Private tour in Edinburgh Toby W

Rosslyn Chapel, Beautiful Countryside and fascinating ancient houses on an Edinburgh tour

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Toby W.

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I am Edinburgh born bred and educated. I am passionate about Edinburgh and love showing it to people and revealing its hidden secrets. I have always been fascinated by history landscape and architecture. I gradually became aware of how crucially such culture has shaped our understanding and the world we live in. This led to a further MA later in life from Edinburgh University in History of Art and Architectural History. I have now just completed an MSc. in Architectural Conservation. I try to make my guiding informative but lighthearted, interesting and fun with many photo opportunities. I love meeting international people, have many overseas friends and often find guiding a mutual learning opportunity. I live in the city center and can meet you at central hotels or a convenient landmark for walking tours tailored to your own schedule and needs or interests. My Edinburgh driving tours are a very good way to orientate yourself and see highlights to explore later at your own pace. Edinburgh is surrounded by lovely countryside with so many interesting places that I love taking people to visit. I was brought up rambling round ancient castles and listening to stories of old. I have lived in Edinburgh all my life and know virtually every corner of it. I am a qualified tour guide and used to guiding in historic houses. I was often previously asked to lead tours in Edinburgh. I have taken many specialist courses on art, history and architecture related subjects in addition to four different university degrees. More importantly, I am eager to share these interests and show people fascinating places.

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Overview of your Edinburgh tour

Collect clients from hotel brief tour through Edinburgh then explore the astonishingly rich stone carvings of 15th century Rosslyn Chapel inspiring romantic poets and artists over several centuries. I will explain the fascinating real story of the fearsome Knights Templar connection to Scotland and secret masonic connections. Past Rosslyn Glen into beautiful Borders countryside onto picturesque Peebles . Optional visit to ancient Traquiar House. Visit to Abbotsford Sir Walter Scotts gothic fantasy with his eclectic historical collections. Romanic medieval gothic ruins of Melrose Abbey. Possible stop at Scots view over Tweed valley and Eildon Hills, best contender for site of Camelot. Home on ancient route through hills back to Edinburgh. Various possible alternatives as the day unfolds.

Your Edinburgh tour itinerary

- Collection from hotel. - Brief driving tour through Edinburgh to, Rosslyn Chapel and Glen. - Drive through Tweed Valley. Abbotsford House Melrose abbey. - Scotts View. Return to Hotel. - Back to Edinburgh Hotel on ancient road through hills. This is a suggested itinerary, let me know what you would like to see and do and I will customize the tour accordingly.

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Transport details
Type: Private Transportation / Category: Suv

Land Rover Discovery SUV. Large comfortable luxury car. Custom tours may be possible for up to 6 people by separate arrangement.

What's included
Private Guide
Private Transportation
What's not included
Other: Personal expenses. Lunch, refreshments if required, entrance fees.
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Meeting location

Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom

Edinburgh city centre hotel or apartment.

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Tour categories
Architecture
Religious Sites
History
Tour reference number
185852
Languages
English
Activity level
Light
Accessibility
Kid Friendly
4.9

Traveller reviews for this private tour in Edinburgh

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Hours icon 8 hours
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