Tales of the Royal Mile - St. Giles to Tron Kirk
Overview
If you like your history a little deeper and more unusual, these new walking tours of the Royal Mile may be perfect!
Building on more than six years of unbroken five star reviews for his private touring, your guide Dr Moray Grigor will be delighted to welcome you into the rich and strange history of Scotland’s capital, as he brings you traditional tales of the Royal Mile and the events and characters which shaped it.
In this central section of the Royal Mile (Tuesday tour), we’ll be hearing of jailbreaks, civil wars, Jacobites, disappearing wigs, smelly deluges, Gaelic poets, hero firemasters, and Edinburgh’s greatest society beauty – not to mention three of Edinburgh’s ‘gifts’ to the world!
Hear the sounds of Scots and Gaelic poetry and song (with translation), and tales that will stir the imagination and bring our history to life.
Experience the care, attention and warm Edinburgh welcome that brought six years of unbroken five stars!
What's Included
- Full guiding services
Meeting Location
Queensberry Memorial to Walter Scott
West Parliament Square, Edinburgh EH1 1RN, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
This activity ends back at the meeting point.
What To Expect
Heart of Midlothian
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
St Giles' Cathedral
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Advocate's Close
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Edinburgh City Chambers
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Mercat Cross
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Adam Smith Statue
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Tron Kirk
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
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Activity code: C-90592P25
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