Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Meet at meeting point: Usher Hall Lothian Rd, Edinburgh EH1 2EA, United Kingdom Your guide will be waiting for you outside the central entrance of the Usher Hall (there are 3 entrances and he will be outside the middle one).Attractions and Activities: Usher Hall (At your own expense) View this Baroque "Beaux Arts" masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher's great great uncle, Andrew Usher. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh Castle (At your own expense) Behold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more! 35 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Grassmarket (Free entry) Enter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!). 15 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Milne’s Court (Free entry) Come and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Jolly Judge (Free entry) See classic examples of Edinburgh's Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Writers' Museum (Free entry) This museum showcases the best of Scotland's literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Riddles Court (Free entry) See the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the 'Father of the Scottish Enlightenment' as well as other Scottish notables. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Deacon Brodie's Tavern (Free entry) Learn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind 'Jekyll and Hyde'. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: St Giles' Cathedral (At your own expense) View this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods. 20 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh City Chambers (Free entry) See the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh Waverley Station (Free entry) Cross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens. 10 min(s)
Attractions and Activities: Scott Monument (At your own expense) See this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites). 10 min(s)
Guests leave on their own: End the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion The ending point is at the Scott Monument in East Princes Street Gardens.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.