Top historical tour through Edinburgh's Canongate.
The tour lasts 2 hours
Available in English
Description
Discover lesser known parts of the Royal Mile.
- Grisly murders, haunted pubs. Find out who is buried in the Canongate kirk and the modern royal connection.
- Where can you find sanctuary and be saved from debtors prison?
- Explore an old brothel and find out who frequented the house of ill repute.
- Find hidden gardens and see the memorial to the love of Robbie Burns life.
- History from the 12th century till the present day.
- Find out where the cartouches are and what they mean.
- Why were there so many breweries in the Canongate.
- Why did Jules Verne describe the area as stinky?
Tour takes approx 2 hours. Join me!
Guide: Sylvia
Guiding since 2025I have lived in Ednburgh all my adult life. I love to travel and always do a walking tour when away somewhere new. My background is in psychology and history.
Top historical tour through Edinburgh's Canongate.
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