
Guided Tour of the National Museum Highlights
Should clients wish to stop for coffee and tea during the tour, this would be at their own expenses.
Should clients wish to grab a snack at some point during the tour, this would be at their own expenses.
Gratuities
Private transportation
What to expect
Castello Di Edimburgo
20m
The Castle Esplanade will be our first stop. From here, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place. We'll talk about the history of one of Edinburgh's oldest buildings. As we recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges, we'll delve into the secrets of the castle.
Victoria Street
10m
From the Castle Esplanade, we will walk down hill towards Victoria Street, the most picturesque and colorful street of Edinburgh.
Grassmarket
15m
At the end of Victoria Street we will enter the Grassmarket, a large plaza famous for its pubs and its dark past.
Greyfriars Bobby
10m
From the Grassmarket, we will walk up Candlemarker Row. At the end of the street we will find Edinburgh's most famous and loyal dog, Bobby! We'll also see the dog statue located just outside of the graveyard.
Greyfriars
15m
Behind Bobby, we will find the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard. This historic graveyard we will understand what the Mortsafes are, and learn about the connection between the Scottish Covenants and the George Mackenzie Mausoleum.
National Museum of Scotland
Pass by
We will stop outside the National Museum of Scotland, where your guide will share a few stories about some of its most famous treasures. These include Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal from an adult cell, and the Lewis Chessmen, whose replicas appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. We will not go inside, but you will still hear how the museum reflects Scotland’s scientific, cultural and industrial history.
St Giles' Cathedral
20m
After the National Museum of Scotland we will head towards the Royal Mile via Cowgate. We will explain where the name Royal Mile comes from and explore its historical highlights. The first stop will be St. Giles Cathedral. We'll talk about the architecture of the most important church in Scotland, and discover the history of the Presbyterian religion. We will also walk to West Parliament Square to talk about the Act of Union.
Mercat Cross
5m
Behind St. Giles Cathedral we will find the Mercat Cross, once the site of public announcements and punishments. We will also explain why the unicorn appears at the top of this structure.
Royal Mile
15m
As we walk down the Royal Mile we will explore some of the 'closes' and understand what these narrow, dark, alleyways were used for. We'll recall the stories of those who once lived here.
Meeting and pickup
Meeting point
We will meet travelers outside of the Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill. This is a red sandstone building, very close to the castle esplanade.
End point
The tour will end outside of Holyrood Palace.
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
Please note that this is a walking tour and private transportation is not offered. It will be up to the client to make their way to the meeting point.
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
