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COVID SAFETY MEASURES
I provide only small group tours. Private tours also available.
The maximum group size is eight. I am double vaccinated, but for your comfort will still wear a face shield from start to finish. I will have hand sanitizer available for you.
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...fascinating insights from an experienced tour guide and local historian - me!. There will be a fun quiz for children at the end of your tour. If they do well, they receive a special prize!
You will hear and see amazing things. A castle on top of an extinct volcano. What we did to witches. We will also explore Many of our well-hidden closes and wynds. You will see a house once occupied by the wealthiest man in Edinburgh.
You will learn of the man who challenged Mary Queen of Scots and won, but not in the way you might expect. Also, the story of a traitor who tried to crash the Scottish economy, but failed.
Many of the true social stories you hear are mainly found in antique books. They tell it best!
About This Deal
Itinerary
This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Edinburgh Castle, Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2NG Scotland
We begin your family friendly tour just metres from where we meet. On the Esplanade in front of Edinburgh Castle. There will be fun questions for children at the conclusion of your tour. If they do well, they will receive a special prize!
From there our adventure takes us to the site witches were burned many centuries ago.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Writers' Museum, Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2PA Scotland
We will visit a hidden courtyard area called Wardrop's Court, standing outside the entrance to the Writer's Museum.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral, High Street Historic Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RE Scotland
You will see from the outside the magnificent St Giles Cathedral, the site of Christian worship for almost 900 years!
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: John Knox House Museum, 43-45 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1SR Scotland
Your tour will end in front of John Knox House. Both temporary tenant John Knox and landlord James Mossman have firey tales of intrigue and betrayal to tell!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
- Service animals allowed
- Near public transportation
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Most travelers can participate
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 10 travelers
- Face masks required for guides in public areas
- Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
- Guides required to regularly wash hands
- COVID-19 vaccination required for guides
- Fully guided English speaking walking tour
- Hand sanitzer
Exclusions
- Entry to Edinburgh Castle
- Entry to the Writer's Museum
- Entry to St Giles Cathedral
- Face masks or face shields
- Snacks
- Soda/Pop
- Entry to John Knox House Museum
- Entry/Admission - Edinburgh Castle
- Entry/Admission - Writers' Museum
- Entry/Admission - St Giles' Cathedral
- Entry/Admission - John Knox House Museum
Departure Point
555 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1, UK
Departure Time
11:00 AM
Duration
1 hour
Return Details
John Knox House, Scottish Storytelling Centre, High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SR, UK
Voucher Info
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