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Old Town + The Royal Mile Free Tour

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Old Town + The Royal Mile Free Tour

You will learn about the history of this medieval city, with more than 3000 years, from St Giles Cathedral & Edinburgh Castle walk along the Royal Mile to see the main sites of Edinburgh.
Schedule: Daily
Start Time: 10:00, 11:00, 16:00
Tour Language: English
Duration: 2 hours
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Old Town + The Royal Mile Free Tour Highlights

    • Historical introduction to Edinburgh

    • Royal Mile

    • Victoria Street

    • Grassmarket

    • Greyfriars Cemetery

    • Bobby dog

    • Mysteries about Harry Potter

    • Mackenzie and paranormal activity

    • National Museum of Scotland

    • Writers Museum

    • St. Giles Cathedral

    • Presbyterianism

    • David Hume

    • Public executions

    • Maggie Dickson

    • Heart of Midlothian

    • Mercat Cross

    • Fringe Festival

Edinburgh has become one of the most beautiful cities in Europe.

You will learn about the history of this medieval city, with more than 3000 years, from the first tribes that populated it, the Picts, to the men in kilts. 

We will discuss its most important buildings, such as St. Giles Cathedral, or Edinburgh Castle. We will walk through its most iconic streets, such as the Royal Mile and Victoria Street.

We will visit the sculpture of Bobby the Loyal Guard Dog, which is next to Greyfriars cemetery, where many mysteries and legends are hidden, and some paranormal activity. 

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TOUR INFORMATION:

What we'll see:

  • Historical introduction to Edinburgh
  • Royal Mile
  • Victoria Street
  • Grassmarket
  • Greyfriars Cemetery
  • Bobby dog
  • Mysteries about Harry Potter
  • Mackenzie and paranormal activity
  • National Museum of Scotland
  • Writers Museum
  • St. Giles Cathedral
  • Presbyterianism
  • David Hume
  • Public executions
  • Maggie Dickson
  • Heart of Midlothian
  • Mercat Cross
  • Fringe Festival

MEETING POINT: The tour starts from 351 High Street (Royal Mile), opposite St. Giles’ Cathedral

DURATION: Tour time is approximately 2 hours.

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