Didn't know what to expect but loved the visit and loved the video. Really interesting and even the kids loved it More

This is simply a collection of empty rooms - could do with an update / tableaux etc. John Knox didn't actually own the house, nor did he stay there for very much of his life, so it's a bit of a misnomer More

Dating from about 1500, this predates most of the other buildings on Edinburgh's Royal Mile. When I visited it was mostly empty but there are a couple of interesting features such as early painted panels and a 16th century fireplace. Probably could be categorised as a "must visit" but only because it was John Knox's home. More

Nice but very small house converted to a museum celebrating the life of John Knox who openly called for the execution of his monarch, Mary Queen of Scots. More

Didn't know anything about the guy until we went in - came out wanting MORE! Had to breeze through it, but thoroughly enjoyed learning about who seemed to be an incredibly charismatic man. Worth stopping in, even if it isn't actually worth 5*'s I'd give it 3-4/5. Make sure you incorporate lunch in the restaurant while you're there - AMAZING... More

This house doesn't really have a lot to do with John Knox, he only lived here for a very short time. The building is quite interesting though, especially the painted ceiling. Apart from that there's not a lot to recommend it, sorry. More

Okay, a great stop if you are a student of religious history, which we are...but tucked away amongst the souvenir shops is this old old house. Its run down, self-guided tour, and would not recommend to others. More

The John Knox House was a place John Knox only stayed for a short time before his death. The house was actually owned by a Catholic supporter of Queen Mary. The museum allows for a self-guided tour to discover much information about the man and his role in the Scottish Reformation. There are a couple rooms that children would enjoy.... More