General information
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| Edinburgh, United Kingdom |
Program details
Learn all there is to learn about the most visited attraction in Scotland: Edinburgh Castle. Gain a deep understanding on the history of this regal place with an hour and a half explanation combined with a comprehensive tour of the castle that stands proud on a prominent rock, now an extinct volcano.
This exciting tour will take you through the Edinburgh Castle’s highlights and its main units. Discuss the Honours of Scotland, the Stone of Destiny, let yourself be fascinated by the legends and stories of war, sieges and prisons that hide behind the castle’s walls. You will learn how life began to grow around the volcano and how quickly the first fort appeared, how the wood of the fort turned to stone and then became a refuge for kings and a main objective of the English. This emblematic national symbol receives over one million visitors each year.
Hear about the origins of this fortress city and how the city grew thanks to it, eventually becoming the capital of a nation. You will be able to acquire knowledge on the city’s other most prominent buildings as well as the oldest one to date. You will be accompanied at all times by a charming guide who is there solely to enrich your knowledge. Visit the National War Museum, where military fans will enjoy learning about the history of the guns and the military stories. Contemplate the stunning Scottish scenery and appreciate the rich history of this picturesque city.
Meeting/pick-up point: Old Fishmarket Close (190 High Street).
Duration: One hour and a half.
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