Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town Royal Mile

Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Old Town Royal Mile

Edinburgh is a wonderful city best explored on foot.  Spend a morning or afternoon exploring the Medieval Old Town and Royal Mile with a local Tour Guide.  Hear about the history of the Old Town, see the amazing architecture and learn about the characters that have shaped this fascinating city we call home.  The tour will start at the top of the Royal Mile and winds it's way down through the Closes (streets) of the Old Town.  Get a feeling of what life had been like and hear about some of our most memorable citizens.  The tour will end at the bottom of the Royal Mile outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse and Arthur's Seat.

Itinerary
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Stop At: Gladstone's Land, 477B Lawnmarket Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2NT Scotland

Viewed from the outside you will hear about one of Edinburgh's Oldest buildings

Duration: 5 minutes

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

Named after Edinburgh's Patron Saint you will hear about it's history and place in life of the Old Town. There is an option to have a brief introductory tour (Donations are requested)

Duration: 20 minutes

Stop At: Greyfriars Kirk, 1 Greyfriars Place Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ Scotland

Walk around the burial ground, see the herb gardens, City Wall and Church. Hear about the history of Greyfriars and the Harry Potter connection.

Duration: 15 minutes

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

An interest building with a fascinating history and now has a new use.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

Stroll around the building hearing about some of the famous citizens who now rest here.

Duration: 10 minutes

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

This is the end point of our tour. Here you will hear about David I and James IV. Mary Queen of Scots and the Augustinian Canons who once inhabited the Abbey.

Duration: 10 minutes