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By Wee Walking Tours
Free cancellation available
The previous price was S$43 and current price is S$34 per adult
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Overview

  • Skip the rushed crowds and join former history professor Sami - and occasionally our friendly Golden Retriever co-guide - for an unhurried, wider-ranging journey from the Old Town into the elegant New Town.

    Rather than a generic checklist, this small-group walk traces centuries of history. We begin with the writers at Makars’ Court, step onto the Castle Esplanade, and descend through Victoria Street into the atmospheric Grassmarket. At Greyfriars Bobby’s statue, we separate fact from fiction, sharing a moving storey that will stay with you long after the walk ends.

    Rejoining the Royal Mile past St Giles’ Cathedral and Tron Kirk, we uncover hidden histories - clues in the stonework and street lines that most people walk straight past. Finally, we wander down iconic Cockburn Street, crossing into the New Town to finish near the magnificent Scott Monument with a completely fresh perspective on Edinburgh's city centre.

Activity location

  • Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Edinburgh Storytelling Walk Makars Court to Scott Monument

  • Activity duration is 3 hours3h
    3h
  • English
Language options: English
Starting time: 11:00
Price details
S$42.78
S$34.22 x 1 AdultS$34.22
Total
The previous price was S$42.78 and current price is S$34.22
20% off
Until Tue, 3 Nov

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Guided walking commentary

Know before you book

    • Wheelchair accessible
    • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
    • Service animals allowed
    • Public transport options are available nearby
    • Transport options are wheelchair accessible
    • Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Activity itinerary

Writers' Museum (Pass by)

Your tour guide, Sami, will meet you in Makars' Court next to the Writers' Museum. The tour begins by discussing some Scottish literary legends.

Gladstone's Land (Pass by)

Along your walking tour you will pass by the historic Gladstone's Land.

Camera Obscura and World of Illusions (Pass by)

Along your walking tour, you will pass by Camera Obscura and World of Illusions.

Edinburgh Castle (Pass by)

We stop for a bit near Edinburgh Castle where you hear stories of sieges and battles, kings and queens, as well as some mysteries.

The Scotch Whisky Experience (Pass by)

Along your walking tour we pass the Scotch Whisky Experience.

Victoria street (Pass by)

We walk along the picturesque Victoria Street.

Grassmarket (Pass by)

We stop and talk about historic locals that once experienced the drama at the Grassmarket.

Greyfriars Kirkyard (Pass by)

We stop in the iconic Greyfriars Kirkyard where we separate the fiction and falsehoods from the facts, but we promise that you will be moved as Bobby's storey will imprint on your heart and soul!

National Museum of Scotland (Pass by)

We pass by the renowned National Museum of Scotland.

National Library of Scotland (Pass by)

We walk by the distinguished National Library of Scotland.

St Giles' Cathedral (Pass by)

At St Giles' Cathedral, you’ll hear fascinating tales of saints and sinners, power and punishment, and the strange ways reputations are made (and unmade) in Edinburgh.

The Real Mary King's Close (Pass by)

Hear about some of Edinburgh's hidden history.

Tron Kirk Market (Pass by)

We discuss some of the fascinating history connected to Tron Kirk.

The Edinburgh Dungeon (Pass by)

Hear more about some of Edinburgh's hidden history.

Waverley Bridge-Edinburgh (Pass by)

We cross over from the Old Town to the New Town.

Scott Monument (Pass by)

By the time we finish near the Scott Monument, you’ll have walked through centuries of Edinburgh history in one go, and you’ll see the city’s centre with fresh eyes.

Location

Activity location

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    Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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    Makars' Court
    • Makars' Court
    • Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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