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Private Edinburgh Walking Tour: St Giles’ Cathedral & Old Town
Edinburgh
About
You walk cobbled streets with a private local guide where history whispers through stone walls. Your guide shares legends that echo from Edinburgh’s medieval past. At Mercat Cross you feel the rhythm of old markets. The air carries the scent of roasted beans from small cafés. Inside St Giles’ Cathedral you see stained glass glowing in soft light. The Royal Mile hums with voices, footsteps, and street melodies. At Greyfriars Kirk you pause by the statue of a loyal dog. The silence of gravestones surrounds you with stories untold. This private three-hour walk reveals Old Town’s soul at every step.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Local Tour Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
192 High St
We’ll meet outside 192 High Street on the Royal Mile. Your guide will be waiting near the Mercat Cross with a warm welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early to begin smoothly.
Return
Greyfriars Kirk
The tour ends at Greyfriars Kirk, where legends and loyalty linger.
Important Information
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Public transportation options are available nearby
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Suitable for all physical fitness levels
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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Private Edinburgh Walking Tour: St Giles’ Cathedral & Old Town
Edinburgh
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$719.00
Price varies by group size
About
You walk cobbled streets with a private local guide where history whispers through stone walls. Your guide shares legends that echo from Edinburgh’s medieval past. At Mercat Cross you feel the rhythm of old markets. The air carries the scent of roasted beans from small cafés. Inside St Giles’ Cathedral you see stained glass glowing in soft light. The Royal Mile hums with voices, footsteps, and street melodies. At Greyfriars Kirk you pause by the statue of a loyal dog. The silence of gravestones surrounds you with stories untold. This private three-hour walk reveals Old Town’s soul at every step.
Highlights
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
3 hours
Offered in German (Deutsch) & 4 Others
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
Professional Local Tour Guide
Meeting Points
Departure
192 High St
We’ll meet outside 192 High Street on the Royal Mile. Your guide will be waiting near the Mercat Cross with a warm welcome. Please arrive a few minutes early to begin smoothly.
Return
Greyfriars Kirk
The tour ends at Greyfriars Kirk, where legends and loyalty linger.
Itinerary
1
Mercat Cross
Feel the uneven stone beneath your feet as you stand where markets once roared. Hear your guide’s voice rise where traders once called.
30 minutes
2
St Giles' Cathedral
Step into cool air filled with the scent of aged wood. Watch coloured light spill across stone pillars and listen to echoes drift in the nave.
30 minutes
3
Lawnmarket
Pass ancient tenements where the walls seem to lean toward you. Imagine merchants haggling as you hear the bustle of today’s visitors.
35 minutes
4
Royal Mile
Walk along the artery of Old Town alive with song and scent. Street performers strum, and cafés release warm notes of roasted beans.
45 minutes
5
Greyfriars Kirk
Enter quiet grounds where gravestones tilt under moss. Touch cool stone and pause at the small bronze dog whose story still softens hearts.
