Edinburgh Duddingston Village Self-Guided Walking Tour
Overview
Forget about crowds, schedules or lines! With Pandemic Tours' self-guided experiences your phone is your new private guide.
In this incredible experience, Moira will show you a less-known walk, slightly off the beaten track but nonetheless, one that is steeped in the past and beauty: A Tour to Duddingston Village!
This is a wonderful and informative experience for anyone to enjoy - however a certain level of fitness is required (or you can take a taxi).
Discover how Duddingston Village is a magical slice of history, art, nature, architecture and tales. In these small streets, you'll meet Mary Queen of Scots, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Raeburn and Walter Scott - a beheaded Queen, a would-be King, a famous artist, and a renowned writer. Plus, you will learn about Holyrood Park and the story behind the oldest working Church in Scotland.
PS: You will get an email with instructions for downloading our app and unlock the tour.
What's Included
- You will get an email with instructions to activate your tour (booking reference isn't the code!)
- Map, directions, GPS route and stops of each tour
- Moira will guide you through an audio guide (no computer-generated voice!)
- Unlimited access to this Self-Guided Tour on the app
- Audio guide, videos, pictures, recommendations and all the info you need
- Live Guide (in-person)
Meeting Location
197 Canongate
Edinburgh EH8 8BN, UK
Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.
5 Old Church Lane
Duddingston, Edinburgh EH15 3PX, UK
The tour finishes at Dr Neil's Garden, Duddingston Village.To return to the High Street there are three options. The first is to walk either back the way you came or over Arthur’s Seat, you can take a taxi, or a bus.
What To Expect
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Safe & secure • Easy breezy • Hassle-free
Fudge House
5 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dunbars Close Garden
10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Robert Fergusson Statue (pass by)
Holyrood Park (pass by)
Salisbury Crags (pass by)
Arthur's Seat (pass by)
Duddingston Loch (pass by)
Sheep Heid Inn Edinburgh
20 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
8 The Causeway (pass by)
Duddingston Kirk
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Dr Neil's Garden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Jock Tamson’s Gairden
15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free
Additional Info
- Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Self-Guided Audio Tour on the Exploro App
Frequently Asked Questions
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Activity code: C-329930P7
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