Edinburgh Uncovered: 900 Years in the Making walking tour

Ever wondered why Edinburgh looks the way it does today?...or how it came to be Scotland's foremost city?

On this walk from the Canongate to Calton Hill you'll hear how the city, and its identity, has been changed and shaped by trade, industry, royalty, religion, culture, and landscape over the last 900 years. Along the way you'll see over 400 years of the city's changing architecture, from traditional tolbooths to the spectacular 21st century Parliament.

Pre-booking required!

Start: Canongate Kirk (meet at the gates), 153 Canongate

Finish: Calton Hill

Time: approx. 2 hours

Distance: approx. 1.5 miles / 2.5km

Terrain: Moderate – mostly pavements with some steps and steep slopes

PLEASE NOTE: Tour takes place outside and will go ahead come rain or shine. Please check the weather forecast and dress appropriately.

Comfortable footwear is also recommended. Maximum group size is 8 people, the tour is given in English and is recommended for ages 16+.

Host or Publisher Hetty's History Walks: Edinburgh Uncovered