Edinburgh: Hidden Closes, Secrets & Scandalous Stories
- 1h 40m
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- 2 languages
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Forget the Edinburgh you know from postcards. We’re here for the juicy bits. Follow the Royal Mile from Holyrood Palace towards Edinburgh Castle, slipping into hidden closes along the way and uncovering royal drama, scandals, witches, executions and the wonderfully weird stories hiding behind these ancient streets. Then we’ll escape the Royal Mile for Grassmarket, the legendary Last Drop and colourful Victoria Street, with a little Outlander romance and Harry Potter magic sprinkled along the way. No boring history lecture. No endless dates. Just brilliant stories, plenty of laughs and a few “WAIT… WHAT?!” moments. Come curious. Leave with stories you’ll tell over a pint later. Because life is too short for boring holidays.
Inclusions
What's included
- Tour guide
Itinerary
Follow Edinburgh’s legendary Royal Mile on a journey through centuries of Scottish history, royal stories, hidden closes and fascinating characters. Starting at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, explore the city’s dramatic past as you make your way towards the iconic Edinburgh Castle, uncovering tales of kings, queens, battles, and secrets hidden within the medieval streets. Along the way, discover the atmospheric corners that inspired the worlds of Outlander and Harry Potter, from ancient stone closes to magical-looking streets filled with stories. Your experience finishes in the colourful Victoria Street, one of Edinburgh’s most enchanting and photographed locations.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- Your Edinburgh adventure starts here! ️ Meet your guide across the road from The King’s Gallery at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, next to the Scottish Parliament. Arrive 10 minutes early and look for the yellow hat If you miss us… your first Edinburgh mystery has already begun!
- Pickup
- Everyone meets at the starting point; there is no pickup.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Group size
- Up to 15 travellers
- Operated by
- Bonnie Voyage
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 83% below the median of the 144 city tours we list in Edinburgh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 74 of 144.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.
Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.
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