Edinburgh 90 Minute Old Town History Tour
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Edinburgh Experience Days: Embark on an enthralling journey through the rich history of Edinburgh as you traverse the Royal Mile, delve into the secrets of the Old Town, and venture into its mysterious underground vaults! Immerse yourself in a ninety-minute exploration of the city centre, led by a passionate and knowledgeable tour guide.
Your expert local guide will unveil Edinburgh's most captivating and spine-tingling tales from its eerie past. You'll uncover hidden gems off the usual tourist path while strolling along the renowned Royal Mile and the charming Old Town. Following your exploration of the intriguing Old Town Closes, brace yourself for a chilling descent into the underground vaults. These vaults are notorious for their ghostly encounters, as both guides and visitors have reported eerie sightings. Get ready for an unsettling adventure as you discover the stories of these famously haunted vaults!
This Old Town and Underground History Tour of Edinburgh promises a one-of-a-kind experience, making it an ideal gift for history enthusiasts and a perfect addition to your day out in this historic city.
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Old Town and Underground History Tour of Edinburgh
Join a local historian on our historical walking tour around Edinburgh’s famous Royal Mile. Learn about Edinburgh’s fascinating history, literature heroes, infamous criminals and battles that shaped our city into what is today. This tour will take you into parts of Edinburgh that you did not know existed, off the tourist trail. From hidden Victorian gardens to centuries old buildings with plenty a story attached.
Hear about how the first skyscrapers in the world were built in Edinburgh, indeed we hosted the tallest buildings in the world long before any other country caught onto the trend. Find out who the famous local criminal was that became the inspiration for Jekyll & Hyde. Learn where the word Black Market came from, where Ebeneezer Scrooge is buried (yes, really) and how Edinburgh University worked closely with the serial killers Burke & Hare.
Edinburgh’s history is long and fascinating, made even more special when told by our enthusiastic and passionate guides. Our tour includes a visit to Edinburgh’s Underground Vaults, one of the most hidden and historic places in all of Edinburgh. Your guide will tell you about our Underground’s dark history and some of the strangest things that happen down there as well as some famous historic characters connected to our specific vaults.
Days Out Requirements
This tour starts and ends from the Old Police Box (Tardis) on the Royal Mile, Edinburgh.
Children over five years old are welcome provided they are accompanied by an adult.
How long is the Edinburgh 90 Minute Old Town History Tour
Experience Duration: 1:30
Time Spent at Venue: 1:40
This experience is typically 1 hour and 30 minutes in length. Please arrive 10 minutes early.
Guest Info For Edinburgh 90 Minute Old Town History Tour
Participants: The Edinburgh 90 Minute Old Town History Tour is for 1 participant.
Max Group Size: 20
Spectators Allowed on Site: No
This experience is suitable for groups of up to 20.
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