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Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Royal Mile
Edinburgh
Important Information
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Service animals allowed
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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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If you’d like to go deep into the Royal Mile’s rich history, this self-guided audio tour is a fabulous way to do it – showing you where history was made, and taking you back in your imagination to the moments that echo through Edinburgh’s story!
We begin outside St Giles’ Cathedral, where we’ll lay the foundations, discussing old Scotland’s Law, Church and State – with many a quirky anecdote thrown in! Here we’ll meet James VI, Oliver Cromwell and John Knox, and we’ll hear about a very unusual marriage tradition!
As we continue, you’ll hear much more about the rises and falls of the Stuart dynasty, culminating in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s final campaign in 1745. Then we’re off to discover th...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 35 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 35 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
MP3 audio track (107Mb) - will be E-mailed to you as a WeTransfer link on booking - for 1 phone only
Food and drink
Audio device and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
379-381 High St
This Audio Walk starts at the west side of Parliament Square, facing the main doors of St. Giles' Cathedral.
Return
2 Hunter Square
The walk ends at The Tron Kirk, Hunter Square, on the Royal Mile
Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour in Royal Mile
Edinburgh
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If you’d like to go deep into the Royal Mile’s rich history, this self-guided audio tour is a fabulous way to do it – showing you where history was made, and taking you back in your imagination to the moments that echo through Edinburgh’s story!
We begin outside St Giles’ Cathedral, where we’ll lay the foundations, discussing old Scotland’s Law, Church and State – with many a quirky anecdote thrown in! Here we’ll meet James VI, Oliver Cromwell and John Knox, and we’ll hear about a very unusual marriage tradition!
As we continue, you’ll hear much more about the rises and falls of the Stuart dynasty, culminating in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s final campaign in 1745. Then we’re off to discover th...
Highlights
From 1 hour and 35 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
From 1 hour and 35 minutes to 2 hours
Offered in English
Free Cancellation
Mobile Ticket
What's Included
MP3 audio track (107Mb) - will be E-mailed to you as a WeTransfer link on booking - for 1 phone only
Food and drink
Audio device and headphones
Meeting Points
Departure
379-381 High St
This Audio Walk starts at the west side of Parliament Square, facing the main doors of St. Giles' Cathedral.
Return
2 Hunter Square
The walk ends at The Tron Kirk, Hunter Square, on the Royal Mile
If you’d like to go deep into the Royal Mile’s rich history, this self-guided audio tour is a fabulous way to do it – showing you where history was made, and taking you back in your imagination to the moments that echo through Edinburgh’s story.
We begin outside St Giles’ Cathedral, where we’ll lay the foundations, discussing old Scotland’s Law, Church and State – with many a quirky anecdote thrown in! Here we’ll meet James VI, Oliver Cromwell and John Knox, and we’ll hear about a very unusual marriage tradition!
As we continue, you’ll hear much more about the rises and falls of the Stuart dynasty, culminating in Bonnie Prince Charlie’s final campaign in 1745.
Then we’re off to discover the ‘closes’ (alleyways) of the Royal Mile and the characters that adorn their history – from Sir Walter Scott and Rabbie Burns to Jenny Geddes and Edinburgh’s greatest society beauty, Susannah Kennedy.
If you like to go a little deeper with your history, you’ll love this fascinating audio tour!
