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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.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
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.
The tour will end outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse unless an alternative end point has been agreed prior to the tour departure date.
Itinerary
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Castello Di Edimburgo (Pass by)
Views of Edinburgh Castle from the outside.
Admission ticket free -
Gladstone's Land (Pass by)
Fine example of one of Edinburgh's oldest houses.
Admission ticket free -
Writers' Museum (Pass by)
now a museum this building has a fascinating past
Admission ticket free -
1St 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.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
Mercat Cross (Pass by)
See the site of Proclomations and executions, punishments and markets.
Admission ticket free -
John Knox House Museum (Pass by)
Vied from the outside hear the history of this interesting House and it's new use.
Admission ticket free -
2Canongate 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.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
A modern piece of Architecture built on the site of an old brewery. Hear about it's history.
Admission ticket free -
Palace of Holyroodhouse (Pass by)
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
Admission ticket free -
3
A brief stop to see some interesting architecture, hear stories of the people who lived here and about some filming that took place here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
(Pass by)
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
Admission ticket free
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
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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