People's Story Museum Tours

The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes
Home to a broad variety of one-of-a-kind objects and displays, Peoples Story Museum is a fantastic place to discover more about a bygone era. See if there are any guided tours available or just wander around at your own speed.

You'll soon discover why this Old Town Edinburgh collection of historical artifacts is popular with travelers. If you're looking for more to do and see here, Edinburgh Castle, Murrayfield Stadium, and Edinburgh Playhouse Theatre are in this area as well. They won't take you long to get to from People's Story Museum.

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Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

Destiny Scotland Royal Mile Residence

4 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
Price was $1,925, price is now $1,364 per person
$1,364
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Oct 23 - Oct 29
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Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
9.6/10 Exceptional! (155 reviews)
Perfect location for my family of four to explore Edinburgh

Reviewed on Aug 13, 2025

JOIVY Iconic Cockburn Street 4 Bedroom Apartment: Heart of Old Town

JOIVY Iconic Cockburn Street 4 Bedroom Apartment: Heart of Old Town

3 out of 5
Old Town Edinburgh
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$2,291
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Oct 12 - Oct 18
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Roundtrip non-stop flight included
New York (NYC) to Edinburgh (EDI)
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Bonnie Hotel

Bonnie Hotel

2 out of 5
West End
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$1,379
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Nov 9 - Nov 15
found 1 day ago
Roundtrip non-stop flight included
Boston (BOS) to Edinburgh (EDI)
8.6/10 Excellent! (4 reviews)
I booked this property for my cousin who was visiting Edinburgh from Australia to see the Tattoo. She was upgraded to another room and it was absolutely wonderful. Thank you Anna for looking after my cousin, she loved it.

Reviewed on Aug 14, 2025

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Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Edinburgh Castle: Guided Walking Tour with Entry Ticket

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.4 out of 10 with 66 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $50 per adult
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Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Edinburgh: Scottish Tasting Platter at The Tolbooth Tavern

Activity duration is 1 hour
10.0 out of 10 with 3 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $36 per adult
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Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Scottish Highlands, Castles, Glencoe Day Trip from Edinburgh

Activity duration is 11 hours
Free cancellation available
Price is $322 per adult
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Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Edinburgh: Underground Vaults Evening Ghost Tour with Whisky

Activity duration is 2 hours
9.0 out of 10 with 19 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $39 per adult
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Queensferry: Maid of the Forth 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

Queensferry: Maid of the Forth 1.5-Hour Sightseeing Cruise

Activity duration is 1 hour and 30 minutes
9.8 out of 10 with 6 reviews
Free cancellation available
Price is $24 per adult
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#Detail# The Tolbooth was built in 1591 and would have formed the local hub for the Canongate burgh, along with the nearby Mercat Cross where merchants met and conducted their business. The Tolbooth would have had many functions, serving as courthouse, burgh jail and meeting place of the town council. The building was constructed for Sir Lewis Bellenden, the justice-clerk for the burgh, and his initials can still be seen over the archway to Tolbooth Wynd.

Canongate Tolbooth

You can study the exhibits at Canongate Tolbooth, a museum with a storied past, during your trip to Edinburgh. Add the area's shops or notable monuments to your travel plans.

Canongate Tolbooth
Bakehouse Close © Paul Cunningham-Edinburgh Photo Guy Bakehouse Close, Canongate on Edinburgh's Royal Mile is one of my favourite closes, because it's so well preserved. Edinburgh Heritage have documents from the 1700's with all the names of the people that lived in the historic close, including Lord Adam Gordon; David Doig, merchant; William Dunbar, weaver and Ewen. Visiting here gives a good impression of what living in the old city must have been like.

Museum of Edinburgh

You can study the exhibits at Museum of Edinburgh, a museum with a story of its own, during your trip to Edinburgh. Experience the area's acclaimed theater scene and fascinating museums.

Museum of Edinburgh
Burns Monument

Burns Monument

You can learn about the history of Edinburgh with a stop at Burns Monument. Discover the area's lively festivals and shops.

Burns Monument
Scottish Parliament showing street scenes

Scottish Parliament

4/5(181 reviews)

As Scotland’s political center, this striking modern building hosts the nation's government and welcomes visitors to its events and exhibitions.

Scottish Parliament
Dynamic Earth

Dynamic Earth

4/5(10 reviews)

You can study the exhibits at Dynamic Earth, a museum with a storied past, during your travels to Edinburgh. Discover the area's acclaimed theater scene and notable monuments.

Dynamic Earth
The Royal Mile which includes heritage architecture, a house and street scenes

Royal Mile

4.5/5(408 reviews)

Explore this area in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town to find ancient buildings, historic relics, shops, museums and range of dining options.

Royal Mile

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Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

Apex Waterloo Place Hotel

4 out of 5
23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, Scotland
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2 out of 5
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Apex Grassmarket Hotel

4 out of 5
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Aparthotel Adagio Edinburgh Royal Mile

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ibis Edinburgh Centre South Bridge - Royal Mile
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