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St Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Old Town Private Tour

By UK Tours & Activites
Free cancellation available
Price is $516 per adult* *Get a lower price by selecting multiple adult tickets
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Features
  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation
  • Multiple languages
Overview

Discover the history and legends of St Giles' Cathedral, from rebellions to royals, from guilds to guillotines, and even a unicorn - Scotland's national animal! Visit Edinburgh's most iconic church and explore the historic Royal Mile and Old Town.

Available in
English
German, French, Italian and Spanish languages.

HIGHLIGHTS:

  • Visit St Giles' Cathedral with a 5-Star Private Guide
  • Immerse yourself in Scottish history, cultural heritage and legends
  • Learn about the events and people of the Scottish Enlightenment and Reformation
  • Stroll along the Royal Mile and see Edinburgh Castle
  • Tailor the tour to the pace, needs and interests of your group

St Giles' Cathedral (also known as the High Kirk) is a historical and architectural gem nestled in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. Visit this sacred monument with our Expert Guide to discover its Gothic architecture, royal heritage, and key role in the Scottish Reformation and the Enlightenment.

Activity location

  • 82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • 82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Check availability

2H: St Giles' Cathedral ENG
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English

Duration: 2 hours: Visit St Giles' Cathedral and discover the highlights of the Old Town,
,: following the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle.
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKED023

Language options: English
Price details
$515.70 x 1 Adult$515.70
Total
Price is $515.70
2HStGilesCathedral GE,IT,FR,SP
  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • German

Duration: 2 hours: Visit St Giles' Cathedral and discover the highlights of the Old Town
,: following the Royal Mile to Edinburgh Castle
Expert-Guide: Official 5-Stars Guide who is an Expert in this kind of tours. Guide speaks fluently in chosen language - UKED023

Price details
$554.44 x 1 Adult$554.44
Total
Price is $554.44

What's included, what's not

  • What's includedWhat's included
    Private Tour of St Giles' Cathedral, Royal Mile and Old Town
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Interesting facts about Edinburgh's history, culture, and legends
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Donation and entry to St Giles' Cathedral
  • What's includedWhat's included
    Free entry to the Esplanade of Edinburgh Castle
  • What's includedWhat's included
    5-Star Licensed Guide who is fluent in your chosen language
  • What's excludedWhat's excluded
    Tickets to Edinburgh Castle (access only to Esplanade)

Know before you book

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
  • All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Check your email the day before the tour for important information.
  • Free entry to the National Museum of Scotland is for the permanent collection.
  • Tickets to temporary exhibitions are not included in the price. You can purchase additional tickets on the spot.
  • Due to the cathedral's tourist regulations, we limit your group size to 1-4 people per guide.
  • We will arrange additional guides for larger groups so the price will be higher.

Activity itinerary

82 High St
  • 10m
Meet your guide In front of the The Inn On The Mile, 82 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1LL, United Kingdom. Please do not enter the hotel, it is only a meeting poit and the staff is not informed about the tour.
St Giles' Cathedral
  • 30m
A 2-hour private tour of Edinburgh's Old Town with entry to St Giles' Cathedral, one of the city’s top-rated attractions (donation fee is included in the price). St Giles captivates with its Gothic architecture, a towering spire, and an awe-inspiring interior with the chapel of the Order of the Thistle.
Old Town
  • 20m
As you explore, you'll discover memorials to notable figures such as John Knox, the fiery preacher and leader of the Scottish Reformation. You will also learn about the signing of the National Covenant in 1638, and the church’s connection to the Scottish and English monarchs.
Royal Mile
  • 1h
In addition to visiting this iconic church, your Private Guide will lead you on a stroll along the Royal Mile, one of Edinburgh's most famous and historic streets, full of charming shops, traditional pubs, and fascinating museums.You will see highlights such as the unicorn of the Mercat Cross, the Heart of Midlothian Mosaic, the 17th-century tenement houses in Lawn market, and the magnificent Edinburgh Castle, known as "the most besieged place in Great Britain.

Location

Activity location

  • LOB_ACTIVITIESLOB_ACTIVITIES
    82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

  • PEOPLEPEOPLE
    82 High St
    • 82 High Street
    • EH1 1LL, Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

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