Private Edinburgh Family Walking Tour
Discover Edinburgh with our exclusive family tour, designed to entertain both young and adults. Have fun and learn with our expert guides!
-Explore medieval cobbled lanes and find out what life was like in Medieval Edinburgh -Walk up to Edinburgh Castle and learn about sieges and battles, kings and queens. -Check out the statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh's most loyal dog -Find out about Scottish traditions
- Discover the dark side of the city: underground passages, witches and ghosts (for the brave ones..)
- Hear about the mythical creatures of Scottish folklore (yes, including the Loch Ness monster…) -Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter: it's all about magic!
Kids will receive a travel booklet to carry along the tour. This includes a range of interactive activities, such as games, quizzes, and scavenger hunts.
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Private Edinburgh Family Walking Tour
What's included in Private Edinburgh Family Walking Tour
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Royal Mile
We will start our tour from the Royal Mile. We'll introduce you to the history of the city and its topography. We'll take you to explore the 'closes', mysterious looking dark alleyways.
Mercat Cross
After exploring the closes, we will stop in front of the Mercat Cross. Yes, there is a cute unicorn at the top of it. We will learn what the unicorn meant for Scotland and we'll dive deeper into Scottish folklore.
St Giles' Cathedral
Next to the Mercat cross we will see St. Giles Cathedral. Do you know what gargoyles were used for and how many can you spot above the entrance?
Inclusions
- Guide
- Activity booklet for each kid on the tour
- Coffee and/or Tea
- Snacks
- Gratuities
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- You will meet your guide outside of Fringe Shop on the Royal Mile.
End Points
- The tour will end in the Old Town, on George IV Bridge, next to Greyfriars Bobby Statue. Bobby Statue is the last stop of the tour.
