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Edinburgh Walking Tour Discovering History and Architecture
Edinburgh
About
Explore the rich tapestry of Edinburgh from the historic Grassmarket to the elegant New Town. This walking tour starts in the Grassmarket, goes up Victoria Street to the Royal Mile and finishing down in New Town.
Discover the history of Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, while hearing local stories from the vibrant Grassmarket. Visit Makars Court to learn about Edinburgh's literary significance and the legacy of Deacon Brodie. Stroll past St. Giles' Cathedral and Parliament Square, uncovering tales of the Reformation and the infamous witch trials. Marvel at the Scott Monument and the Balmoral Hotel, before concluding the journey in St. Andrews Square, reflecting on the Age of Enlightenmen...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding fee
Gratuities are optional, never expected but always appreciated
Meeting Points
Departure
4 Grassmarket
Just out on the street from 4 Grassmarket (Cold Town Brewing) is where you guide will meet you. Although the tour starts in Old Town, it will end in New Town
Return
Saint Andrew Square
This tour will end at St.Andrews Square in Edinburgh New Town
Important Information
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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We start off ou tour in Edinburgh Grassmarket which is a vibrant and historic area nestled in the heart of the Old Town, just beneath the imposing Edinburgh Castle. Tourists visiting the Grassmarket can enjoy a blend of rich history, stunning architecture, and lively modern culture. Once a medieval marketplace and site for public executions, today it offers a much more cheerful atmosphere with its cobbled streets lined with traditional pubs, boutique shops, and quaint cafes. Here we will learn about the markets, why there are so many pubs and what happened to those who were punished there.
15 minutes
2
Victoria street
Our tour takes you up Victoria Street which is a delightful street filled with charm, history, and unique finds. This iconic, curved street is one of the most photographed in the city, known for its vibrant, multicolored buildings and its connection to J.K. Rowling’s inspiration for Diagon Alley in the Harry Potter series, but is this really the case? Let us help you sort out fact from fiction and get recommendations of great local places to eat, drink and shop
15 minutes
3
Makar's Court
Makars' Court is a hidden literary gem nestled in Edinburgh's historic Old Town, just off the Royal Mile in Lady Stair’s Close. Adjacent to the Writers’ Museum, this open-air courtyard serves as an evolving national literary monument, celebrating Scotland’s rich literary heritage.
Here we can can enjoy the serene atmosphere of the courtyard, often described as a peaceful retreat from the bustling Royal Mile and find out about one of Edinburgh's most infamous characters who helped inspire a famous work of fiction.
10 minutes
Edinburgh Walking Tour Discovering History and Architecture
Edinburgh
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$22.50
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About
Explore the rich tapestry of Edinburgh from the historic Grassmarket to the elegant New Town. This walking tour starts in the Grassmarket, goes up Victoria Street to the Royal Mile and finishing down in New Town.
Discover the history of Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, while hearing local stories from the vibrant Grassmarket. Visit Makars Court to learn about Edinburgh's literary significance and the legacy of Deacon Brodie. Stroll past St. Giles' Cathedral and Parliament Square, uncovering tales of the Reformation and the infamous witch trials. Marvel at the Scott Monument and the Balmoral Hotel, before concluding the journey in St. Andrews Square, reflecting on the Age of Enlightenmen...
Highlights
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Guiding fee
Gratuities are optional, never expected but always appreciated
Meeting Points
Departure
4 Grassmarket
Just out on the street from 4 Grassmarket (Cold Town Brewing) is where you guide will meet you. Although the tour starts in Old Town, it will end in New Town
Return
Saint Andrew Square
This tour will end at St.Andrews Square in Edinburgh New Town