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Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour

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Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour Highlights

Wander & explore Edinburgh's old town on this fantastic tour and learn about its fascinating history
Make your way through the medieval old town of the Edinburgh city, also called "Auld Reekie"
Witness a few prominent spots including Greyfriars Bobby statue, the Grassmarket, and Edinburgh's Mercat Cross
Take in the lovely sights and untold tales about this lovely city with you, and treasure these moments forever
Get the anecdotes and listen to the folklore of the Old Town with the help of a professional guide

Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour Overview

Meeting Location: 192 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RW, UK

Activity Starting Time: 10:30 AM & 1:30 PM

Activity Duration: 2 hours (approx.)

About Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour:

The intriguing city of Edinburgh, which is separated into the mediaeval old town and the Georgian new town, will make you fall in love with its gardens, neo-classical structures, and gorgeous architecture. On this tour, you'll get a chance to peek into the history of the medieval Old town which is famous for its hidden stories. The talented and experienced guide will impart his knowledge about the town on this walking tour and will let you gain insights into the different places. So join up with your loved ones on this tour and make some countless memories.

About The Activity:

Arrive at the meeting location and get ready to stroll through the wonderful Old Town of Edinburgh on this walking tour.
Begin your incredible trip by meeting your guide at the Adam Smith statue on the Royal Mile.
Wander through the narrow streets of the historic Old Town as your live tour guide tells you about its heritage.
You will discover some fascinating anecdotes and insights about some of the city's fascinating topics, such as Mercat Cross, St. Giles Cathedral, the Scottish Enlightenment, Greyfriars Bobby, the Grassmarket, and the source of JK Rowling's inspiration for Harry Potter.
Listen to all the folklore about the places and end your tour in midst of the cafes and restaurants of the city.

How To Reach?

By Car: 1.3 km away from Edinburg City Center, via Leith St, and can be reached in approximately 7 minutes by car/ cab.
By Train: The nearest train station to the meeting point is Edinburgh Waverly. From there you can take a walk for 4 mins to reach the location
By Bus: The nearest bus stop to the meeting point is South Bridge Bus Stop. From there you can take a walk for 4 mins to reach the location.

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Old Town History and Tales Walking Tour Ticket

2 Hours

USD 21.37

USD 20.3

Per Adult

Get a chance to explore the medieval old town of Edinburgh with a talented guide on this walking tour.

Note:

Children aged 0-4 years can go free of charge and children who are the age of 5 years will be charged on a child price basis.
Individuals above the age of 6 years will be considered adults and charged at adult rates.

Price Includes

Guide
- An English-speaking professional guide will accompany you throughout the tour

More Details about Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour

Know Before You Go for Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour

All foreign nationals must share their passport and visa details at the time of arrival.
ID proof is mandatory for each individual guest at the time of arrival.
This activity is not suitable for people with mobility issues.
Children aged 0-4 years can go free of charge and children who are the age of 5 year will be charged on a child price basis. Children above the age of 6 years will be considered adults and charged at adult rates.
This tour will run regardless of the weather, please dress appropriately.
Please note that children aged 15 and under will not be able to join the tour unless accompanied by a responsible adult.

Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour Map

Starting Point

192 High St

192 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1RW, UK

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Edinburgh Old Town History & Tales Walking Tour Policies

The customer receives a confirmation voucher via email within 1 business hours of successful booking.

In case the preferred slots are unavailable, an alternate schedule of the customer’s preference will be arranged and a new confirmation voucher will be sent via email.

Alternatively, the customer may choose to cancel their booking before confirmation and a full refund will be processed.

If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees

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