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Edinburgh - Old Town Stories

By All-Star Guides
10 out of 10
Exceptional
Free cancellation available
Price is €18 per adult
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Overview

The perfect introduction to the city.

Your guide will lead you through Old Town Edinburgh, where you'll be introduced not only to the most famous landmarks, but also to some of the hidden gems that make our beloved city so special.

You'll learn about the origins of Scotland and Edinburgh, hear the stories of our illustrious citizens and (in)famous residents, wander among graves and through cobbled streets, always in the company of a knowledgeable and personable guide.

Not to be missed!

Activity location

  • St Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street, Historic Royal Mile
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • West Parliament Square
    • West Parliament Square
    • EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh - Old Town Stories
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00
Price details
€18.40 x 1 Adult€18.40
Total
Price is €18.40

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    In-person guide

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.

Activity itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town (Pass by)
The perfect introduction to the history of Scotland and Edinburgh in particular. Wander around Old Town Edinburgh in the company of an expert guide, and hear about the origins of Scotland and its capital.
St Giles' Cathedral
  • 15m
Walk around St. Giles Cathedral and hear about its history, John Knox and the Reformation, and how the Wars of the Three Kingdoms may have started.
Mercat Cross
  • 10m
Hear about the architecture of the city, and the impact of the Great Fire of 1824.
Royal Mile (Pass by)
Walk up the Royal Mile, and hear about important long-gone buildings, as well as some of the surrounding landmarks and statues.
Writers' Museum
  • 10m
Hear about one of the city's oldest standing buildings, now home to the Writer's Museum, dedicated to some of the most famous Scottish Writers.
Edinburgh Castle (Pass by)
Without a doubt the most imposing building in the city. Hear about its origins and importance.
Grassmarket
  • 10m
Hear about the former gallows site, as well as some of the characters that met their fate there. Hear about the Covenanters and visit the Memorial.
Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • 30m
Visit the gates of the Covenanters Prison, and hear about one of the most convoluted periods of history. Hear about the bodysnatching activity in Edinburgh and its impact in the studies of anatomy. Finally, listen to the heart-warming storey of Greyfriars Bobby.

Location

Activity location

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    St Giles' Cathedral
    • High Street, Historic Royal Mile
    • EH1 1RE, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    West Parliament Square
    • West Parliament Square
    • EH1 1RF, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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