Private tour in Edinburgh John M

Old town walking tour

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John M.

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Welcome to Scotland, and to Edinburgh in particular! Edinburgh is a wonderful place to explore and discover, shimmering with the life of the present, glowing with shades of the past, full of visual surprises and stunning views. I am a native Scot, and have lived my whole life here in Edinburgh. I have been showing friends, family and visitors to my beautiful city and country for many years, and love introducing guests to what makes Edinburgh such a fascinating and many-sided city. I am a graduate in history from Cambridge University, with a Scottish legal training. I am deeply interested in the history, architecture, literature and culture of my native land, and really enjoy sharing this with others of all backgrounds and ages. It is my constant pleasure to share my enthusiasm and show visitors old and young both what it is like to live in contemporary Scotland, as well as what life was like here in the past, what has made us what we are. My tours are designed to entertain and inform travellers not only about the best known places, but also the quirky and unexpected. When I am not guiding visitors, I am an enthusiastic reader of history and literature and enjoy walking, landscape and fishing. I have extensive experience in guiding individuals, family groups, and shore excursions both on short, whole day and longer tours in Edinburgh and throughout Scotland. I look forward to showing you the sights and sounds of my native place. I am a graduate in History (M.A. Cambridge), and in law (Ll.B., Edinburgh), and a lover of Scotland's and Edinburgh's culture and history, with many years' experience of showing visitors round my home country and city. I do not have any restrictions in regard to my guiding, I can offer a full range of experiences.

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour

From Edinburgh Castle to Holyrood Palace through the delights of the Old Town froom the middle ages until today

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

Beginning at your cruise port we will explore Edinburgh's Old Town, from the Cadtle to the Palace, including known and unknown delights.

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Transport details
Type: Walking

We will come in to town by car, then we will walk about three miles, over pavements and cobbles through the Old Town

What's included
Private Guide
Services: Guiding
Private Transportation
What's not included
Tickets
Public Transportation
Accommodation
Food Drinks Snacks
Tastings
Equipment
Classes Workshop
Services
Meeting location

South Queensferry, UK

At the pier head as you get off the tender.

  • You can request a different meeting location (for example, your hotel) during the checkout process.
Other details
Tour categories
History
Architecture
City Highlights
Tour reference number
1785591
Languages
German
English
Activity level
Moderate
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Hours icon 3 hours
Walking
Private tour for 1-9 people
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