Private tour in Edinburgh Gwen K

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 484 USD

Auld Reekie - Edinburgh's historic old town

Tour #1158827
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 10 people

5 hours

walking

Party size:

1

Your guide in Edinburgh:

Gwen K.

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour:

Discover the old town of Edinburgh from the earliest times down through the centuries to the present day and get two towns for the price of one! We shall visit •the Royal Mile from the castle to Holyrood Palace, Arthur's Seat and the Scottish Parliament building •Victoria Street •The Grassmarket •Candlemaker Row •Greyfriars churchyard •George IV Bridge We shall see the major sites of the old town and learn about famous and infamous Edinburgh characters What makes this tour special is the inclusion of a private 45 mins tour of St Giles Cathedral and the Thistle Chapel. Even better there is the opportunity at the end of tour to participate in another private 45 mins tour of the interior of the stunning Scottish Parliament building.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

This is a great introduction for the first-time visitor to the locations and exteriors of the main sights of the Old Town of Edinburgh. Main sights: •Edinburgh Castle (exterior) •Lady Stairs Close and the Writer's Museum •The Heart of Midlothian •St Giles Cathedral •Mercat Cross •City Chambers •Museum of Childhood •Canongate Kirk and graveyard •Whitehorse Close •Palace of Holyroodhouse

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

Walking tour

What's included
  • Other: Subject to availability of places, your tour includes an optional free approximately 45 mins to 1 hour guided tour (10.30 - 11.15/11.30am) of the interior of St Giles Cathedral and the Thistle Chapel. (10 places available) Optional: I can book a 45 minute (2.30 - 3.15pm) free guided tour of the interior of the Scottish Parliament building where you will learn about the history, art, architecture and history of the Scottish Parliament. This will take place after your 'Auld Reekie' tour and is only available on certain days of the week and year.
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Please bring snacks and water with you as there is no indoor stop for lunch.
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

352 Castlehill, Scotland, EH1 2NF United Kingdom

By Guide: Meeting point: The Witchery by the Castle restaurant, 352 Castlehill. Castlehill is the narrow approach road to the castle esplanade and the castle. The Witchery is near the top of Castlehill on the left hand side. End point: Holyrood Palace

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories

History

Architecture

City Highlights

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
5

Traveller reviews for private tours in Edinburgh

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    5 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    $ 484 USD

    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 10 people

    Duration:

    5 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

    Select tour date
    Select tour start time

    View our cancellation policy

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