Edinburgh: History Lovers Old Town Walking Tour

Dive into the history of Edinburgh's Old Town on this walking tour. Stroll through the charming streets of the Old Town as you learn about the events and characters that made Edinburgh what it is today.
Start your tour in front of the statue of Sir James Young Simpson. Walk through the Princess Street Gardens and admire their beauty while learning about their dark secrets.

Stop at Ross fountain to enjoy some stunning views of Edinburgh Castle. Then, take a walk past a series of monuments dedicated to historical wars and battles.

Next, delve into the hidden alleyways of the Royal Mile. The Royal Mile was the spine of the Old Town, where people congregated, traded, and battled.

After strolling down the picturesque Victoria Street, move on to the historic Grassmarket. This is one of the places where public executions took place in the city. Find out about some of the individuals who were punished here.

Move on to Greyfriars Kirkyard, the burial ground for many famous and infamous historical figures. Then, walk along George IV Bridge and see the spots where some of the Harry Potter stories were written.

Finish off your tour with a visit to Parliament Square and the High Street. Learn about about kings and rebel queens, feared religious leaders, and Scotland's national animal: the unicorn.

Om de beschikbaarheid te garanderen, dient u zo snel mogelijk te reserveren. Vroegboekkorting is het overwegen waard, vooral als u de reis plant tijdens het hoogseizoen, zoals op feestdagen of in het weekend.

Deze excursie kunt u kosteloos annuleren tot: annuleringstijd voor aanvang van de reis. Bij annulering na: annulering na: annuleringstijd of niet aanwezig zijn op de excursie wordt de volledige prijs van de activiteit alsnog in rekening gebracht. Te laat komen bij het ophalen of vertrekken wordt beschouwd als niet komen opdagen.