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Edinburgh History Private Walking Tour
- Duration2 hours 30 min
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish
About this activity
This tour takes you to the local spots in Dean Village, Stockbridge and Edinburgh New Town, well away from the crowds, especially in the summer months when Edinburgh Old Town can get crowded.
Many Scottish people never visit these places which are all real gems you shouldn't miss if you want to explore all the places that make Edinburgh great and visit the lesser known local spots that most tourists will never know about.
What to expect
Charlotte Square
40 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ, United Kingdom
We start off the tour proper in Charlotte Square to see some amazing architecture, learn when and why Edinburgh New Town was made and see some of it's stunning buildings.
Dean Village
Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH, United Kingdom
This has to be our favourite place in Edinburgh and we think it will be yours too. A milling village from the 1600's that makes you feel like you have went back in time. The old mill, schools etc are now all residences nearby the Water of Leith, it really does feel like you are in a village and not in the city centre.
We wall along the Water of Leith where you will feel like you are strolling in the country and we will stop at the quaint St.Bernards well for photos and to find out about it's history.
This beautiful Street has lots of very local shops and eateries and also a photo of the entrance to the old Stockbridge Market is a must.
A real iconic street in Edinburgh, once used as Stables but now full of stunning houses and a great backdrop for a photo your guide will be happy to take for you.
A wonderfully preserved New Town Street, get a real feel of what houses would have been like hundreds of years ago and see the house of one of it's most famous residents, the author of Jekyll and Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson
Thistle Street Bar
39 Thistle Street, Edinburgh, EH2 1DY, United Kingdom
We will pass by Thistle Street where we can point out excellent location coffee shops, restaurants and bars.
Once the jewellery in the crown of Edinburgh New Town, there is some great history and now lots of excellent places to eat and shop with the locals.
Saint Andrew Square
George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
The tour finishes up in this historic Square, the other end of George Street from Charlotte Square and nearby Princes Street. As well as history, there are lots of local spots to go to eat and drink after thr tour
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
The "Oor Wullie" and Highland Cow statues outside the Huxley restaurant (across the street from the Johnnie Walker Experience on one side and the Caledonian Hotel on the other) is a great Central Place to start, but if it is a morning tour perhaps we can meet at your hotel if it is not too far away.
End
The tour winds up at St.Andrews Square, which is the other end of New Town from where we start. From there it is easy access to New Town, Old Town and tram stops.
What's included
Included
- Guiding fee
Not included
- Gratuities are not included in the price of the tour
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–4), Child (5–11), Youth (12–16), Adult (17–59), Senior (60–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 12 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Manual
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 8616P20
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
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