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Half day Edinburgh ‘Old Town’ historical walking tour

Half day Edinburgh ‘Old Town’ historical walking tour

The road less travelled with a local: Beyond the Royal Mile

This unique tour route is ideal for those who:

  • have already visited the Royal Mile
  • are second time visitors to Edinburgh

You will visit:

  • Victoria Street
  • The Grassmarket
  • The Vennel
  • George Heriot’s School (exterior)
  • The former Royal Infirmary (exterior)
  • McEwan Hall (exterior), part of Edinburgh University
  • Chambers Street and the National Museum of Scotland (interior)
  • Greyfriars Churchyard
  • George IV Bridge and the main public library (interior)

You will have fun on this tour learning about:

  • Executions in Edinburgh
  • ‘Half Hangit’ Maggie
  • Bessie Watson
  • Jingling Geordie
  • Dolly the Sheep
  • The Millenium Clock
  • Greyfriars Bobby
  • Burke and Hare
  • The Paper Sculptures
  • Andrew Carnegie
Category:
Duration:
3 hours 30 mins
Schedule:

Meeting point: Virgin Hotel

End Point: Virgin Hotel

Days: Daily. Please note that the main public library is not open on Sundays

Start time: Half hour intervals from 9.00am to 12.30pm

End Time: 12.30pm onwards till 4.00pm depending on start time

Child Friendly:
Yes
Price:

£193

Images From This Tour

Map to meeting point

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