Highlights
Discover Edinburgh with our exclusive family tour, designed to entertain both young and adults. Have fun and learn with our expert guides! -Explore medieval cobbled lanes and find out what life was like in Medieval Edinburgh -Walk up to Edinburgh Castle and learn about sieges and battles, kings and queens. -Check out the statue of Greyfriars Bobby, Edinburgh's most loyal dog -Find out about Scottish traditions - Discover the dark side of the city: underground passages, witches and ghosts (for the brave ones..) - Hear about the mythical creatures of Scottish folklore (yes, including the Loch Ness monster…) -Follow in the footsteps of Harry Potter: it's all about magic! Kids will receive a travel booklet to carry along the tour. This includes a range of interactive activities, such as games, quizzes, and scavenger hunts.
About This Deal
Departure Point
- You will meet your guide outside of Fringe Shop on the Royal Mile.
Return Details
- The tour will end in the Old Town, on George IV Bridge, next to Greyfriars Bobby Statue. Bobby Statue is the last stop of the tour.
Duration
2 hours
Languages Available
- Human tour guide - English
Points of Interest
Stop At: Royal Mile
High St., , Edinburgh
We will start our tour from the Royal Mile. We'll introduce you to the history of the city and its topography. We'll take you to explore the 'closes', mysterious looking dark alleyways.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Mercat Cross
Mercat Cross, Edinburgh
After exploring the closes, we will stop in front of the Mercat Cross. Yes, there is a cute unicorn at the top of it. We will learn what the unicorn meant for Scotland and we'll dive deeper into Scottish folklore.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: St Giles' Cathedral
High Street, Edinburgh
Next to the Mercat cross we will see St. Giles Cathedral. Do you know what gargoyles were used for and how many can you spot above the entrance?
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Heart of Midlothian
197 High Street, Edinburgh
Can you find the stone heart neart St. Giles Cathedral? Here's the hint: look on the ground! We will talk about the heart, its meaning and history.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Writers' Museum
Lady Stairs House Lady Stair's Close Lawnmarket, Royal Mile, Edinburgh
From St. Giles Cathedral we will take a short walk along the Royal Mile to reach Makar's Court. Here we'll find the Writer's Museum. Can you name Scotland's most famous writers?
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Castello Di Edimburgo
Castle Hill, Edinburgh
From the Writers Museum, we will walk to the esplanade of Edinburgh castle. The castle is one of the oldest buildings in the city! Get ready to hear about kings and queens, battles and sieges.
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Grassmarket
21 Grassmarket, Old Town, Edinburgh
From the castle esplanade, we will reach the Grassmarket, a large plaza famous for its pubs. This was a grassy area in the past. Can you guess what used to happen here? Brace yourself!
Duration: 15 minutes
Stop At: Victoria Street
Edinburgh
Just around the corner from the Grassmarket we will find one of the most picturesque and colourful streets of Edinburgh: Victoria St. We will take some minutes to admire the street and take some pictures.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Greyfriars
26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh
A short walk from Victoria Street and through Candlemaker Row, will lead us to one of spookiest sites of the city: the historical graveyard! Here we will recall the stories of bodysnatchers, ghosts and much more! From the gates of the graveyard, we will also see one of oldest schools of the city, George Heriot. Can you believe this school is almost 400 years old?
Duration: 20 minutes
Stop At: Greyfriars Bobby
Edinburgh
Just outside of the graveyard we will find the statue of Edinburgh's most loyal dog: Bobby!
Duration: 5 minutes
Additional Information
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Guide
- Activity booklet for each kid on the tour
Voucher Info
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
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Fine Print
14-day cancellation rights do not apply; no refunds or exchanges permitted. Voucher valid only for date and time listed; may not be exchanged or redeemed for other dates. Purchaser name and phone number must be provided at checkout; this information will be shared with Viator and the tour operator for purposes of order fulfillment. Groupon promo codes may not be used for this offer. Groupon voucher Terms of Sale do not apply. See the tour operator's terms and conditions for this offer here.
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