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- German
- English
- French
- Spanish
You walk cobbled streets with a private local guide where history whispers through stone walls. Your guide shares legends that echo from Edinburgh’s medieval past. At Mercat Cross you feel the rhythm of old markets. The air carries the scent of roasted beans from small cafés. Inside St Giles’ Cathedral you see stained glass glowing in soft light. The Royal Mile hums with voices, footsteps, and street melodies. At Greyfriars Kirk you pause by the statue of a loyal dog. The silence of gravestones surrounds you with stories untold. This private three-hour walk reveals Old Town’s soul at every step.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We’ll meet outside 192 High Street on the Royal Mile. Your guide will be waiting near the Mercat Cross with a warm welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early to begin smoothly.
The tour ends at Greyfriars Kirk, where legends and loyalty linger.
Itinerary
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1Mercat Cross
Feel the uneven stone beneath your feet as you stand where markets once roared. Hear your guide’s voice rise where traders once called.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2St Giles' Cathedral
Step into cool air filled with the scent of aged wood. Watch coloured light spill across stone pillars and listen to echoes drift in the nave.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3Lawnmarket
Pass ancient tenements where the walls seem to lean toward you. Imagine merchants haggling as you hear the bustle of today’s visitors.
35 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Royal Mile
Walk along the artery of Old Town alive with song and scent. Street performers strum, and cafés release warm notes of roasted beans.
45 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Greyfriars Kirk
Enter quiet grounds where gravestones tilt under moss. Touch cool stone and pause at the small bronze dog whose story still softens hearts.
40 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- 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.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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