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Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

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Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore the very places where some of Scotland's most famous (and infamous) characters once walked and lived. From Mary, Queen of Scots to Bonnie Prince Charlie, Deacon Brodie and more, this is an unmissable opportunity to discover Edinburgh's rich history. Robert, your local guide, will come dressed in a kilt for your private tour. He will also carry a book of archive images. Robert will show you the city's iconic landmarks while sharing fascinating insights into its past. With our archive images, you'll be able to see how Edinburgh has changed over the years - and even compare it to its present-day counterpart. This is an experience not to be missed for history buffs and tourists alike!
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  • Local guide
  • Gratuities
Departure Point

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK Just inside the main entrance, next to the grave of Greyfriars Bobby (the pink headstone which you see as soon as you enter the Kirkyard). Greyfriars Kirkyard, Candlemaker Row, EH1 2QQ

Return Details

South Bridge, Edinburgh, UK We usually end this tour on South Bridge, ten minutes from our starting point at Greyfriars.

  • Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Your tour starts just inside the main gate of Greyfriars Kirkyard. You'll find out about Edinburgh's famous 'wee dug'; Greyfriars Bobby. There are a number of versions of his story. We'll let you make your own mind up!
    15 minutes
  • Grassmarket, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Candlemaker Row and the Grassmarket will be next on your route. You'll find out about one of Scotland's most significant weddings and how it affected Edinburgh. You'll follow the route of the pre-wedding party.
    25 minutes
  • Royal Mile, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Your tour will take in a number of locations along Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile. We'll see where Mary, Queen of Scots spent part of her childhood, we'll visit a charming little courtyard (with a royal link) and we'll discover the very strange story of Deacon William Brodie and his hanging. We get to cover a brief history of St Giles before visiting the site of the old Mercat Cross. You'll learn about the significance of this location in the story of Prince Charles Edward Stewart ('Bonnie Prince Charlie') before we visit an atmospheric Old Town close. The stories here will be rather memorable...
    40 minutes
  • Cowgate, Edinburgh, UK
    The Cowgate is often ignored by other tours, but we'll make the most of it when we discover what life was like for Edinburgh's Victorian poor.
    10 minutes
  • University of Edinburgh, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    We'll visit two stops which belong to the famous University of Edinburgh. Burke and Hare, the infamous Irish murderers, came to where we make our penultimate stop. You'll find out how this pair worked, why they were able to murder so many people...and finally what happened to them. We may even look at the 'traditional' Highland outfit your guide will be wearing. Your final stop takes place near to Old College (or, if it's open to us, inside Old College). This is possibly one of the most fascinating places on our tour. It looks incredible now...but the story we share is even more explosive. Literally!
    30 minutes
  • 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
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
suitcaseplease
31 Mar 2023
It was great to spend the morning with Robert on our private walking tour of Old Edinburgh. He was incredibly flexible and knowledgeable. He catered to our interests and questions and was hilariously funny. You won’t believe what he can pull out of his satchel. Great fun. Thanks, Robert!
264eveb
24 Mar 2023
Definitely a highlight of our trip to Edinburgh - highly recommend! Robert shared wonderfully informative and engaging stories with us about the history of the city and its citizens. My 14-year-old daughter had a ball, as did my 80-year-old mother; certainly a crowdpleaser. Thanks to Robert's knowledge of the hidden gems and back alleyways, we saw parts of Edinburgh we otherwise would have missed. He was also super personable and funny. A great 2-hours!
RohanFan
22 Nov 2022
We had a very informative and entertaining afternoon with Robert. He is very knowledgeable and pitched his information at just the right level for us. He has a great sense of humour and we enjoyed his company as well as discovering new things about Edinburgh and seeing places we hadn't seen before.
This tour in Scotland is organized by Historic Edinburgh Tours

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