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Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included 20% OFF
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$57.46
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Overview
Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile offer a captivating journey through Scotland's rich history. This guided walking tour immerses you in iconic landmarks and stories that shape the city.
- 🏰 Start your adventure on the Royal Mile, where a knowledgeable guide introduces you to the city and its Old Town history.
- 📜 Visit the historic Mercat Cross, a site once used for public announcements, and see if you can spot the unicorn at the top.
- ⛪ Explore St. Giles' Cathedral, the most important church in Scotland, while learning about its architecture and the Presbyterian religion.
- 🖊️ Discover Scotland's literary heritage at the Writers' Museum, featuring notable figures like Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott.
- 🌈 Stroll down Victoria Street, renowned for its colorful facades and quirky shops, creating a picturesque backdrop for your journey.
- 🍻 Experience the lively atmosphere of the Grassmarket, famous for its pubs and intriguing history.
- 🏞️ Ascend to the Castle Esplanade for breathtaking views of the city and insights into the Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
- 👑 Enter Edinburgh Castle, where you'll uncover tales of kings and queens, battles, and sieges, followed by free time to explore indoor exhibits.
- 🗣️ English-speaking local tour guide included to enhance your understanding of the sights and stories.
- 🍼 Pram/stroller friendly, making it accessible for families with infants and small children.
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Edinburgh Castle & Royal Mile
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 2 hours 15 minutes
- Guided tour of the Old Town and Royal Mile highlights
- Entrance ticket to Edinburgh Castle and guided tour
- Local Tour Guide
- Gratuities
Meeting point
Your guide will be holding a Navy Blue Umbrella. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to check in.
Return details
The tour will end inside Edinburgh Castle.
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Royal MileOur tour will start on the Royal Mile. Your tour guide will offer an introduction to the city and the history of the Old Town.
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Mercat CrossAs we walk on the Royal Mile we will see some of the city 'closes' and understand what these narrow lanes were used for. We'll also stop at the Mercat Cross, a site once used for public announcements and punishments. Can you spot the unicorn at the top?
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St Giles' CathedralIn front of the Mercat Cross we will see 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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Writers' MuseumWe leave St. Giles behind us and proceed on the Royal Mile. On our way, we will point out the Heart of Midlothian and explain what this mosaic heart is. A few minutes later, we will enter Makars’ Court, just off the Royal Mile. Here, with the Writer’s Museum as a backdrop, we will talk about Scotland’s most important writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.
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Victoria StreetFrom the Writer's Museum we will walk down a few steps to get to Victoria Street, one of the most picturesque streets of the Old Town. As we walk down the street, you will see quirky shops and colourful facades.
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GrassmarketAs we reach the bottom of Victoria Street, we will see a large plaza in front of us. This is the Grassmarket, an area famous for its pubs, but with a very dark past!
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Edinburgh CastleFrom the Grassmarket we will take some steps to reach the Castle Esplanade. As we walk up the hill we will see the dark spike of the Hub, and explain what this building is. Once on the Castle Esplanade, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place.
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Edinburgh CastleIt is finally time to enter Edinburgh Castle. Once inside, we’ll delve into the history and secrets of this building, and recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges. After the guided tour you will have the opportunity to explore the indoor areas of the castle at your own pace.
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met,
you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Edinburgh Castle and Royal Mile Walking Tour - Ticket Included 20% OFF
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$57.46
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!