Edinburgh: Old Town early morning walk with a Scottish guide

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Itinerary

1. a historic structure found in Scottish burghs, marking the central location for trading, civic announcements, and, historically, public executions. Edinburgh's notable 19th-century Mercat Cross, located near St Giles' Cathedral, acts as a site for royal proclamations, featuring a distinctive unicorn statue, Scotland's national animal.

   5 min

2. St Giles' is one of Scotland's most important medieval parish church buildings. The first church of St Giles' was a small Romanesque building of which only fragments remain. In the 14th century, this was replaced by the current building which was enlarged between the late 14th and early 16th centuries.

   5 min

3. The Writers' Museum celebrates the lives of three giants of Scottish literature - Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.

   5 min

4. Edinburgh Castle is a historic castle in Edinburgh, Scotland. It stands on Castle Rock, which has been occupied by humans since at least the Iron Age. There has been a royal castle on the rock since the reign of Malcolm III in the 11th century, and the castle continued to be a royal residence until 1633

   Passes by

5. Historic Significance: Dating back to the 1300s, it was a major cattle market and, until the late 18th century, a site for public executions.

   5 min

6. Victoria Street in Edinburgh's Old Town is a famous,2-tiered, curved street built between 1829-1834, renowned for its colorful, historic facades and independent shops. Located near the Royal Mile and Grassmarket, it is often cited as inspiration for Harry Potter's Diagon Alley and offers vibrant shopping, dining, and scenic views from the upper terrace

   5 min

7. Greyfriars Kirk is a parish church of the Church of Scotland, located in the Old Town of Edinburgh, Scotland. It is surrounded by Greyfriars Kirkyard. Greyfriars traces its origin to the south-west parish of Edinburgh, founded in 1598.

   10 min

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.

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How it compares in Edinburgh

• Its from-price is 90% below the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
• It is shorter than most of them.
• 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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