Secrets of Edinburgh Royal Mile Walking Tour

Tour ID: 1204 Tour Theme: Historic Old Town Walking Tours This tour starts from: Edinburgh Duration: 1 Day - 1 hour 15 min
	Operated by: Mercat Tours

Tour Description:

Edinburgh's Royal Mile is a treasure-chest of historic gems just waiting to be opened. Let your expert guide reveal the history of this fascinating street and reveal its unique place in the development of the Scottish nation.

Discover how the Royal Mile received its name. Marvel at the splendour of Scotland's original Parliament Hall. Find out how Britain's oldest equestrian statue shocked the ladies! Learn why, to this day, Scots spit on a stoney heart. Explore closes and courtyards. Stand where the great and the good once lived and worked. Conclude your tour at the Blair Street Interpretation Centre and visit our quirky shop.

This tour - the only one of its kind which runs throughout the year - is the ideal introduction to the Old Town of Edinburgh. It explores buildings and courtyards no bus can ever reach.

• Explore the narrow closes and wynds of the Old Town
• Discover Scotland’s first Parliament building
• Hear of the celebrated author of The Strange Case of Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde
• Learn how Half-Hangit Maggie earned her name

*For health & safety reasons we are unable to allow any children under the age of 5 on our underground tours

 

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