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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English

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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.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Castlehill, Scotland, EH1 2NE, United Kingdom

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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

End point

The tour will end outside of Holyrood Palace.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Castello Di Edimburgo

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.

Duration: 20 mins

2. Victoria Street

From the Castle Esplanade, we will walk down hill towards Victoria Street, the most picturesque and colorful street of Edinburgh.

Duration: 10 mins

3. Grassmarket

At the end of Victoria Street we will enter the Grassmarket, a large plaza famous for its pubs and its dark past.

Duration: 15 mins

4. Greyfriars Bobby

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.

Duration: 10 mins

5. Greyfriars

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.

Duration: 15 mins

6. National Museum of Scotland

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.

7. St Giles' Cathedral

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.

Duration: 20 mins

8. Mercat Cross

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.

Duration: 5 mins

9. Royal Mile

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.

Duration: 15 mins

Inclusion

Local Tour Guide

Guided Tour of the National Museum Highlights

Exclusion

Tea and coffee

Snacks

Gratuities

Private transportation

Cancellation Policy

Refundable tickets

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

100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

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.

Supplied by Clan Pascual Tours