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4 Hour Edinburgh Walking Tour
In four hours we will see the highlights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh and ready you for a visit to the Castle.
I have presumed a start at the East End of the city, the tour will be adjusted to suit the location of your hotel or where you wish to meet.
Meeting Point
At your hotel
At your hotel
I'll meet you at your hotel and we'll head up to the top of Calton Hill for an overview of the city.
St Andrew Square & George Street
Here we'll have a closer look at the origins of the New Town, I'll introduce you to some of its characters and tell you some of their stories...I'll also let you know about George IV's kilt...
The Mound to the Royal Mile
We'll have a look around the top half of the Royal Mile including St Giles Cathedral, some of the important closes (alley ways), Parliament Square, the Mercat Cross and the City Chambers. I'll tell you about Deacon Brodie, executions, ghosts and other interesting characters.
Greyfriars Church Yard
We'll walk along George IV Bridge for our penal;timate stop. Here you'll hear about my encounter with history, more ghosts and horrors and to balance it all out, Greyfriars Bobby and some Harry Potter connections.
The Grassmarket
Here our tour ends in an area with multiple restaurants and bars for your lunch stop.
Ending Point
The Grassmarket
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide's fee.
Coffee stops, Lunch!
Tour Important Information
We will be climbing hills (it's unavoidable in Edinburgh) but don't worry, I'm no mountain goat so we'll take it easy.
Important message from the guide
I am based near Edinburgh and work in the city as well as carrying out day trips from there. I will also accept bookings to tour throughout the country using my vehicle.
Cancellation Policy
- Free cancellation - 8 days prior to meeting time
- 50% Refund - 3 to 7 days prior to meeting time
- No Refund - Within 2 day(s) prior to meeting time
