Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Your guide will be holding a Navy Blue Umbrella. Please arrive 10 minutes before the tour start time to check in.Attractions and Activities: Royal Mile (Free entry) Our tour will start on the Royal Mile. Your tour guide will offer an introduction to the city and the history of the Old Town. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Mercat Cross (Free entry) As we walk on the Royal Mile we will see some of the city 'closes' and understand what these narrow lanes were used for. We'll also stop at the Mercat Cross, a site once used for public announcements and punishments. Can you spot the unicorn at the top? 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: St Giles' Cathedral (Free entry) In front of the Mercat Cross we will see St. Giles Cathedral. We'll talk about the architecture of the most important church in Scotland, and discover the history of the Presbyterian religion. We will also walk to West Parliament Square to talk about the Act of Union. 25 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Writers' Museum (Free entry) We leave St. Giles behind us and proceed on the Royal Mile. On our way, we will point out the Heart of Midlothian and explain what this mosaic heart is. A few minutes later, we will enter Makars' Court, just off the Royal Mile. Here, with the Writer's Museum as a backdrop, we will talk about Scotland's most important writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Victoria St (Free entry) From the Writer's Museum we will walk down a few steps to get to Victoria Street, one of the most picturesque streets of the Old Town. As we walk down the street, you will see quirky shops and colourful facades. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Grassmarket (Free entry) As we reach the bottom of Victoria Street, we will see a large plaza in front of us. This is the Grassmarket, an area famous for its pubs, but with a very dark past! 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh Castle (Free entry) From the Grassmarket we will take some steps to reach the Castle Esplanade. As we walk up the hill we will see the dark spike of the Hub, and explain what this building is. Once on the Castle Esplanade, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place. 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh Castle (Ticket included) It is finally time to enter Edinburgh Castle. Once inside, we'll delve into the history and secrets of this building, and recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges. After the guided tour you will have the opportunity to explore the indoor areas of the castle at your own pace. 40 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: Edinburgh CastleEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG, United Kingdom The tour will end inside Edinburgh Castle.
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