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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$482.28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
Join us for a private tour of Edinburgh Old Town to discover the fascinating history of the city.
Understand how Edinburgh developed from a medieval burgh to an international hub.
Learn about royal history at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
We'll talk about the Scottish Reformation in St. Giles Cathedral
Visit Greyfriars Graveyard, Grassmarket and the closes of the Royal Mile. Listen to the stories of murderers, executions, and bodysnatchers.
Visit the National Museum of Scotland and its highlights, including Viking chess pieces and Pictish carved stones.
Find out about Edinburgh cultural scene, from writers and books to the Fringe Festival.
Understand how Edinburgh developed from a medieval burgh to an international hub.
Learn about royal history at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse
We'll talk about the Scottish Reformation in St. Giles Cathedral
Visit Greyfriars Graveyard, Grassmarket and the closes of the Royal Mile. Listen to the stories of murderers, executions, and bodysnatchers.
Visit the National Museum of Scotland and its highlights, including Viking chess pieces and Pictish carved stones.
Find out about Edinburgh cultural scene, from writers and books to the Fringe Festival.
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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
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.
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- Guided Tour of the National Museum Highlights
- Local Tour Guide
- Private transportation
- Gratuities
- Should clients wish to grab a snack at some point during the tour, this would be at their own expenses.
- Should clients wish to stop for coffee and tea during the tour, this would be at their own expenses.
Meeting point
We will meet travelers outside of the Scotch Whisky Experience on Castlehill. This is a red sandstone building, very close to the castle esplanade.
Return details
The tour will end outside of Holyrood Palace.
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Castello Di EdimburgoThe Castle Esplanade will be our first stop. From here, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place. We'll talk about the history of one of Edinburgh's oldest buildings. As we recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges, we'll delve into the secrets of the castle.
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Victoria StreetFrom the Castle Esplanade, we will walk down hill towards Victoria Street, the most picturesque and colorful street of Edinburgh.
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GrassmarketAt the end of Victoria Street we will enter the Grassmarket, a large plaza famous for its pubs and its dark past.
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Greyfriars BobbyFrom the Grassmarket, we will walk up Candlemarker Row. At the end of the street we will find Edinburgh's most famous and loyal dog, Bobby! We'll also see the dog statue located just outside of the graveyard.
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GreyfriarsBehind Bobby, we will find the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard. This historic graveyard we will understand what the Mortsafes are, and learn about the connection between the Scottish Covenants and the George Mackenzie Mausoleum.
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National Museum of ScotlandWe'll enter the National Museum of Scotland and walk through the Grand Gallery: we'll explore some of the museum's highlights in the Scottish and international collections. There will be time for coffee and a rest.
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St Giles' CathedralAfter the National Museum of Scotland we will head towards the Royal Mile via Cowgate. We will explain where the name Royal Mile comes from and explore its historical highlights. The first stop will be St. Giles Cathedral. We'll talk about the architecture of the most important church in Scotland, and discover the history of the Presbyterian religion. We will also walk to West Parliament Square to talk about the Act of Union.
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Mercat CrossBehind St. Giles Cathedral we will find the Mercat Cross, once the site of public announcements and punishments. We will also explain why the unicorn appears at the top of this structure.
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Royal MileAs we walk down the Royal Mile we will explore some of the 'closes' and understand what these narrow, dark, alleyways were used for. We'll recall the stories of those who once lived here.
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John Knox House MuseumOn the Royal Mile, we will stop outside of John Knox House and also see where one of the city gates used to stand.
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Canongate KirkWe'll stop at the Canongate Tolbooth and explain why, in this part of the city, we find representations of a golden stag’s head with a cross between its antlers.
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The Scottish ParliamentA few minutes down the road from Canongate, we will see the Scottish Parliament. This modern building is very controversial, let's see what you think of its quirky architecture!
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Palace of HolyroodhouseWe will then move to our final stop. the Palace of Holyroodhouse. We'll look at the Palace from the main gate, and discuss its history and architecture.
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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$482.28
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
01
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
02
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We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
03
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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!