Private tour in Edinburgh Susan N

Pricing Details
Base cost of tour
  • $ 443 USD

Half Day Private Walking Tour of Edinburgh's New Town

Tour #536608
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Pricing Details
Base cost of tour

Includes all fees

Book with a 20% deposit

up to 6 people

4 hours

walking

Party size:

1

Overview of your Edinburgh tour:

What I love most about this tour is the vibrant mix of old buildings and modern living. Starting at St Andrews Square I will tell you the stories of David Hume, Benjamin Franklin, Henry Dundas and many others, before we enter the Royal Bank of Scotland's stunning building and Register House - the Adam designed Scottish archive store - a treasure trove for Scottish Geneology. Taking our time we will stroll along the main streets and back lanes until we reach Charlotte Square - with stories of Queen Victoria, Joseph Lister and Elizabeth Grant - until we reach Bute House, the official residence of Scotland's First Minister. There are many famous authors who have written about the New Town, such as Robert Louis Stevenson, Ian Rankin, Alexander McCall Smith, and Walter Scott and I can show you some of the key locations. There are optional private tours of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery or the Georgian Town House if you wish. The tour can be extended to a full day to include the Royal Botanic Gardens.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

- Meet at Royal Bank of Scotland, St Andrews Square, Edinburgh. - Private guided tour of St Andrew's Square including RBS and Register House (subject to opening hours). - Walk along Princes Street, George Street and the back lanes. - Detailed walk round Charlotte Square to No 6, Bute House on North Side, and potential visit to Georgian Town House No 7 (subject to opening hours). - Walk along side streets where famous authors have spent time and imagination and then Queen Street. - Go down to the next phase of the New Town, with beautiful town houses and open spaces. - Lovely views to the North of the city and the hills beyond (subject to weather!). - End at Scottish Portrait Gallery, Queen Street - optional private tour, also refreshments, shop and WC. If full day option taken, walk or take local bus or taxi down to Royal Botanic Gardens - a living encyclopaedia of gardening knowledge and a beautiful place to relax. Send me a message! Optional themes - Georgian Architecture, Literature, Gardens

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Transportation Details
Type: Walking

This is a walking tour

What's included
  • Other
  • Private Guide
What's extra
  • Other: Personal expenses. - Admission costs to optional visit to Georgian Town House. - Scottish Portrait Gallery - free admission. - Optional extension to Royal Botanic Gardens to provide full day 7 hour walking tour - additional £200, total of £535
  • Public Transportation
  • Food Drinks Snacks
Meeting location

Airport: ,Cruise: ,ByGuide: In front of the Royal Bank of Scotland, 36 St Andrews Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, next to statue of man on a horse.

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

History

Art And Culture

Languages
Fluent

English

Activity level
Light
Accessibility

wheelchair Accessible

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    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 6 people

    Duration:

    4 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

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    $ 443 USD

    Includes all fees

    Book with a 20% deposit

    Size:

    up to 6 people

    Duration:

    4 hours

    Transportation:

    walking

    Party size:

    1

    Select tour date
    Select tour start time

    View our cancellation policy

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