Magnificent Edinburgh
2 h
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Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
Hear all about the origins of the castle and how it was keenly fought over across the centuries. Tales of siege, subterfuge and rebirth abound as well as the practicalities of living on ancient volcanic plug.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD Scotland
Admire the beautiful red sandstone and then wander inside to see the glinting mosaic entrance hallway
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Calton Hill, St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Scotland
Admire the views of Edinburgh and the East Lothian & Fife coasts and hear about the Great Thinkers who made Edinburgh a beacon in the Enlightenment movement of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear why Edinburgh is called "The Athens of the North" and how pagan festivals are once again staged on this hill
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: H M General Register House 2 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 3YY Scotland
Admire the architecture of the Adam family of architects and hear about the key traits of Georgian architecture and why this building was once the most expensive pigeon loft in Europe ! If the building is open, wander in and have a look at the classical interior architecture and dome.
Stop At: St Andrew Square, George Street, Edinburgh Scotland
You may think stories of abuse of power and impeachment are a modern thing, but hear about 19th century abuses and the man on the plinth.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL Scotland
Two temples to the arts and tales of witch trials. We won't be going in, but we will tell you stories about what happened in this area
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland
The little streets (or "Closes" as we call them) radiate from the Royal Mile like bones from the spine on a fish skeleton. We will explore some of these Closes on the way to and from the castle and hear about the inhabitants and what they got up to in olden times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
Traditionally a marketplace but also the scene for public hangings - hear about poor "Half Hangit' Maggie" and religious martyrs called Covenanters from the 1600s.
We will stop at a couple of places for photos and stories before heading up Victoria Street - and maybe grabbing a quick sandwich on the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland
Politics and religion have mixed here to deadly effect - hear all about it from your guide.
We won't be going into St Giles as a group, but you can take 10 minutes for a quick wander around inside before our tour continues down the Royal Mile.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bakehouse Close, Edinburgh Scotland
A quick stop for Outlander fans to get a photo and for all to hear all about "The Cock & Trumpet" next door !
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN Scotland
We all like a good bit of Capitalism, but did you know the father of modern economics is buried in this churchyard ?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd / Canongate, Royal MIle, Edinburgh EH99 1SP Scotland
Hear about modern day political machinations and the set up of the first Scottish Parliament in almost 300 years. We'll tell you how it fits into British & European politics and let you draw your own conclusions on whether Scotland should be an independent nation.
You have the option to visit the Parliament building after the end of the tour across the road at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX Scotland
This is our final stop of the tour. Your guide will tell you a little of the history of the Palace and how it is used today.
Your tour finishes here, giving you the opportunity to add in a visit to the Palace, the Scottish Parliament or to retire to a Scottish hostelry (pub) to think on the stories you have heard during your tour.
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
Hear all about the origins of the castle and how it was keenly fought over across the centuries. Tales of siege, subterfuge and rebirth abound as well as the practicalities of living on ancient volcanic plug.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen Street, Edinburgh EH2 1JD Scotland
Admire the beautiful red sandstone and then wander inside to see the glinting mosaic entrance hallway
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Calton Hill, St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, Edinburgh EH1 3DG Scotland
Admire the views of Edinburgh and the East Lothian & Fife coasts and hear about the Great Thinkers who made Edinburgh a beacon in the Enlightenment movement of the 18th and 19th centuries. Hear why Edinburgh is called "The Athens of the North" and how pagan festivals are once again staged on this hill
Duration: 30 minutes
Pass By: H M General Register House 2 Princes Street, Edinburgh EH1 3YY Scotland
Admire the architecture of the Adam family of architects and hear about the key traits of Georgian architecture and why this building was once the most expensive pigeon loft in Europe ! If the building is open, wander in and have a look at the classical interior architecture and dome.
Stop At: St Andrew Square, George Street, Edinburgh Scotland
You may think stories of abuse of power and impeachment are a modern thing, but hear about 19th century abuses and the man on the plinth.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Scottish National Gallery, The Mound, Edinburgh EH2 2EL Scotland
Two temples to the arts and tales of witch trials. We won't be going in, but we will tell you stories about what happened in this area
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PB Scotland
The little streets (or "Closes" as we call them) radiate from the Royal Mile like bones from the spine on a fish skeleton. We will explore some of these Closes on the way to and from the castle and hear about the inhabitants and what they got up to in olden times.
Duration: 1 hour
Stop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
Traditionally a marketplace but also the scene for public hangings - hear about poor "Half Hangit' Maggie" and religious martyrs called Covenanters from the 1600s.
We will stop at a couple of places for photos and stories before heading up Victoria Street - and maybe grabbing a quick sandwich on the way.
Duration: 30 minutes
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland
Politics and religion have mixed here to deadly effect - hear all about it from your guide.
We won't be going into St Giles as a group, but you can take 10 minutes for a quick wander around inside before our tour continues down the Royal Mile.
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Bakehouse Close, Edinburgh Scotland
A quick stop for Outlander fans to get a photo and for all to hear all about "The Cock & Trumpet" next door !
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Canongate Kirk, 153 Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8BN Scotland
We all like a good bit of Capitalism, but did you know the father of modern economics is buried in this churchyard ?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: The Scottish Parliament, Horse Wynd / Canongate, Royal MIle, Edinburgh EH99 1SP Scotland
Hear about modern day political machinations and the set up of the first Scottish Parliament in almost 300 years. We'll tell you how it fits into British & European politics and let you draw your own conclusions on whether Scotland should be an independent nation.
You have the option to visit the Parliament building after the end of the tour across the road at the Palace of Holyroodhouse
Duration: 15 minutes
Pass By: Palace of Holyroodhouse, Canongate, Edinburgh EH8 8DX Scotland
This is our final stop of the tour. Your guide will tell you a little of the history of the Palace and how it is used today.
Your tour finishes here, giving you the opportunity to add in a visit to the Palace, the Scottish Parliament or to retire to a Scottish hostelry (pub) to think on the stories you have heard during your tour.
Not included
- Historic venue entrance fees
- Entry/Admission - Edinburgh Castle
Additional
- Confirmation will be received within 48 hours of booking, subject to availability
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Near public transportation
- Not recommended for travelers with back problems
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Travelers should have a moderate physical fitness level
- This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate
Features
Tourism
75%
Cultural
65%
Original
45%
Sport
25%
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