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- German
On this private walking tour along the Royal Mile we will explore the medieval Old Town. From cathedrals and closes to kings and crooks – you will discover the oldest part of Edinburgh and hear about the curious things these ancient buildings have witnessed.
The tour is family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible.
This is a guided tour of the Old Town, entry to the castle or any museums is NOT included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Castle Esplanade, on the corner of the "Tartan Weaving Mill" souvenir shop, underneath the Scottish flag
Itinerary
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1Castello Di Edimburgo
The cradle of Edinburgh. 5000 years ago people already lived here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2Royal Mile
We follow the main street of the Old Town and get to know the curious characters who lived and worked here.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
We stop outside the Writers’ Museum (visit not included) and find out how Sir Walter Scott "invented" Edinburgh tourism.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
What would this great sceptic think about all the people who rub his toe every day?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Heart of Midlothian
This heart in the cobblestones is the opposite of romantic!
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6St Giles' Cathedral
The venerable cathedral that technically isn’t one.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Mercat Cross
News broadcast, Amazon, and Netflix of the olden days.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Edinburgh City Chambers
Townhall with a famous horse and a dark past.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Every dishonest merchant's nightmare.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Did the great reformer really live here? Who knows! But we can at least talk about gold coins and running water.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
How would you have called a cab in the 18th century...?
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
The pub on the corner is called "The World's End", and people used to take it literally!
10 minutes • 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
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- 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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