Private tour in Edinburgh Gwen K
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
up to 10 people
2 hours
walking
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Gwen K.
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A 'pick and mix' walking tour catering for the ages and interests of the family group. There will be plenty of photo opportunities. 2 hours or 3 hours depending on how much or how little you wish to see and do, the stamina/attention span of those in the group and the locations of your choices. Like a 'sweetie' shop, choose from: •The story of Greyfriars Bobby, a faithful dog •Stories of Burke and Hare and Deacon Brodie •Witches fountain. •National Museum of Scotland - the Millennium Clock, racing cars, hot air balloons, coin pressing and energy saving •National Museum of Childhood - childrens' toys, games, puzzles etc from the 1880's onwards. •Paper sculptures in the main public library. •Visits to shops e. g. Harry Potter shop, fossil shop, museum shop •'Blood and guts' in the Grassmarket and Greyfriars Churchyard. •Food stops e. g. The Fudge House, Mimi's Bakehouse, Scottish gourmet sausage rolls, Luca's icecream Camera Obscura (entrance charges)
The itinerary will follow a route which includes some or all of the following streets and places, depending on your choices: Edinburgh Castle (exterior) The Lawnmarket Victoria Street The Grassmarket Greyfriars church graveyard Meadows public park with children's swing park, green spaces to walk and play and murals. The Scottish gourmet sausage roll truck which sells Luca's ice-cream is here. National Museum of Scotland George IV Bridge and the main public library The High Street (which is part of the Royal Mile) The Canongate and down to the Palace of Holyroodhouse (exterior) At the end of your tour there is the wonderful opportunity to join a workshop and make your own Harris Tweed item . Minimum age: 12+ Mini satchell £60 Medium satchell £75 Washbag £60 Backpack satchell £85 I shall book and pay for the workshop and you pay me on the day. Please message me: • the numbers in your group who wish to participate in the Harris Tweed workshop and what each member would like to make.
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Walking Tour
Castlehill, Scotland, EH1 2NG United Kingdom
ByGuide: The entrance to the castle esplanade at the top of Castlehill
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Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
Includes all fees
Book with a 20% deposit
Size:
up to 10 people
Duration:
2 hours
Transportation:
walking
1
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