Our guests at Edinburgh Castle

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Edinburgh

HALF DAY EDINBURGH TOUR

Take in the history and magic of this historical city as we visit some the most beautiful and historic locations Edinburgh has to offer

25 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

10Greyfriars Bobby We will walk along George IV bridge. It is time to meet Edinburgh's most famous and loyal dog, Bobby! We'll also see the dog statue located just outside of the graveyard.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


11Greyfriars Behind Bobby, we will find the entrance to Greyfriars Kirkyard. This historic graveyard we will understand what the Mortsafes are, and learn about the connection between the Scottish Covenants and the George Mackenzie Mausoleum. 20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


12Grassmarket After the graveyard we will find the Grassmarket, famous for its pubs and its dark past.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Included


13Victoria street From the graveyard, we will walk to the Grassmarket an area famous for its pubs and its dark past. From the Grassmarket we will walk up Victoria Street, the most picturesque and colorful street of Edinburgh.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


14Writers' Museum Back on the Royal Mile, we'll find the Makars’ Court. Here, with the Writer’s Museum as a backdrop, we will talk about Scotland’s most important writers, including Robert Burns, Sir Walter Scott and Robert Louis Stevenson.10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


15Edinburgh Castle Esplanade After leaving Makars' Court, we'll walk for a few minutes along the top part of the Royal Mile until we reach the Castle Esplanade. Before entering the castle, we will enjoy stunning views of the city and see where the Edinburgh Military Tattoo takes place.5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free


16Edinburgh Castle It is finally time to enter Edinburgh Castle. Once inside, we’ll delve into the history and secrets of this building, and recall the fascinating stories of kings, queens, battles and sieges. After the guided tour you will have the opportunity to explore the indoor areas of the castle at your own pace.

40 minutes • Admission Ticket Included


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Departure days

  • Monday
  • Tuesday
  • Wednesday
  • Thursday
  • Friday
  • Saturday
  • Sunday

January — December

Contact details

Mo Chroi Travel Ltd

143 Glencoats Drive
Paisley
Renfrewshire
Scotland
PA3 1RR

Tour information

Starting

  • Edinburgh - City Centre

Length

½ Day

Transport

  • Walking

Type

  • Private

Languages

  • English

Themes

  • City
  • Family
  • History

Tour Stops

Mo Chroi Travel Ltd

Tour company information

Mo Chroi Travel Ltd

We are a passionate family that love creating long lasting memories. We believe those memories created in new places last forever. Which is why we will go above and beyond and share our love and knowledge to help you create them memories of your own. Leaving you saying Scotland is Mo Chroi forever

Opening times

Tuesday Open 24 hours
Wednesday Open 24 hours
Thursday Open 24 hours
Friday Open 24 hours
Saturday Open 24 hours
Sunday Open 24 hours
Monday Open 24 hours

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