Edinburgh Old Town & Underground Historical Tour
Edinburgh Old Town and Underground Historical Tour highlights
Enjoy your time in exploring Edinburgh's magnificent old town and underground vaults on this historical tour
Immerse yourself in Edinburgh's history by visiting the various historical sites, many of which played a significant role in the city's heritage
Your local guide will tell you some fascinating stories about the city while taking you to places you didn't know existed
Know the identity of a local criminal who went on to inspire others, as well as the origins of the term "Black Market"
Discover how the serial killers Burke and Hare collaborated with Edinburgh University and how they sold bodies for anatomy lessons
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Edinburgh Old Town and Underground Historical Tour cancellation_policy
- If cancellation are made 1 days before the date of travel then 0.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- If cancellation are made 0 days to 1 days before the date of travel then 100.0% of total tour cost will be charged as cancellation fees
- In the event of unforeseen weather conditions, union issues, government restrictions, or any other circumstances beyond human control, certain trips or activities may be cancelled. In such cases, alternate feasible options will be provided. However, a cash refund will not be available.
Edinburgh Old Town and Underground Historical Tour overview
Meeting Location: 130 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1QS, UK
Activity Starting Time: 02:15 PM
Activity Duration: 1 Hour 30 Minutes
About Edinburgh Old Town and Underground Historical Tour:
If you're in Edinburgh, enjoy this fascinating old town and underground historical tour to learn about the city's wonderful history and many stories of great patriots and notorious criminals. Explore some of the city's lesser-known places and have a fantastic time doing so with your loved ones. So, make this tour a must-do when visiting Edinburgh.
About the Activity:
- Arrive at the meeting location and get ready to explore the old town of Edinburgh.
- The trip starts at the Old Police Box on Royal Mile, where you'll be greeted by a local historian.
- The local historian will first take you to Edinburgh's Underground Vaults, where you may learn about the area's 400-year history.
- Following your visit to the underground vaults, your guide will take you on a tour of Edinburgh's Royal Mile and Old Town, stopping at some historical sites.
- Your guide will tell you some intriguing tales about the city's history, including about the world's first skyscraper, which was built in Edinburgh.
- You'll also learn about several crime scenes and a local criminal who subsequently provided an inspiration to Jekyll and Hyde.
- Find out where the actual Ebeneezer Scrooge is buried, as well as how the serial killers Burke and Hare collaborated with Edinburgh University.
- Have a fantastic time exploring the Edinburgh city while spending some quality time with your loved ones.
How to Reach?
- By Car: Hire a cab and come via Regent Rd/A1 and reach your destination within 9 minutes.
- By Walk: Come through walking from A7 route and reach your destination within 6 minutes.
Don't Miss:
- While you are in Edinburgh, you can book tickets for Edinburgh Zoo & Edinburgh Dungeon.