Historic Walking tour of The Old Town - in Spanish

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ID: GYG851871-1346049
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Country: United Kingdom

Duration: 03:00 hours


Description

We welcome you to Edinburgh with this Spanish tour of the Old Town, which will take you through its hidden corners. We will talk about Harry Potter, Edinburgh Castle, Ghosts, religions and more.
We will enter Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh's most photogenic streets, famous for its colorful buildings and specialty stores. Every step here is an opportunity to capture the essence of the city with your camera.

We will stroll through Greyfriars Graveyard, a graveyard full of stories and legends. You will meet Bobby, the faithful dog who became a symbol of loyalty. During the tour we will see the history of the National Museum of Scotland.

Walking along the Royal Mile, we will travel through centuries of history and culture, until we reach the Mercat Cross, the commercial and social heart of the medieval city. Here, you will learn about the importance of trade and fairs in Edinburgh life.

We will stroll past the majestic St. Giles Cathedral, a Gothic jewel that has been a symbol of the faith and resilience of the Scots for over 900 years.

We end our tour at Writers' Square, a hidden and magical place where we will talk about the most famous writers who have left their mark on Scottish history.

Highlights

  • History of Edinburgh Castle
  • History of St Giles Cathedral
  • Greyfriars Cemetery

Guiding languages

IMPORTANT INFORMATION

We start our tour at 4 Grassmarket Opposite the Cold Town House Restaurant EH1 2JU Your tour guide will have an orange umbrella. - Arrive 5 minutes before the tour starts to check in. - Please come dressed appropriately, depending on the weather (Edinburgh is cold and rainy even in "summer"), check BBC Edinburgh.
INCLUDED
  • Guided visit with qualified tour guides
  • Small groups
  • Personalized tours
NOT INCLUDED
  • Entrance fees to attractions (Castle, museums...)
  • Meals and drinks
  • Transportation

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.