Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour
Overview
Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736?
What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp?
Why was Robert the Bruce Edinburgh Castle’s most deadly enemy?
You really couldn’t make up the history of Old Edinburgh!
Seldom in the world can there have been so many odd events and strange goings-on in one town’s story as in Edinburgh, and telling these curious tales is what this tour is all about! Local doctor Moray Grigor is an Edinburgh native and lover of the city, and has been collecting some of the best of its stories to bring to you.
Starting just below the Castle, we’ll be touring down the world-famous Royal Mile, ducking into alleys and back courts as we go, and we’ll be hearing the most outlandish, amusing and fascinating anecdotes of the Old Town, many collected by Edinburgh publisher and author Robert Chambers right back in 1824.
In Edinburgh, truth really is stranger than fiction – as Dr Grigor will be delighted to show you!
What's Included
- All guiding and commentary on this 4-5 hour outdoor tour
- Tea and coffee We have an optional refreshment stop, but food and drinks are not inclusive.
Meeting Location
Castlehill
Edinburgh EH1, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
Edinburgh EH8
UK
Just outside Canongate Kirk in Canongate (lower Royal Mile)
What To Expect
Castello Di Edimburgo
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Advocate's Close
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Royal Mile
1 hour • Admission Ticket Free
Canongate Kirk
25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Due to the amount of walking on hard and sometimes uneven surfaces we do not recommend the tour for guests with mobility problems (unless using wheelchair)
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-90592P19
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