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Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour
(3) Reviews
Edinburgh
Important Information
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Wheelchair accessible
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Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
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Service animals allowed
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
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Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
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Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
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If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
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Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
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Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp? Why was Robert the Bruce Edinburgh Castle’s most deadly enemy?
You really couldn’t make up the history of Old Edinburgh!
Seldom in the world can there have been so many odd events and strange goings-on in one town’s story as in Edinburgh, and telling these curious tales is what this tour is all about! Local doctor Moray Grigor is an Edinburgh native and lover of the city, and has been collecting some of the best of its stories to bring to you.
Starting just below the Castle, we’ll be touring down the world-famous Royal Mile, ducking into alleys and back ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All guiding and commentary on this 4-5 hour outdoor tour
We have an optional refreshment stop, but food and drinks are not inclusive.
Meeting Points
Departure
Castlehill
We meet near the top of Castlehill (top of Royal Mile) near the head of Castle Wynd North stairs.
Return
Canongate Kirk
Just outside Canongate Kirk in Canongate (lower Royal Mile)
Tales of Bonnie' Dundee's escape from Edinburgh, Allan Ramsay's court appeal, enormous gang fights and water woes!
20 minutes
2
Edinburgh
Tales of rebellious pets, couples at political loggerheads, two-faced businessmen, philosopher-chefs and fake news!
30 minutes
3
Advocate's Close
Tales of lame, gangfighting would-be authors, astounded judges, and very mischievous little girls!
10 minutes
4
St Giles' Cathedral
Tales of kings in debt, romantic silver spoons, church prayer-stools being thrown, and an unusual resting place for our most famous preacher.
30 minutes
5
Royal Mile
Tales of theatre riots, dull dances, raving beauties, novel financial products, and full-scale rebellion!
1 hour
6
Canongate Kirk
Tales of vicious poets, tragic Royal favourites, and eccentric economists!
25 minutes
Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour
(3) Reviews
Edinburgh
About
Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp? Why was Robert the Bruce Edinburgh Castle’s most deadly enemy?
You really couldn’t make up the history of Old Edinburgh!
Seldom in the world can there have been so many odd events and strange goings-on in one town’s story as in Edinburgh, and telling these curious tales is what this tour is all about! Local doctor Moray Grigor is an Edinburgh native and lover of the city, and has been collecting some of the best of its stories to bring to you.
Starting just below the Castle, we’ll be touring down the world-famous Royal Mile, ducking into alleys and back ...
Highlights
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 4 hours to 5 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
All guiding and commentary on this 4-5 hour outdoor tour
We have an optional refreshment stop, but food and drinks are not inclusive.
Meeting Points
Departure
Castlehill
We meet near the top of Castlehill (top of Royal Mile) near the head of Castle Wynd North stairs.
Return
Canongate Kirk
Just outside Canongate Kirk in Canongate (lower Royal Mile)