• Edinburgh Castle Esplanade - The Castle Esplanade will be the first destination. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the city and see the location of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The guide will discuss the history of one of Edinburgh’s oldest structures, sharing captivating tales of royalty, battles, and sieges, while uncovering the castle’s secrets.
• Victoria Street - From the Castle Esplanade, the tour will proceed downhill to Victoria Street, renowned as Edinburgh’s most picturesque and vibrant street.
• Grassmarket - At the conclusion of Victoria Street, the tour will enter the Grassmarket, a spacious plaza known for its pubs and intriguing history.
• Greyfriars Bobby - From the Grassmarket, the tour will ascend Candlemarker Row. At the street’s end, visitors will encounter Edinburgh’s most famous and loyal dog, Bobby, along with the statue located just outside the graveyard.
• Greyfriars Kirkyard - Behind Bobby, the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard awaits. In this historic graveyard, visitors will learn about Mortsafes and the connection between the Scottish Covenanters and the George Mackenzie Mausoleum.
• National Museum of Scotland - The tour will pause outside the National Museum of Scotland, where the guide will share stories about some of its most renowned artifacts, including Dolly the sheep, the first cloned mammal from an adult cell, and the Lewis Chessmen, whose replicas appeared in Harry Potter and the Philosopher’s Stone. Although the tour will not enter the museum, visitors will hear how it reflects Scotland’s scientific, cultural, and industrial heritage.
• St Giles’ Cathedral - Following the National Museum of Scotland, the tour will head towards the Royal Mile via Cowgate. The guide will explain the origin of the name Royal Mile and explore its historical significance. The first stop will be St. Giles’ Cathedral, where the architecture of Scotland’s most important church and the history of the Presbyterian religion will be discussed. The tour will also visit West Parliament Square to discuss the Act of Union.
• Mercat Cross - Behind St. Giles’ Cathedral, the Mercat Cross will be found, once a site for public announcements and punishments. The guide will also explain the significance of the unicorn atop this structure.
• Royal Mile - As the tour continues down the Royal Mile, visitors will explore some of the ‘closes’ and learn about the purposes of these narrow, dark alleyways, while recalling the stories of past inhabitants.

• Local Tour Guide
• Guided Tour of the National Museum Highlights

• Tea and coffee
• Snacks
• Gratuities
• Private transportation

Join a private tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town to explore the city’s captivating history.

Discover how Edinburgh evolved from a medieval burgh into a global center.

Learn about royal history at Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse.

Hear about the Scottish Reformation at St. Giles Cathedral.

Explore Greyfriars Graveyard, Grassmarket, and the closes of the Royal Mile. Hear tales of murderers, executions, and bodysnatchers.

Visit the National Museum of Scotland and see highlights like Viking chess pieces and Pictish carved stones.

Explore Edinburgh’s cultural scene, from writers and literature to the Fringe Festival.

• Please note that this is a walking tour and private transportation is not offered. It will be up to the client to make their way to the meeting point.

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.