Elgin: In and out the Dusty Closes In and out the Dusty Closes
ID: GYG640571-1063512
Category:
Country: Germany
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover the hidden alleyways of Elgin on a guided tour. Learn about the history of the town and the daily life of the people who lived in the alleyways.
Explore the hidden alleyways of Elgin on a guided walking tour. Learn about the lives of the people who lived in these alleyways and how they coped with the challenges of life in the 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s.
Hear the details of life in the alleyways, what kind of folks lived there, and how the town handled epidemics historically. Learn about the houses and how people lived before plumbing.
Discover what family life was like in the 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s. Find out how secure the alleyways were for those who lived there and how people coped before modern shops.
If you had livestock, where would you keep them? As a widow, how could you make money for your family if you were not allowed to work because you were a woman?
Learn about the life of a housewife back during these times and the penalties of saying no to your husband. Find out about the punishment for reading or having your monthly 'ladies days'.
Highlights
- Learn about the daily life of the people who lived in the alleyways
- Hear about the history of the town and how it handled epidemics
- Discover the original details of the alleyways from the 1600s
- Find out how people lived before the invention of plumbing
- Hear about the penalties for saying no to your husband
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable walking shoes
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
This tour involves walking through historical areas with uneven surfaces
There is a stone pillar that has a few steps at the bottom, and 2 benches near it
INCLUDED
- Guided tour of hidden alleyways
- Insights into life in the 1600s, 1700s, and 1800s
- Historical context of epidemics and their management
- Details on family life, housing, and security in past centuries
- Information on coping mechanisms before modern conveniences
- Exploration of livelihood options for widows
- Insights into the life of a housewife and societal expectations
- Discussion on punishments and societal norms of the past
NOT INCLUDED
- Meals and drinks
- Transportation to the meeting point
- Personal expenses
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 24 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 24 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
