Edinburgh: Guided Walking Tour of the Old Town
ID: GYG1431441-2185288
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Discover Edinburgh's history on a guided walking tour of the Royal Mile. Learn about Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and St Giles Cathedral, and visit Harry Potter sites.
Discover 900 years of history on a guided walking tour of Edinburgh. Learn about Edinburgh Castle and Holyrood Palace, and explore the closes of the Royal Mile, discovering how they got their names.
Hear the legend of Greyfriars Bobby and visit the cafe where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter. See the graveyard where some of the names for the characters come from.
Visit St Giles Cathedral, home to the Scottish church, and learn about the battles Scotland had with England. Find out what life was like growing up in Edinburgh and what the city was like.
Find the best spots to take photos and take some of the 900 years of history away with you.
Highlights
- Explore Edinburgh's history on a guided walking tour of the Royal Mile
- Learn about Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and St Giles Cathedral
- Visit the cafe where J.K. Rowling wrote Harry Potter and see the graveyard
- Hear the story of Greyfriars Bobby and discover the city's hidden closes
- Find the best spots to take photos and capture the city's historic charm
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
Wear comfortable shoes for walking
Bring a camera for photos
Be prepared for varying weather conditions
We. Meet outside of Mary Kings Close
INCLUDED
- Guided walking tour of Edinburgh
- Visit to Edinburgh Castle
- Visit to Holyrood Palace
- Exploration of the Royal Mile
- Story of Greyfriar Bobby
- Visit to the cafe where JK Rowling wrote Harry Potter
- Visit to the graveyard with character names
- Visit to St Giles Cathedral
NOT INCLUDED
- Transportation to and from the starting point
- Meals and drinks
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.
