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location pin icon Canongate, Edinburgh, EH8 8DX, Scotland
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Overview

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your phone is your new private guide. In this incredible experience, Moira will show you a less-known walk, slightly off the beaten track but nonetheless, one that is steeped in the past and beauty: A Tour to Duddingston Village! This is a wonderful and informative experience for anyone to enjoy - however a certain level of fitness is required (or you can take a taxi). Discover how Duddingston Village is a magical slice of history, art, nature, architecture and tales. In these small streets, you'll meet Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Raeburn and Walter Scott - a beheaded Queen, a would-be King, a famous artist, and a renowned writer. Plus, you will learn about Holyrood Park and the story behind the oldest working Church in Scotland. PS: You will get an email with instructions for downloading our app and unlock the tour.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Canongate, Scotland, EH8 8BN, United Kingdom

All our tours are self-guided. You will be led by the GPS in the app. Remember to check the "Before You Go" Section of your ticket and give Pandemic Tours App access to your location!

End Point

End point

The tour finishes at Dr Neil's Garden, Duddingston Village. To return to the High Street there are three options. The first is to walk either back the way you came or over Arthur’s Seat, you can take a taxi, or a bus.

Language Offered

English-AUDIO

English-WRITTEN

Itinerary

1. Fudge House
You will learn why Scots have a sweet tooth! Here is the story of the Tablet and Fudge.
Duration: 5 mins
2. Dunbars Close Garden
The old city of Edinburgh is like a maze with small alleys off the main roads and they each take you somewhere that feels magical. One of these hidden gems is the gardens at Dunbar Close. It’s right here in the centre of the city and unknown to most residents.
Duration: 10 mins
3. Robert Fergusson Statue
Standing on the main pavement, outside Canongate Kirk, we find the statue of Robert Ferguson. We cannot walk past this statue and not wonder who he is, and why he is so prominent on the Canongate. You will learn everything about this important character as we move on on this tour.
4. Holyrood Park
You will learn about both the Holyrood Palace and the Scottish Parliament while we walk along this tour.
5. Salisbury Crags
Learn all about this large park in the middle of the city; its history, what people used to do here centuries ago and how it has changed over time.
6. Arthur's Seat
Arthur’s Seat - the hill is an extinct volcano where signs of human habitation have been found 5000 years BC. It seems people have always lived here, innit. We will have a glance at its fascinating history. The climb is optional!
7. Duddingston Loch
As you clipped the top of the hill and started to descend the vista of the loch opened up in front of you. Duddingston Loch is a freshwater loch, and the only natural one remaining in the city. Discover this amazing village and lake in this tour!
8. Sheep Heid Inn Edinburgh
It is believed that an Inn has stood on this site since 1360, although not in this building! If it is true then the Sheep Head Inn is one of the oldest surviving Inns in Scotland and probably worth visiting for that fact alone.
Duration: 20 mins
9. 8 The Causeway
In this remote location, you will find Prince Charlie’s Cottage. There is a plaque outside this cottage marking it as the place where Prince Charles Edward Stuart held his war council before the Battle of Prestonpans. You will hear all about this amazing story.
10. Duddingston Kirk
One of the emblems of Duddingston Village. The Church remains a working Church and must be one of the oldest in Scotland. You will also hear all you need to know about this beautiful landmark.
Duration: 15 mins
11. Dr Neil's Garden
Visit one of Edinburgh's hidden gems and best-kept secret! Dr Neil's Garden or more commonly known as the Secret Gardens. You guessed right, you'll hear all about it with this tour.
Duration: 15 mins
12. Jock Tamson’s Gairden
The tour finishes at Jock Tamson’s Gairden: Another hidden gem of Edinburgh.
Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)

Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need

Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app

Moira will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)

Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour

Exclusion

Live Guide (in-person)

Cancellation Policy

All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.

  • 0% refund if cancelled 0+ days before the start date

Additional Info

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

Self-Guided Audio Tour on the Exploro App

Supplied by Exploro Limited

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