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Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$48.10
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Overview
The Edinburgh Guided Tour features an exceptional team of guides, including PhD historians and a museum manager. With a focus on small group sizes, this tour promises a personal and engaging experience of Edinburgh's rich history.
- 🗺️ Guided walking tour of the Royal Mile and surrounding areas, showcasing the city's historical significance.
- 🏰 Visit major landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, Grassmarket, and Greyfriars’ Kirkyard, each with unique tales.
- 📚 Learn about famous writers, poets, and economists who called Edinburgh home, enriching your understanding of its literary heritage.
- 📸 Capture stunning photographs as you explore secret closes and wynds, revealing the hidden beauty of the city.
- ⏰ Enjoy a daytime tour, with morning departures available for a guided walk lasting up to 3 hours, tailored to your needs.
- 🏛️ Behold the Usher Hall, a Baroque masterpiece donated to Edinburgh, and learn about its historical significance.
- 🔍 Discover Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points, delving into its storied past and the Scottish Wars of Independence.
- 🍻 Visit the quirky Jolly Judge pub and see classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenements in James Court.
- 📖 Explore the Writers' Museum, dedicated to Scotland's literary heroes, with the option to visit inside.
- 🚌 Public transportation options are conveniently available nearby for easy access to the tour starting point.
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The experience offers several options. This price includes:
Daytime tours
Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.
Morning Departure: A guided walk of up to 3 hours (subject to your requirements) around the centre of Edinburgh with one of our guides.
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide
Duration: 3 hours
The experience offers several options, check yours above
- Small-group walking tour, maximum 12 travellers
- Expert historian or specialist local guide
- Time for questions and conversation throughout the tour
- Gratuities/tips, optional
- Hotel pick-up or drop-off
- Food and drink
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle, the Scott Monument, or any paid attractions (paid on site)
Meeting point
Your guide will meet you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall on Lothian Road. There are three entrances; please wait by the middle/central entrance and arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts.
Return details
The tour ends by the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens, a short walk from Princes Street and Edinburgh Waverley Station.
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Usher HallView this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher.
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Edinburgh CastleBehold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!
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GrassmarketEnter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).
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Milne’s CourtCome and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
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Jolly JudgeSee classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.
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Writers' MuseumThis museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.
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Riddle's CourtSee the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables.
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Deacon Brodie's TavernLearn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.
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St Giles' CathedralView this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.
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Edinburgh City ChambersSee the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.
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Edinburgh Waverley StationCross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.
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Scott MonumentSee this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).
If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Edinburgh Royal Mile and Old Town Small Group Walking Tour
Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$48.10
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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Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!