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Edinburgh Old Town Private Walking Tour 3 Hours
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Ever since I was a small boy, growing up in south-west Scotland, I have been fascinated by my country's history, landscape and culture. It has been a constant pleasure for me to show off the most beautiful city of the United Kingdom to new arrivals and reveal just some of its charms, secrets and unbelievable stories. Car and bus tours are all very well for getting a sense of Edinburgh but it's only through walking that travelers can really feel like they've fully experienced this truly unique city. I'm a keen traveler (I've spent a lot of time in the United States, Canada and continental Europe especially), therefore I understand the desire to make sure you make the most of your time while in a new place. My academic background has given me extensive knowledge of Scotland's history and culture but my guiding experience has also included Outlander themed tours as well as ghost tours which explore the darker side of Scotland's capital. I live in the city centre of Edinburgh and can meet you at centrally located hotels or at a convenient landmark. In 2015 I completed work on my PhD in Scottish history, I also hold an Undergraduate and Masters degree from the University of Aberdeen. I have built upon my extensive historical and cultural knowledge by using my research skills to find out about less known stories and events to incorporate them into my tour. Since January 2016 my primary job has been working as a tour guide in Edinburgh and have acquired a great deal of experience leading all sorts of tours.
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Discover the Secrets of Edinburgh's Old Quarter - Half Day
Overview of your Edinburgh tour
This tour is a fantastic opportunity to explore one of the most historic and best preserved neighbourhoods in the United Kingdom, in the company of an experienced guide with a PhD in Scottish history! A guidebook can provide a general overview but a tour with me allows for an actual discussion about our country's past with the Old Town serving as a unbeatable setting. Your walking tour will include some amazing Edinburgh landmarks such as St Giles Cathedral, historic churchyards and Edinburgh Castle. Travel through the Old Town's distinctive closes and wynds and discover their stories. Learn how our old quarter inspired countless writers from Edinburgh natives like Robert Louis Stevenson, Arthur Conan Doyle and Walter Scott to Bram Stoker, Mary Shelley and J. K. Rowling. Perfect for individuals and groups of all ages interested in Scotland's fascinating history and culture, but also those trying to get their bearings in a new city.
Your Edinburgh tour itinerary
Tour highlights - Itinerary can be altered on request to accommodate particular interests and other activities. St Giles Cathedral - Walk around the cathedral (It is possible to go inside as part of the tour - entrance is free. ) Edinburgh City Chambers - Visit exterior courtyard Heart of Midlothian - Visit site of former city prison Makars Court - see outside of 17th century townhouses Victoria Street (Walk through this amazing inspiration for Rowling's Diagon Alley) Grassmarket (Best photo opportunity for the Castle) Greyfriars Kirkyard - Walk through historic graveyard
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Type: Walking
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High Street, Scotland, Scotland, EH1 1RE, United Kingdom
outside main entrance to St Giles Cathedral
- You can request a specific meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout.
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