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Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town, from the Royal Mile to Greyfriars Kirkyard, exploring the city's history, literature and darkest legends.
This walking tour invites you to discover Edinburgh's historic center alongside an Italian-speaking guide, combining some of the most iconic corners of the Old Town with stories of history, literature and legends. The starting point is the Royal Mile, the main artery of the old town, where you'll see the Mercat Cross and trace the city's origins and development through the centuries.
Along the way, you'll reach the statue of David Hume, one of the most important philosophers of the Scottish Enlightenment, and visit St. Giles' Cathedral, one of the city's most important places of worship. You'll also see the Heart of Midlothian, the heart-shaped mosaic linked to the history of the old Tolbooth and the judicial proceedings once carried out in that area.
The route continues to the Writers' Museum, where you'll hear about Scottish authors such as Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott and their connection to the city, and continues along Victoria Street, one of the Old Town's most picturesque streets for its architecture and colorful facades, before reaching the Grassmarket, one of Edinburgh's historic squares.
The itinerary then leads into Greyfriars Kirkyard, where you'll learn the story of Greyfriars Bobby, the dog who became one of the city's most beloved symbols, and hear the legends linked to George Mackenzie, nicknamed "Bloody Mackenzie", and the paranormal activity associated with that part of the cemetery.
The tour ends near the National Museum of Scotland. As a guided group tour, it's ideal for those who want to learn about the history, literature and legends of central Edinburgh in a complete and organized way, without having to plan the route themselves.
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Additional Information
● Please arrive 20 minutes before your booked time
● The tour ends near the National Museum of Scotland, at a different point from the starting location
● The tour is confirmed with a minimum of 4 passengers
● This tour requires a minimum of 5 participants to operate. If the minimum is not reached, or due to unforeseen circumstances, the provider may cancel the activity and offer an alternative or a full refund.
● The activity may be affected by external causes beyond the provider's control
● The provider is not responsible for any physical injury or loss of or damage to personal belongings during the experience
Inclusions
✔ Guided walking tour of Edinburgh's Old Town
✔ Stories about the history, literature and legends of Edinburgh's historic center
✔ Italian-speaking guide
Exclusions
✖ Hotel pickup or drop-off
✖ Transport to the meeting point
✖ Entrance fees, meals and drinks unless expressly stated in the tour inclusions
✖ Other services not specified
Cancellation policy
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of the activity.
Cancellations made less than 24 hours in advance and no-shows are not eligible for a refund.
Meeting point
351 High Street (Royal Mile), Edinburgh, opposite the Thistle Do Nicely souvenir shop. The guide will be waiting for participants at this point and can be identified by a black umbrella.