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HomeWalk Through Edinburgh's Old Town In 3 Hours
Description
Travel through the Old Town’s distinctive closes, wynds and courts and discover their stories; these were once the homes of royalty, inventors, poets, philosophers, scientists and bodysnatchers. Your walking tour will include some amazing Edinburgh landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, two parliament buildings, two historic churchyards, Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace.
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Begin the excursion outside the central section of the historic Royal Mile via Parliament Square and the City Chambers.
Head up Castlehill towards the beautiful Makars' Court and Victoria Street, otherwise known as Diagon Alley.
Visit one of Edinburgh's most iconic streets, the Grassmarket, famous for its historic pubs, unbeatable views of the Castle and executions.
Proceed to Grey friars' Kirkyard, not just famous for a very loyal dog but also bodysnatchers and a inspiration for Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley and J.K. Rowling.
After visiting the Old College of Edinburgh University the tour will return to the Royal Mile.
Walk down Castlehill we shall see some of the oldest surviving buildings in the city, John Knox House and Moubray House date back to the 15th century.
Leave the bustling Royal Mile behind and enter the stunning Tweeddale Court and Bakehouse Close (now famous for being Outlander's Carfax Close).
Visit the stately Holyrood Palace across the road from Scotland's modern parliament building and the tour concludes.
What's Included
- Guide Services
What's Excluded
- Personal expenses
Meeting Point
Royal Mile Mansions, Edinburgh, UK
Cancellation Policy
For cancellations upto 2 days before the tour -
Refund of 80% of the tour price.Price Details
| The group size and price | |
| 1 To 10 | USD 85 Per Group |
This is a group tour | |