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Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$246.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736?
What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp?
Why was Robert the Bruce Edinburgh Castle’s most deadly enemy?
You really couldn’t make up the history of Old Edinburgh!
Seldom in the world can there have been so many odd events and strange goings-on in one town’s story as in Edinburgh, and telling these curious tales is what this tour is all about! Local doctor Moray Grigor is an Edinburgh native and lover of the city, and has been collecting some of the best of its stories to bring to you.
Starting just below the Castle, we’ll be touring down the world-famous Royal Mile, ducking into alleys and back courts as we go, and we’ll be hearing the most outlandish, amusing and fascinating anecdotes of the Old Town, many collected by Edinburgh publisher and author Robert Chambers right back in 1824.
In Edinburgh, truth really is stranger than fiction – as Dr Grigor will be delighted to show you!
What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp?
Why was Robert the Bruce Edinburgh Castle’s most deadly enemy?
You really couldn’t make up the history of Old Edinburgh!
Seldom in the world can there have been so many odd events and strange goings-on in one town’s story as in Edinburgh, and telling these curious tales is what this tour is all about! Local doctor Moray Grigor is an Edinburgh native and lover of the city, and has been collecting some of the best of its stories to bring to you.
Starting just below the Castle, we’ll be touring down the world-famous Royal Mile, ducking into alleys and back courts as we go, and we’ll be hearing the most outlandish, amusing and fascinating anecdotes of the Old Town, many collected by Edinburgh publisher and author Robert Chambers right back in 1824.
In Edinburgh, truth really is stranger than fiction – as Dr Grigor will be delighted to show you!
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Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Availability depends on seasonality and number of participants. Bookings can not be made for the same day. Please read our TnC’s.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
When giving as a gift, your recipient can choose a date at their convenience during a booking process. Otherwise, you can choose one after checkout and voucher redemption.
Check available dates by emailing us at [email protected]
- All guiding and commentary on this 4-5 hour outdoor tour
- We have an optional refreshment stop, but food and drinks are not inclusive.
Meeting point
We meet near the top of Castlehill (top of Royal Mile) near the head of Castle Wynd North stairs.
Return details
Just outside Canongate Kirk in Canongate (lower Royal Mile)
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Tales of rebellious pets, couples at political loggerheads, two-faced businessmen, philosopher-chefs and fake news!
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Advocate's CloseTales of lame, gangfighting would-be authors, astounded judges, and very mischievous little girls!
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St Giles' CathedralTales of kings in debt, romantic silver spoons, church prayer-stools being thrown, and an unusual resting place for our most famous preacher.
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Royal MileTales of theatre riots, dull dances, raving beauties, novel financial products, and full-scale rebellion!
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Canongate KirkTales of vicious poets, tragic Royal favourites, and eccentric economists!
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$246.46
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
—
You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
—
We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!