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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$384.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
Overview
The Edinburgh Private Walking Tour offers an insightful journey through the historic Old Town. This engaging exploration reveals how Edinburgh transformed from a medieval burgh into a thriving international hub.
- 🏰 Visit Edinburgh Castle, where you'll learn about its royal history and enjoy stunning views from the Castle Esplanade, the site of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
- 🌈 Stroll down Victoria Street, renowned for its picturesque and colorful architecture, capturing the essence of Edinburgh's charm.
- 🍻 Discover the Grassmarket, a lively plaza famous for its traditional pubs and intriguing dark history.
- 🐾 Meet Greyfriars Bobby, the loyal dog of Edinburgh, and see his statue located just outside the historic Greyfriars Kirkyard.
- ⚰️ Explore Greyfriars Kirkyard, learning about Mortsafes and the connection between the Scottish Covenants and the George Mackenzie Mausoleum.
- 🏛️ Hear fascinating stories about the National Museum of Scotland's treasures, including Dolly the sheep and the Lewis Chessmen, as you pass by.
- ⛪ Stop at St. Giles Cathedral to admire its architecture and delve into the history of the Presbyterian religion.
- 🦄 Learn about the Mercat Cross, once a site for public announcements, and discover the significance of the unicorn atop the structure.
- 🔍 Walk down the Royal Mile, exploring the 'closes' and uncovering the stories of those who once inhabited these narrow alleyways.
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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours
- 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.
- We will stop outside the National Museum of Scotland, where your guide will share a few stories about some of its most famous treasures. These include Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal from an adult cell, and the Lewis Chessmen, whose replicas appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. We will not go inside, but you will still hear how the museum reflects Scotland’s scientific, cultural and industrial history. (pass by)
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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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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour in English
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$384.78
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after
they redeem the gift voucher.
How it works?
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You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
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