Edinburgh Castle and Old Town Walking Tour

Edinburgh Castle and Old Town Walking Tour

Spend the day exploring Edinburgh's Old Town and Castle with your local Edinburgh guide.  Starting at the top of the Royal Mile in the heart of the Old Town you will have a private guided tour of Edinburgh Castle (Fast track admissions included) with time then to explore.  Your guide will then lead you through the Closes and Wynds (streets) of the Old Town.  Hear stories of Edinburgh's past, it's characters and events, before stopping at a local pub or cafe for lunch (not included).  Your day will end with a tour of the Palace of Holyroodhouse (the Queens official residence in Scotland).

Itinerary
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Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland

The day start with a private guided tour of Edinburgh Castle followed by time to explore.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes

Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland

Founded by David I in 1124 hear about the history of one of Edinburgh's most important buildings. Optional introductory guided tour (donation not included).

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: John Knox House Museum, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland

Viewed from the outside hear about the history of one of Edinburgh's famous Medieval buildings. Did Knox really live here? What's the connection with Mary Queen of Scots?

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN Scotland

Walk with your guide around the building hearing about the church and it's connection with Mary Queen of Scots and Adam Smith.

Duration: 10 minutes

Stop At: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX Scotland

End your day with a tour of the Queens Official Residence in Scotland. Once occupied by Bonnie Prince Charlie and Mary Queen of Scots.

Duration: 1 hour 30 minutes