Private Old Town, Edinburgh Walking Tour Discount Tickets

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location pin icon High Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1RE, Scotland
location pin icon Edinburgh
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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.

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

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.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Castello Di Edimburgo
Views of Edinburgh Castle from the outside.
2. Gladstone's Land
Fine example of one of Edinburgh's oldest houses.
3. Writers' Museum
now a museum this building has a fascinating past
4. St Giles' Cathedral
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.
Duration: 20 mins
5. Mercat Cross
See the site of Proclomations and executions, punishments and markets.
6. John Knox House Museum
Vied from the outside hear the history of this interesting House and it's new use.
7. Canongate Kirk
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.
Duration: 5 mins
8. The Scottish Parliament
A modern piece of Architecture built on the site of an old brewery. Hear about it's history.
9. Palace of Holyroodhouse
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
A brief stop to see some interesting architecture, hear stories of the people who lived here and about some filming that took place here.
Duration: 5 mins
11. Dunbars Close Garden
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

Inclusion

Local guide

Private tour

Professional guide

Exclusion

Food and drinks

Gratuities

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon 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

Supplied by Edinburgh Tour Guides

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