Royal Mile and Old Town Walking Tour

4.9
3 hours
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Overview

What's Included

✓ Included

  • Small group (maximum 12 participants)
  • Professional guide

✗ Not Included

  • Gratuities

Itinerary

1
Stop 1
View this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher.
2
Stop 2
Behold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!
3
Stop 3
Enter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).
4
Stop 4
Come and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
5
Stop 5
See classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.
6
Stop 6
This museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.
7
Stop 7
See the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables.
8
Stop 8
Learn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'.
9
Stop 9
View this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.
10
Stop 10
See the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.
11
Stop 11
Cross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.
12
Stop 12
See this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).

Meeting & End Point

📍
Meeting Point
Your guide will be waiting for you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall (there are 3 entrances and he will be outside the middle one).
🏁
End Point
The ending point is at the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.

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Good to Know

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Children under 12 are free
  • Children 12-16 pay 75%

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