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Private tour in Edinburgh Gwen K
Simply the best! The Old and New Towns of Edinburgh
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My passions are my native city of Edinburgh and meeting the needs of people of all nationalities and ages. An avid traveller, I have experienced the 'kindness of strangers' and want to reciprocate the same hospitality in Edinburgh. Born in Glasgow, I have lived in Edinburgh since the age of 6. I went to school, university and work in Edinburgh and have watched the city evolve. I love history and culture and stories about Edinburgh characters. As I have a broad range of interests including the arts, reading, walking, food and shopping, I provide a wide selection of bespoke small group walking tours. I enjoy taking solo travellers on walking tours. I provide bespoke Edinburgh tours for cruise passengers with luxury transport collection from port and return to port. As well as history and culture, my tours include walks in parks and up to the best places for city views, nature and gardens, food tasting tours, shopping expeditions and experiences more suitable for children, teenagers and the 'young at heart'. I enjoy meeting special needs. When my guests are staying on in Edinburgh, I always provide a pack with maps, leaflets about what to see and do and my own typed sheets which include cafes and restaurants, characterful pubs, art, gardens and history, famous Edinburgh writers, past and present and bookshops and attractions for children. I provide multi-day trips. Visitors can either choose a selection of my tours or I can create a personalised package. Free wheelchair use is available. Edinburgh is a very 'walkable' city with most attractions relatively close to each other. For an additional cost, public transport or a private car and driver can be used for some tours. I like to keep up to date with changes in Edinburgh. I am always learning and discovering new places and experiences. Above all, I want you to enjoy Edinburgh as much as I do and have a five-star experience on my customised walking tours to the main sights, neighbourhood areas, hidden gems and secret treasures. What makes me special is my sense of place. Edinburgh is my special place and my place is to make it special for you too. Edinburgh University: MA Honours History and post graduate qualifications in secondary education and in guidance. I am a qualified secondary school teacher of History and Modern Studies and taught and managed schools for many years. First aider I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences”
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Half day 'Highlights of Edinburgh' walking tour
Overview of your Edinburgh tour
This fascinating and friendly tour is a great introduction to Edinburgh. It gives lots of ideas of places to explore in your own time and fun things to do afterwards. There are plenty of photo opportunities. You learn about what makes Edinburgh special and are entertained about: • Edinburgh’s origins, history and growth • Witchcraft • The naming and uses of streets and closes • Edinburgh’s nicknames - ‘Auld Reekie’ and ‘The Athens of the north’ • Infamous and famous characters like Deacon Brodie, David Hume, Adam Smith and Tom Gilzean • Why a new town had to be built
Your Edinburgh tour itinerary
We visit: • Castlehill • The Lawnmarket • The Mound • Princes Street Gardens • St Andrew’s Square • Queen Street • George Street You see: • Edinburgh Castle (exterior) • The Witches Well • The Writer’s Museum (exterior) • St Giles Cathedral (exterior) • The Mercat Cross • The City Chambers and the Edinburgh Awards • Closes off the Royal Mile • Bank of Scotland headquarters and the Museum on the Mound (exterior) • The Scottish National Art Galleries • The Floral Clock (May to September) • Sir Walter Scott monument • Royal Bank of Scotland headquarters (interior) • The Scottish National Portrait Gallery (interior) • The Dome restaurant (If possible, the interior)
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Type: Walking
Walking is mainly downhill and on the flat. There are cobbled streets and a few steps (e.g. up to the entrance to the Dome restaurant)
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352 Castlehill, Scotland, Scotland, EH1 2NF, United Kingdom
The Witchery restaurant, 352 Castlehill is situated near the top of Castlehill. Castlehill is the narrow road that leads up to the castle. The Witchery is on the left next to the Scotch Whisky Experience and opposite Camera Obscura.
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