Edinburgh - secrets and mysteries of the ancient city

The more years the city, the more secrets and mysteries keep its ancient streets. And Edinburgh with its centuries-old history has something to tell the inquiring eye.

I invite you on my tour of the oldest part of Edinburgh - the Old Town and its main street - the Royal Mile. During our tour you will learn:

• Which of the Scots was the prototype of Daniel Defoe’s novel “The Adventures of Robinson Crusoe” and why;
• Where lived a native of Edinburgh Adam Smith - the author of a new for his time science, political economy;
• Why you should touch the monument to the famous philosopher
• Reminiscent of the windows on the new building of the Scottish Parliament and what the inhabitants of the city called this unusual building.
• Who kept the city at bay and why the inhabitants of the city were afraid to go out in the dark.

You’ll learn the answers to these and many other fascinating questions during my tour of Edinburgh’s Old Town.

Then in the program:

• Edinburgh Castle - whose death ended the infamous Black Dinner within the castle walls
• Where is the King Arthur Chair and why is it in Edinburgh?
• The oldest house in the city and who was its most famous inhabitant;
• With whom was the Scottish poet Robert Burns in secret correspondence;
• The monument to Admiral Nelson.
• Can a prison be a museum?
• Why did the famous gun only fire once? Start the tour from your hotel. Duration 3-4 hours. Walking tour, but at your request it can be carried out by car.