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Explore Edinburgh’s Royal Mile with a comedian guide. Hear stories of battles, royals, and the remarkable people of Edinburgh on a funny but still informative walking tour.
Full description
Join one of Scotland’s funniest historical tour guides for a light hearted look at the history of the most iconic thoroughfare in the country, Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.
We will cover the history of the royals, power, innovation and the most important thing - the remarkable people that made this city (with extreme bias!) the most wonderful place on earth.
Beginning at the top of the mile next to the longest continuously occupied fortress in Scotland that dominates the skyline, your tour guide/comedian will tell you stories of great battles over the centuries, before making our way down the glorious mile.
We will finish outside the current official Royal residence, the magnificent Holyrood Palace.
You will be laughing as well as learning.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
555 Castlehill is the meeting point, just outside the gift shop there in front of the castle. Please arrive 15 minutes beforehand. My number will be on your reservation if you are lost, please call me. I look like the main photo on the listing!
We normally finish here
Itinerary
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1Edinburgh Castle
Introduction to tour followed by stories like: 3000 years of storied history Crown jewels Gododdin Kingdom Great battles etc
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
2Lawnmarket
Stories included here likely to be: Previous buildings The Wizard of West Bow
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
Stories included likely to be: Living conditions Enlightenment Great characters
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Deacon Brodie's Tavern
Stories included likely to be: The origin of a famous book
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5Heart of Midlothian
Stories included likely to be: The former building Local traditions An infamous riot
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6Mercat Cross
Stories included likely to be: The cross' history Scotland's National Animal
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7
Stories included likely to be: Blasphemy
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8John Knox House Museum
Stories included likely to be: Religion Mary Queen of Scots Ladies of the night
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9Canongate Kirk
Stories included likely to be: Adam Smith Graverobbing
10 minutes • Admission ticket free -
10
Stories included likely to be: The world's first international game of golf
5 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Palace of Holyroodhouse
Final stop here with stories about: Witches A wrap-up & A horrible murder
15 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
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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 a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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