Historical Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town
Enjoy a exciting walking tour around the old Town of Scotland's Capital City. The buildings ooze with 900 years of history and your tour guide, as a professional storyteller, will regail with the tales from past while keeping you captivated and will add a touch of humour along the way.
Enjoying your tour with a five star reviewed tour guide, who is passionate and local you will be guided from St Giles Cathedral, along The Royal Mile, to Edinburgh Castle and more ending in Greyfriars Kirkyard.
This is a perfect way for anyone wanting to explore Edinburgh and learn all of its secrets and stories it has to tell.
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Historical Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town
What's included in Historical Walking Tour of Edinburgh Old Town
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St Giles' Cathedral
We will start the tour outside of this 900 year old building. You will find out about it's origins, the truth about the building and about the it being the birthplace of Presbyterianism. They're may even been an opportunity to go inside of the church to revel in it's impressive architecture, and even see a very important document. Outside of St Giles you will learn about an infamous building that still has an impact on Edinburgh to this day. We will then visit the Supreme Court Carpark which is alot more important than it sounds. Here you will learn about an event that would change the course of Scotlands History. You will also learn about the father of Presbyterianism, John Knox and Charles 1 and 2nd, some very important men in forming Scotland as we know it today.
Mercat Cross
You will then be guided to The Mercat Cross where you will learn about one of Edinburgh's most important structures, the most central point of Edinburgh's Old Town. Learn about how the people of Edinburgh got their news and even revelled in entertainment at this spot too. This is also a perfect opportunity to get a photograph of Scotland's National Animal. You will also learn about The Great Fire of Edinburgh which happened in 1824 and the man who helped save a dying city. You will also learn about Adam Smith, the father of economics, and how he changed the world with his book and his views.
Royal Mile
We then move further down The Royal Mile towards The North and South Bridges where you will learn about why the bridges were built, and why people ended up living inside the one of the bridges in the infamous Edinburgh Vaults. As we make our way back up, we will pass the Close where the recipe for Scotland's National dish was first written, Haggis, Neeps and Tatties. We will pass another, one of Edinburgh's oldest where you will learn about what life was like for the common person in the city and why it was given the nickname "Auld Reekie".
Inclusions
- 2.5 hour walking tour
- Walking Tour around the city
- A chance to see the historical sites of the city
- Alcoholic Beverages
- There is not a stop for food
- Hotel Pickup or Drop off
- Private transportation
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Please meet your guide at the front steps of St Giles Cathedral and look for a blue and white umbrella with the Eerie Earth Tours logo on it.