Edinburgh Old Town Private Walking Tour

In this 3h tour, we will stroll around Edinburgh Old Town, admiring its historical landmarks and exploring its fascinating narrow cobbled lanes. By considering the key moments that shaped the history of the city, we will understand how Edinburgh developed from a medieval burgh to an international hub. While Edinburgh Castle and the Palace of Holyroodhouse will tell us about kings, queens, battles and sieges, St. Giles Cathedral will offer the perfect setting to learn about the Scottish Reformation. Greyfriars Graveyard, Grassmarket and the closes of the Royal Mile, will serve as the backdrop to recall the stories of murderers, executions, and bodysnatchers. In the National Museum of Scotland I'll tell you about Edinburgh's most intriguing mistery, the seventeen miniature coffins. . . We will also look at Edinburgh cultural scene, from writers and books (Harry Potter, anyone?) to the Fringe Festival and other art, music and film events that the city hosts throughout the year.