Greyfriars

We will walk through one of the oldest graveyards in Edinburgh and will tell tales of some of its most famous inhabitants.

15 minutes

Grassmarket

Brief photo stop.

10 minutes

Edinburgh Castle

We will stop here for approximately 15 minutes to allow your guide to explain about the Castle and the surrounding landmarks. We do not enter the Castle.

15 minutes

Royal Mile (Pass By)

The Royal Mile stretches from the Castle to the Palace and we will walk our way downhill stopping at numerous locations listed below.

St Giles' Cathedral

The area of St Giles Cathedral was considered to be the very heart of medieval Edinburgh. We will spend approximately 30 minutes here while your guide "paints a picture" of life in this area.

20 minutes

Mercat Cross

Considered to be the main public meeting place for the townspeople of Edinburgh but here we will tell you the other significant features of this area.

10 minutes

John Knox House Museum

Commonly believed (mistakenly) to be the property of Scotland's most famous Protestant reformer, John Knox. This is the oldest building on the Royal Mile and here we will tell you who really lived here.

15 minutes

The Museum of Edinburgh

This free-to-enter museum is housed in another of the oldest buildings on the Royal Mile and is a treasure trove of historic artefacts related to the history of Edinburgh's Old Town.

20 minutes

Canongate Kirk

We will take a brief look inside the Canongate Kirk (when open). This has been a place of worship since 1688 and is where our present Queen Elizabeth II goes when she is in residence.

10 minutes

N/A

This is the official residence of our Queen when she is in Edinburgh. However, its history stretches right back to the early 1500s but the abbey adjacent to it dates back to the early 12th century. Let your guide explain the most important periods in history associated with the Palace.

20 minutes