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Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Canongate and Royal Mile

New To The Site! Edinburgh, Scotland

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2 hours (approx.)
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Overview

The Canongate is the hidden gem of historic Edinburgh. The lower, less visited part of the Royal Mile used to be Edinburgh’s neighbouring town. Monks and farmers lived here first, then aristocrats in their splendid mansions, and eventually the destitute workers of the industrial age. Like Mary Queen of Scots and Adam Smith before us, we will walk the cobbled streets and discover 900 years’s worth of history.

The tour is family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible. Dogs are welcome.

This is a guided walking tour of the Canongate, entry to the palace and/or any museums is NOT included.

What's Included

  • All Fees and Taxes

    Meeting Location

    Meeting point

    High Street
    Edinburgh EH1 1TB, UK

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    Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

    End point

    Canongate
    Edinburgh EH8 8DX, UK

    What To Expect

    The Netherbow

    Luckily for all of us, the tastefully decorated city gate of old no longer stands here.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    White Horse Oyster & Seafood Bar

    The alleged adventures of an innkeeper with a drinking problem and a well-travelled convict.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Chessels Court

    Edinburgh's first hotel was also the first one to go bankrupt.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Moray House School of Education and Sport, University of Edinburgh

    This campus building was home to a lady with a green thumb.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Cannongate Tolbooth

    Enjoy some haggis, neeps and tatties and think of all the people who died here...
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Bakehouse Close

    No respectable family man wanted to be seen here.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Museum of Edinburgh

    18th century billboards and a neighbour with a short fuse
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Canongate Kirk

    What is this Dutch church doing in Scotland?
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Robert Fergusson Statue

    The three famous Roberts of Scottish literature
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Dunbars Close Garden

    A not-so-secret garden
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Adam Smith's Panmure House

    No doubt Adam Smith would appreciate the fact that nowadays people study economics in his very own home.
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    5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Golfer's Land

    Who knows whether or not the Scots really invented golf – however, they were certainly arguing about it even in the 17th century.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    The Scottish Parliament

    After a 300 year break, the Scottish Parliament now meets in this polarising building.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

    Palace of Holyroodhouse

    The tour ends at the Royal Family’s Scottish residence. Palace entry is not included, but if you like you can visit on your own.
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    10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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    Additional Info

    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
    • Public transportation options are available nearby
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

    Frequently Asked Questions

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    Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Canongate and Royal Mile?

    A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

    Cancellation Policy

    You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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    • Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
    • Wheelchair accessible
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    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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    • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
    • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
    • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
    • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
    • This tour requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.

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