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By Nick's Tours

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Exceptional
Free cancellation available
The previous price was NZ$49 and current price is NZ$39 per adult

Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
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Overview

    • Discover the history of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour
    • Learn about the city's extinct volcanoes and famous figures
    • Explore the Royal Mile and uncover hidden gems known only to locals
    • Hear stories about life in Edinburgh over the centuries
    • Visit Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, and Holyrood Palace

Activity location

    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2 Warriston's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, UK | Outside Mary Kings Close
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh: Castle to Holyrood Palace Walking Tour

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
NZ$48.17
NZ$38.54 x 2 AdultsNZ$77.08
Total
The previous price was NZ$96.34 and current price is NZ$77.08
20% off

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace
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    Historical insights about Edinburgh's history
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    Information about the wall built to protect Edinburgh
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    Stories about famous people like Sir Walter Scott, John Knox, King David I, and Mary Queen of Scots
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    Information about extinct volcanoes in Edinburgh
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral, and Holyrood Palace
  • Inclusions
    Exploration of unique closes and the Royal Mile
  • Inclusions
    Hidden gems known only to locals
  • Inclusions
    Stories about life in Edinburgh over the centuries
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    Information about wars fought for Edinburgh
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    Story about the meal that inspired the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the starting point
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks
  • Exclusions
    Entrance fees to attractions

What you can expect

  • Discover 900 years of history on a walking tour from Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace. Learn where the name Edinburgh came from and why it was chosen as the capital of Scotland.

    Learn about the two extinct volcanoes that Edinburgh has, as well as the one that Edinburgh Castle is built on. Hear about the famous people who have helped create Edinburgh and make it what it is today, from Sir Walter Scott to John Knox and royalty such as King David I and Mary Queen of Scots.

    Learn about the closes that are unique to Edinburgh and the Royal Mile, as well as discovering hidden gems that only locals know about. Hear fascinating stories about what life was like in Edinburgh over the centuries for the local people and what living conditions were like.

    Learn about the wars that were fought for Edinburgh, the meal that inspired the Red Wedding in Game of Thrones, and the wall that was built to protect Edinburgh from invaders.

    Learn about both Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral (home to the Scottish Church), and Holyrood Palace, which was built as a monastery by King David I when Edinburgh was built but has been the home to Scottish and British royalty for centuries.

Location

Activity location

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    • Edinburgh
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2 Warriston's Cl, Edinburgh EH1 1PG, UK | Outside Mary Kings Close
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom