Edinburgh - Old Town Stories
Description
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!
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Itinerary
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.
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.
Hear about the architecture of the city, and the impact of the Great Fire of 1824.
Walk up the Royal Mile, and hear about important long-gone buildings, as well as some of the surrounding landmarks and statues.
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.
Without a doubt the most imposing building in the city. Hear about its origins and importance.
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.
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 story of Greyfriars Bobby.
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Important Information
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Reviews(65)
Excellent! We went on our first day in Edinburgh and it gave u a great overview of the history.
For some reason, I was the only one on the tour that Thursday afternoon. But that meant I got to enjoy a very in-depth and detailed tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town for over two hours. The guide shared insightful and fascinating stories, and I got to see many of the city’s beautiful sights. I highly recommend it.
Really enjoyable tour, Kieran was engaging and able to answer questions, so many intersting facts, I'll have to opt for the three hour tour next time
I had a fantastic experience with James as my tour guide. I happened to be the only one and had a private tour with James. Two hours just flew by. Highly recommend!
Robert was an excellent tour guide. Very knowledgeable and, because I ended up being the only guest on the tour, tailored the tour to my interests. Learned a lot of interesting information and would recommend.
Wonderful experience seeing the sites and learning about the city. James is very knowledgeable and provided great insight on the history. I would recommend this tour for anyone looking to learn more about Edinburgh and wanting to see multiple places.
Robert was a friendly and informative tour guide with lots of interesting anecdotes of early Edinburgh. He bought the place alive for us.
Robert was a great and knowledgeable guide for our tour! We loved his stories, and, as an English degree-holder, I very much appreciated his knowledge of Scottish writers/works and many quotations. Our tour was just my party (we went on a Tuesday afternoon), so we were able to cover a lot in one tour and ask lots of questions. Great way to get a sense of the Old Town and its history within a couple hours. Thanks for a great tour, Robert!
We went on the Old Town tour. Robert, the guide made it super fun as well as having the best stories! He took us through several monuments and historical sites telling different stories about them, full of curious facts. An advantage in Edinburgh is that several of the museums are free, so we were able to visit places that complemented the tour. I recommend going to the writers museum, the pantheon inside the city, the history of Maggie Dickson’s, the museum of Scotland and its terrace for a good view. It's worth it!
Our guide was knowledgable, personable, and charming. He had an entertaining story for every building and street corner.
