Private Edinburgh Old Town History Tour - Close Encounters
If stones could talk, the cobbles and tenements of the Old Town would never let you hear the end of it. A unicorn in chains, a secret garden, superstitious shellfish, and love letters on the walls – these and many more curiosities are waiting to be discovered in the closes along the Royal Mile.
We cover the entire Royal Mile between Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Our tours are private, with customisable content, duration and routes, so we can focus on the aspects of Edinburgh's history that our guests are most interested in.
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Private Edinburgh Old Town History Tour - Close Encounters
What's included in Private Edinburgh Old Town History Tour - Close Encounters
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Royal Mile
Notable Old Town landmarks and personalities include: St Giles Cathedral, The Mercat Cross, City Chambers, Canongate Kirkyard, Mary Queen of Scots, John Knox, James VI and Adam Smith.
Inclusions
- Your own personal tour with your own private guide.
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting Points
- The tour starts on Castle Esplanade by the Witches Well, a small memorial fountain on the corner outside the Tartan Weaving Mill souvenir shop. Please note, on this tour we will not enter the castle.
End Points
- The tour ends outside the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Please note, on this tour we will not enter the palace.
