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- German
The Canongate is the hidden gem of historic Edinburgh. The lower, less visited part of the Royal Mile used to be Edinburgh’s neighbouring town. Monks and farmers lived here first, then aristocrats in their splendid mansions, and eventually the destitute workers of the industrial age. Like Mary Queen of Scots and Adam Smith before us, we will walk the cobbled streets and discover 900 years’s worth of history.
The tour is family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. Dogs are welcome.
This is a guided walking tour of the Canongate, entry to the palace and/or any museums is NOT included.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
World's End Pub, the blue building on the corner of the Royal Mile and St Mary's street
Itinerary
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1
Luckily for all of us, the tastefully decorated city gate of old no longer stands here.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
The alleged adventures of an innkeeper with a drinking problem and a well-travelled convict.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Edinburgh's first hotel was also the first one to go bankrupt.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4
This campus building was home to a lady with a green thumb.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
Enjoy some haggis, neeps and tatties and think of all the people who died here...
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
No respectable family man wanted to be seen here.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
18th century billboards and a neighbour with a short fuse
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8Canongate Kirk
What is this Dutch church doing in Scotland?
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
The three famous Roberts of Scottish literature
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
A not-so-secret garden
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11
No doubt Adam Smith would appreciate the fact that nowadays people study economics in his very own home.
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12
Who knows whether or not the Scots really invented golf – however, they were certainly arguing about it even in the 17th century.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
13
After a 300 year break, the Scottish Parliament now meets in this polarising building.
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
14Palace of Holyroodhouse
The tour ends at the Royal Family’s Scottish residence. Palace entry is not included, but if you like you can visit on your own.
10 minutes • Admission ticket not included
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
- 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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