Edinburgh Old Town Private Self-Guided Tour

Highlights

Leistungen

Ablauf

1. Our tour starts at the Royal Mile, the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. The Royal Mile is actually made up of four different streets: Castlehill and Lawnmarket at the top, the High Street and Canongate at the bottom. You will discover why it is called "the Royal Mile" and all there is to know about it.

   10 Min.

2. The City Chambers of Edinburgh were built in 1760 and are the meeting place of the City of Edinburgh Council. They are also a popular wedding spot in Edinburgh.

   5 Min.

3. The original Mercat Cross was erected in the 12th century. The Mercat Cross used to be the place for medieval punishments: learn all about its past and why today it is still an emblem of the city.

   5 Min.

4. Learn all about the past history of Scotland, England and their Parliamnets. Why is there still a parliament in Scotland? You will understand everything at this stop.

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5. Learn all about John Knox, his past and his relationship with the city of Edinburgh.

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6. St Giles Cathedral is named after the patron saint of Edinburgh, Saint Giles (b. 650-d. 710) and it was originally built in the 12th century.

   10 Min.

7. Understand what's myth and what's reality about this beautiful cobblestone heart in the middle of the street.

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8. Understand everything about this influential philosopher who lived during the Scottish Enlightenment. Why is he so important to the city?

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9. This magnificent church is a defining aspect of Edinburgh’s landscape and can be seen from all around. Immerse in its amazing story.

   15 Min.

10. Edinburgh Castle, perched on top of Castle Rock, is the longest-inhabited place in Edinburgh. Discover the amazing stories behind this incredible settlement!

    10 Min.

11. Discover the past and amazing stories behind one of the most lively and touristic venues of the city, and probably from Scotland.

    10 Min.

12. Looking across Princes’ Street Gardens, you will be able to see a huge Gothic spire. This is the Sir Walter Scott Monument, the largest monument to an author anywhere in the world. We will explain what is this monument doing here and what is its relevance.

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• It is shorter than most of them.
• By number of reviews it ranks 540 of 1253.

About Edinburgh

Edinburgh, Schottlands Hauptstadt auf Vulkanhügeln: Burg auf dem Felsen, mittelalterliche Altstadt und elegante georgianische Neustadt.

Edinburgh Castle krönt den Castle Rock und bewahrt die Honours of Scotland, die schottischen Kronjuwelen. Von dort führt die Royal Mile bergab durch die Altstadt, vorbei an der St Giles' Cathedral und einem Gewirr enger Closes, zum Palace of Holyroodhouse und zum Schottischen Parlament. Arthur's Seat, ein uralter Vulkan, erhebt sich mit weiten Ausblicken über dem Palast.

Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.

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