• Edinburgh Castle Esplanade - The Castle Esplanade will be the first stop. From this vantage point, visitors can enjoy breathtaking views of the city and see the location of the Edinburgh Military Tattoo. The history of one of Edinburgh’s oldest buildings will be discussed, as well as intriguing tales of kings, queens, battles, and sieges, revealing 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 colorful street.

• Grassmarket - At the end of Victoria Street, the tour will enter the Grassmarket, a spacious plaza known for its pubs and its intriguing past.

• Greyfriars Bobby - From the Grassmarket, the tour will ascend Candlemarker Row. At the end of the street, visitors will encounter Edinburgh’s most famous and loyal dog, Bobby! The dog statue located just outside the graveyard will also be seen.

• Greyfriars Kirkyard - Behind Bobby, the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard will be found. In this historic graveyard, the concept of Mortsafes will be explored, along with 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 treasures. These include 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, the guide will explain how it reflects Scotland’s scientific, cultural, and industrial history.

• St Giles’ Cathedral - Following the National Museum of Scotland, the tour will head towards the Royal Mile via Cowgate. The origin of the name Royal Mile will be explained, and its historical highlights will be explored. The first stop will be St. Giles Cathedral, where the architecture of Scotland’s most significant church will be discussed, along with the history of the Presbyterian religion. The tour will also proceed to West Parliament Square to discuss the Act of Union.

• Mercat Cross - Behind St. Giles Cathedral, the Mercat Cross will be found, once the site of public announcements and punishments. The reason for the unicorn’s presence at the top of this structure will also be explained.

• Royal Mile - As the tour continues down the Royal Mile, some of the ‘closes’ will be explored to understand the purpose of these narrow, dark alleyways. Stories of those who once lived here will be recalled.

• 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.