Private Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile Walking Tour

5.0 (1 reviews) Edinburgh, Scotland
Duration2h
Free cancellationFull refund up to 24 hours before
TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
LanguagesGerman
Private tourOnly your group will participate

Overview

On this private walking tour along the Royal Mile we will explore the medieval Old Town. From cathedrals and closes to kings and crooks – you will discover the oldest part of Edinburgh and hear about the curious things these ancient buildings have witnessed.

The tour is family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible.

This is a guided tour of the Old Town, entry to the castle or any museums is NOT included.

What's included

  • All Fees and Taxes

What to expect

  1. Castello Di Edimburgo
    10m
    The cradle of Edinburgh. 5000 years ago people already lived here.
  2. Royal Mile
    20m
    We follow the main street of the Old Town and get to know the curious characters who lived and worked here.
  3. Makar's Court
    10m
    We stop outside the Writers’ Museum (visit not included) and find out how Sir Walter Scott "invented" Edinburgh tourism.
  4. Estatua David Hume
    5m
    What would this great sceptic think about all the people who rub his toe every day?
  5. Heart of Midlothian
    5m
    This heart in the cobblestones is the opposite of romantic!
  6. St Giles' Cathedral
    10m
    The venerable cathedral that technically isn’t one.
  7. Mercat Cross
    10m
    News broadcast, Amazon, and Netflix of the olden days.
  8. Edinburgh City Chambers
    10m
    Townhall with a famous horse and a dark past.
  9. Tron Kirk Market
    10m
    Every dishonest merchant's nightmare.
  10. The Netherbow Wellhead
    10m
    Did the great reformer really live here? Who knows! But we can at least talk about gold coins and running water.
  11. Tweeddale Court
    10m
    How would you have called a cab in the 18th century...?
  12. 10m
    The pub on the corner is called "The World's End", and people used to take it literally!

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Castle Esplanade, on the corner of the "Tartan Weaving Mill" souvenir shop, underneath the Scottish flag

End point

Additional information

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • 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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