Edinburgh: Literary Walking Tour
ID: GYG251562-435897
Category:
Country: United Kingdom
Duration:
02:00 hours
Description
Get introduced to Edinburgh's local resident and national treasure, J.K Rowling, on this literary tour. Also hear fascinating facts about Edinburgh's famous poets, novelists and crime writers and the places that inspired them.
Discover the first city to receive the award of UNESCO City of Literature, home to many great writers and the only station in the world named after a book.
Visit the monument of Walter Scott and hear about his influence on Edinburgh's culture. Discover more about the birthplace of Treasure Island and Dr. Jekyll and Mr. Hyde authors, Robert Louis Stevenson and Sir Arthur Conan Doyle.
You will also learn about local resident and national treasure, J.K Rowling and visit the place where she wrote most of the earlier Harry Potter books.
Hear fascinating facts about top crime writer, Ian Rankin, and stories of Edinburgh's poets, novelists and crime writers, the lives they lived in Edinburgh and the places that inspired them.
Highlights
- Hear about Walter Scott's influence on Edinburgh's culture
- Discover new facts about Sherlock Holmes
- Listen to stories about national treasure J.K Rowling
- Visit iconic literary locations
Guiding languages
IMPORTANT INFORMATION
By the main entrance of St. Giles Cathedral.
When should I book?
To guarantee availability book as soon as possible. Early booking is worth consideration especially if you planning the trip during high season like public holidays or weekends.
Cancellations
This excursion you can cancel with no cost up to 48 hours before the start of the trip. If you cancel it after 48 hours or not show up on the excursion you will still be charged the full price of the activity. Being late on pick-up or departure will be considered as not showing up.
