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Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour

Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$243.74
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Old Edinburgh unfolds a tapestry of curious tales that weave through its storied streets. Join local historian Dr. Moray Grigor as he guides you through the Royal Mile, sharing the city's most eccentric anecdotes and historical curiosities.

  • 🏰 Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour: This 4-5 hour outdoor tour includes all guiding and commentary, ensuring an immersive experience through Edinburgh's rich history.
  • 📜 Discover the fascinating story of Bonnie Dundee's escape from Edinburgh and hear about Allan Ramsay's court appeal, along with tales of enormous gang fights and water woes.
  • 🐦 Delight in stories of rebellious pets, political couples at odds, two-faced businessmen, and the intriguing lives of philosopher-chefs and fake news.
  • ⛪ Visit St. Giles' Cathedral and learn about kings in debt, romantic silver spoons, and the unusual resting place of the city's most famous preacher.
  • 🎭 Experience tales of theatre riots, dull dances, raving beauties, and the financial innovations that stirred the public's imagination.
  • 📍 Enjoy guided stops at significant landmarks, including Advocate's Close and Canongate Kirk, where you'll hear about mischievous little girls and tragic Royal favorites.
  • 🚶‍♂️ The tour is suitable for all physical fitness levels, with wheelchair accessibility options available for a comfortable experience.
  • 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently located nearby, making it easy to reach the starting point of your adventure.

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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.
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  • 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)

  • Castello Di Edimburgo
    Tales of Bonnie' Dundee's escape from Edinburgh, Allan Ramsay's court appeal, enormous gang fights and water woes!
  • Tales of rebellious pets, couples at political loggerheads, two-faced businessmen, philosopher-chefs and fake news!
  • Advocate's Close
    Tales of lame, gangfighting would-be authors, astounded judges, and very mischievous little girls!
  • St Giles' Cathedral
    Tales of kings in debt, romantic silver spoons, church prayer-stools being thrown, and an unusual resting place for our most famous preacher.
  • Royal Mile
    Tales of theatre riots, dull dances, raving beauties, novel financial products, and full-scale rebellion!
  • Canongate Kirk
    Tales of vicious poets, tragic Royal favourites, and eccentric economists!

  • 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
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Due to the amount of walking on hard and sometimes uneven surfaces we do not recommend the tour for guests with mobility problems (unless using wheelchair)
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • This experience requires good weather.
    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

    Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
    $243.74
    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 — Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!

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