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Edinburgh Old Town - 3.5 Hour Walking Tour
Joined 2021
Join me on this 3.5 hour walking tour, created to make your experience unforgettable.
We will start where the city gates were once and visit the the main Medieval thoroughfare called the Royal Mile, exploring some of the charming and spooky small streets called “Closes”. We will admire St Giles' Cathedral discovering some quirky traditions connected to the area and visit a very atmospheric graveyard. We will reach the magnificent Edinburgh Castle and hear stories of Royals and murders.
Itinerary
This itinerary can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Send me a message with your requests!
Meeting Point
At your hotel, if in the city centre or in front of John Knox House
John knox House
Everything will start in front John Knox House (or your hotel Lobby if close to the Old Town) from there will see where the world ended when Edinburgh was small and cramped, surrounded by city walls.
St Giles' Cathedral
We will walk up the Royal Mile up to St. Giles' Cathedral and the site where the Scottish Parliament stood once. We will hear about the Reformation, Mary Queen of Scots, Charles I and the Civil Wars. (We will enter the Cathedral with groups up to 5 members and only when possible).
Edinburgh Castle (outside)
We will reach the Castle Esplanade and hear about an ancient volcano, incredible glaciers, the birth of Edinburgh Castle with tales of Royals, sieges and murders.
The Grassmarket
We will explore the lively Grassmarket and discover what lies beneath its historical pubs' unexpected names. When possible, we will visit one of the most atmospheric graveyards in the city and discover some of the tombstone related to the Harry Potter saga.
Old Town
The tour will end in the core of the Old Town or at your hotel, if close to the Royal Mile.
Ending Point
Old Town or at your hotel if close to the Old Town
Want to personalize this tour?
This tour can be customized to meet your needs and preferences. Click below to send me a message with your requests.
Inclusions & Exclusions
Planning and guiding fees
Transportation
Entrance fee to any tourist attraction
Food
Drinks
Tour Important Information
This is a walking tour, so the tour will be completely on foot.
Please wear comfortable shoes and expect pure marvellously unpredictable Scottish weather. I recommend a waterproof jacket with a hood (perhaps an umbrella as well). Sometimes the sun shines in the sky and five minutes later you can have drizzle, wind and again sunshine, maybe with an enchanting rainbow!
Important message from the supplier
All tours are customisable. If you give me enough notice, I can guide you in other areas of Scotland if you pay my transportation fee.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Sarah C.
Hi everyone, my name is Sarah and I'm a fully qualified Blue Badge Tourist Guide in Scotland. I've been a tour guide since 2013 and I cannot wait to share my knowledge and love for this marvellous country with you!
Delivering tours, for me, means also to have a good time and my enjoyment is infectious! Scottish history, storytelling, food and human beings are amongst my main passions. Being empathetic and flexible is a fundamental skill when working with people, that is why my tours can be customized according to my customers' needs.
Scotland is a vibrant jewel immersed in history, culture and stunning landscapes and it will be my pleasure to devise a tour that makes you discover its beauty, through my eyes. I look forward to hearing from you!
$440/ per group
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