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Greyfriars Bobby and fans!
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!
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Exploring the site of the Old Tolbooth prison.
Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

By Historic Edinburgh Tours
10 out of 10
Free cancellation available
Price is £85 per traveller
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  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
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Overview

Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore the very places where some of Scotland's most famous (and infamous) characters once walked and lived. From Mary, Queen of Scots to Bonnie Prince Charlie, Deacon Brodie and more, this is an unmissable opportunity to discover Edinburgh's rich history.

Robert, your local guide, will come dressed in a kilt for your private tour. He will also carry a book of archive images. Robert will show you the city's iconic landmarks while sharing fascinating insights into its past. With our archive images, you'll be able to see how Edinburgh has changed over the years - and even compare it to its present-day counterpart. This is an experience not to be missed for history buffs and tourists alike!

Activity location

  • Greyfriars Kirkyard
    • Candlemaker Row
    • EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Greyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh
    • EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Private Tour for 6-10 people
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Price details
£160.00 x 1 Traveller£160.00
Total
Price is £160.00
Private Tour for 3-5 people
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Price details
£140.00 x 1 Traveller£140.00
Total
Price is £140.00
Private Tour for 2 people
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Price details
£110.00 x 1 Traveller£110.00
Total
Price is £110.00
Private Tour for 1 person
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours

Language options: English
Price details
£85.00 x 1 Traveller£85.00
Total
Price is £85.00

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's includedLocal guide
  • What's excludedWhat's excludedService charge

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • In accordance with UK consumer law, activities services are not subject to the right of withdrawal. Supplier cancellation policy will apply.
  • This activity is provided by a professional trader (a party acting within their trade, business or profession).

Activity itinerary

Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • 15m
Your tour starts just inside the main gate of Greyfriars Kirkyard. You'll find out about Edinburgh's famous 'wee dug'; Greyfriars Bobby. There are a number of versions of his storey. We'll let you make your own mind up!
Grassmarket
  • 25m
Candlemaker Row and the Grassmarket will be next on your route. You'll find out about one of Scotland's most significant weddings and how it affected Edinburgh. You'll follow the route of the pre-wedding party.
Royal Mile
  • 40m
Your tour will take in a number of locations along Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile. We'll see where Mary, Queen of Scots spent part of her childhood, we'll visit a charming little courtyard (with a royal link) and we'll discover the very strange storey of Deacon William Brodie and his hanging. We get to cover a brief history of St Giles before visiting the site of the old Mercat Cross. You'll learn about the significance of this location in the storey of Prince Charles Edward Stewart ('Bonnie Prince Charlie') before we visit an atmospheric Old Town close. The stories here will be rather memorable...
Cowgate
  • 10m
The Cowgate is often ignored by other tours, but we'll make the most of it when we discover what life was like for Edinburgh's Victorian poor.
University of Edinburgh
  • 30m
We'll visit two stops which belong to the famous University of Edinburgh. Burke and Hare, the infamous Irish murderers, came to where we make our penultimate stop. You'll find out how this pair worked, why they were able to murder so many people...and finally what happened to them. We may even look at the 'traditional' Highland outfit your guide will be wearing. Your final stop takes place near to Old College (or, if it's open to us, inside Old College). This is possibly one of the most fascinating places on our tour. It looks incredible now...but the storey we share is even more explosive. Literally!

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIESGreyfriars Kirkyard
    • Candlemaker Row
    • EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh, United Kingdom, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLEGreyfriars Kirkyard Cemetery Edinburgh
    • EH1 2QQ, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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