Edinburgh Private Small-Group Tour of Old Town and New Town
by Edinburgh Walks
Overview
This private walking tour covers both Edinburgh's Old Town and New Town over about 3 to 4 hours. The guide, a lifelong Edinburgh resident with deep local knowledge, leads the small group. The tour can be customized to suit individual interests, and if you are staying in the city center, the walk can start directly from your accommodation. The Old Town segment includes visits to churchyards, open gardens, close views of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Churchyard (with Harry Potter-related stories if requested), Victoria Street, West Bow, Upper Bow, Lawnmarket, side closes, St Giles' Cathedral, Law Courts, and the Upper Royal Mile. The New Town section focuses on its 18th-century Georgian architecture and open spaces. It highlights the area's history and notable past residents, including inventors, military and political figures, scientists, physicians, writers, and philanthropists. If time permits, the tour may include visits to old villages now incorporated into Edinburgh. The walking format allows access to locations not reachable by bus, with opportunities to pause for shopping, resting, and photos.
Highlights
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Itinerary
Edinburgh Old Town
This part of the tour visits churchyards and open gardens with close views of Edinburgh Castle and Castle Rock. The route includes Grassmarket, Greyfriars Churchyard with optional Harry Potter stories, Victoria Street, West Bow, Upper Bow, Lawnmarket, side closes, St Giles' Cathedral, Law Courts, and the Upper Royal Mile.
New Town
The walk continues to the New Town, designed in the 18th century with Georgian architecture and open spaces. It features more Georgian properties than York, Chester, Bath, and Chichester combined. The guide explains the area's history and its past residents, including inventors, military and political leaders, scientists, physicians, writers, and philanthropists. If time allows, visits to former villages now part of Edinburgh may be included.
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Cancellation policy
- Cancel at least 24 hours before start for a full refund.
Additional info
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