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History of Edinburgh Walking Tour: With A Comedian

By Good Egg Comedy
Free cancellation available
The previous price was AU$35 and current price is AU$22 per adult

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  • 2h 15m
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Overview

A Funny History of Edinburgh Walking Tour: With A Professional Stand-Up Comic

Join one of Scotland’s funniest historical tour guides for a light hearted look at the history of the most iconic thoroughfare in the country, Edinburgh’s Royal Mile.

We will cover the history of the royals, power, innovation and the most important thing - the remarkable people that made this city (with extreme bias!) the most wonderful place on earth.

Beginning at the top of the mile next to the longest continuously occupied fortress in Scotland that dominates the skyline, your tour guide/comedian will tell you stories of great battles over the centuries, before making our way down the glorious mile.

We will finish outside the current official Royal residence, the magnificent Holyrood Palace.

In between be prepared for some breathtaking tales, dark nights, bright moments, all the time you will be laughing as well as learning.

Activity location

  • Edinburgh Castle
    • Castlehill
    • EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 555 Castlehill
    • 555 Castlehill
    • EH1 2ND, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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A funny history of EDINBURGH
  • Activity duration is 2 hours and 15 minutes2h 15m
    2h 15m
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 10:00 AM
Price details
AU$34.26
AU$21.58 x 1 AdultAU$21.58
Total
The previous price was AU$34.26 and current price is AU$21.58
37% off
Until Thu, 23 Apr

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Genuine local guide
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Funny and historic anecdotes
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Recommendations for your stay
  • What's includedWhat's included
    English language only
  • What's includedWhat's included
    In Person Guide from a Professional Public Speaker
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Entrance fees to attractions
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Food and drinks
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Transport to/from the starting point

Know before you book

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transport options are available nearby
  • Travellers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • A lot of walking!
  • Wear comfortable walking shoes
  • Check the weather forecast and dress appropriately
  • The walk will be 1.1 miles at least (6000 steps)
  • It will be downhill (thankfully) but on cobbled streets at times, which can be slippy

Activity itinerary

Edinburgh Castle

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
The first proper stop on the tour. A short walk up the hill from the meeting point to the magnificent Edinburgh Castle. Topics: battles, royals, and other historical events.

Lawnmarket

  • 10m
A short walk down the hill to Edinburgh's Lawnmarket. Topics: industry, people and the like

Makar's Court

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
Outside the Scottish Writers Museum in an idyllic courtyard. Topics: enlightenment, culture, and living conditions.

St Giles' Cathedral

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meeting at the 900 year old cathedral that is the most important holy place in Scotland. Topics: religion, power, royals, and some wonderful tales.

Charles II. Monument

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
Meet at the oldest statue in Edinburgh. Topics: law, reformation and other items.

John Knox House Museum

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
See the oldest building on the mile and follow up on stories from before, all before we cross old city walls.

The Netherbow

  • 5m
  • Admission ticket not included
See the site of the old city walls and enter a "new world".

Canongate Kirk

  • 10m
  • Admission ticket not included
See the burial place of one of the greatest Scots in history. The father of capitalism was laid to rest here.

Holyrood Abbey

  • 15m
  • Admission ticket not included
See if we can spot Charles and Camilla at the current Scottish royal residence, the stunning Holyrood Palace. The tour normally finishes here.

Location

Activity location

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    Edinburgh Castle
    • Castlehill
    • EH1 2NG, Edinburgh, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    555 Castlehill
    • 555 Castlehill
    • EH1 2ND, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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