Explore the medieval Old Town and Georgian New Town of Edinburgh on a private 3-hour walking tour for groups of up to 30 people. Get a fantastic introduction to the city’s major monuments on a tour that brings the history and its people vividly to life.
About this activity
- Free cancellation
- Cancel up to 24 hours in advance to receive a full refund
- Mobile ticketing
- Use your phone or print your voucher
- Duration 3 hours
- Instant confirmation
- Live tour guide
- English
- Private group
Experience
Highlights
- Explore the Old Town and New Town of Edinburgh for a complete orientation tour
- Walk down the narrow wyndes and closes of the Old Town
- Admire the Georgian streets of the New Town
- Customize the tour to suit your preferences
Full description
Enjoy a fantastic orientation tour of Edinburgh’s medieval Old Town and planned Georgian New Town on a private 3-hour walk for groups of up to 30 people.
The unique tour, awarded 4 stars by Visit Scotland, aims to inform and entertain, as your guide takes you into historic parts of the city, providing a great overview of the contrasting old and new towns of the Scottish capital.
Stroll along the narrow streets of the Old Town, learning about the secrets that lie within its dark closes and wyndes. Explore the buildings of Edinburgh's elegant Georgian New Town to get a sense of how the city moved into a more enlightened and commercial era.
Each tour can be customized to suit your group's needs, but all tours familiarize you with the energetic city center, passing many attractions that will help you plan the rest of your stay.
Includes
- Private guide for groups of up to 30 people
- Pick-ups
Not suitable for
- People with mobility impairments
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Participants
Date
Prepare for the activity
Meeting point
Meet outside the Greyfriars Bobby Bar. From the Royal Mile, turn left onto the George IV Bridge, continue until you reach a railing and the Greyfriars Bobby statue on the right hand side. The bar is just behind the statue on Candlemakers Row.
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Know before you go
- The tour covers places of historic interest and a number of attractions from the outside. This will enable you to decide if you want to return and visit later. You will also hear the history and stories of Edinburgh's Old and New Towns.
