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Private tour in Edinburgh Irene M
Edinburgh Full-day Private Walking Tour
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Born in Milan, I spent my adult life in Edinburgh where I moved in 2009. This wonderful city stole my heart and here I am! Throughout this period I had the chance to get to know the city and dive in its history, culture and traditions. My academic background, teaching experience and passion for history and architecture, motivate me to research and create interesting tour outlines and narratives. I enjoy sharing the fascinating history of Edinburgh with visitors and bringing the stories behind monuments and streets to life! Having worked in the Education Department of local art galleries I love creating activities for younger audiences, and I have fun working with families and kids. I am a foodie and always looking for the best eating spots in town! Artisan food producers and local business are simply the best. From traditional Scottish food (haggis, anyone?!) to modern cuisine, I'd be happy to give you insider's tips and recommend off-the-beaten path restaurants, cafes, bars and food markets. On top of food, in my hands you will also find books. An avid reader, I enjoy Scotland crime novels among other genres - nothing better than a Tartan Noir story! Despite my reluctance to sit on planes, I love travelling! While I have already ticked many places off my list, there are still many destinations I wish to visit. Guiding clients from all over the world is one of the highlights of my job: it is so enriching to meet people from different countries and share experiences. Having travelled widely makes me sensible to visitors' needs and I realise the importance of meeting expectations. For this reason, all my tours can be customise and I would love to hear from you in order to create a unique and personalised itinerary. I look forward to meeting you, and I hope my tours will make you appreciate this wonderful city as much as I do. I hold a PhD and a Masters degree in history of art from the University of Edinburgh. I have been working as a tour guide since 2015. Emergency First Aid at Work (completed in 2025). I am not a driver guide. I can accompany you in your vehicle.
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Make the most of your one day in Edinburgh
Overview of your Edinburgh tour
Going to be in Edinburgh for just one day? Make the most of it and join me for the perfect introduction to the Scottish capital! Our day starts in the Old Town. Edinburgh Castle will tell us about kings, queens, battles and sieges; St. Giles Cathedral will offer the perfect setting to learn about the Scottish Reformation; Greyfriars Graveyard, Grassmarket and the narrow cobbled lanes of the Royal Mile, will serve as the backdrop to recall the stories of executions, witch-hunts, and body snatchers. After lunch, we will cross over to the New Town. Here we will admire elegant examples of neoclassical architecture - including Georgian and Palladian-style mansions. Robert Adam, David Hume, Adam Smith, and Arthur Conan Doyle are only some of the great minds that we will meet along the way. There will be also the opportunity to visit Calton Hill, should you wish to. We will finish in the Dean Village, a picturesque, charming little area of Edinburgh with an intriguing medieval past.
Your Edinburgh tour itinerary
• Castle Esplanade (exterior) • The Royal Mile • Victoria Street • Grassmarket • Greyfriars Graveyard • Greyfriars Bobby • The National Museum of Scotland (if open) • St. Giles Cathedral • The Mercat Cross • The 'closes' of the Old Town • Princes St Gardens • Walter Scott Monument • St. Andrews Square • The New Town grid • Charlotte Square • Dean's Bridge • The Dean's Village Please note: -The tour includes 1 hour break for lunch (at client's expenses) -This tour does not take you inside Edinburgh Castle -The tour can be customized upon request. Use the 'message guide' button to contact me for a customised tour.
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354 Castlehill, Scotland, Scotland, EH1 2NE, United Kingdom
I recommend meeting outside of the Scotch Whisky Experience on 354 Castlehill.
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