Edinburgh Old＆New
Joined 2021
This tour is a nice way to start your acquaintance with Edinburgh if it is your first time in the city. An easy and fun walk will take you through time and space across the city centre. Starting right in front of Edinburgh Castle we will walk down the Royal Mile - one of the most incredible medieval streets in Europe and will witness how the city grew and changed over the centuries. The tour covers both the Old and the New Towns.
Itinerary
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Meeting Point
Castle Esplanade
Castle Esplanade
A grand square in front of the iconic Edinburgh Castle on the hill.
This place is impossible to miss and it is the perfect location to start your acquaintance with Edinburgh.
Edinburgh Castle (optional)
The beautiful panorama from the top of Castle Rock is a must-see, while the Scottish Crown Jewels and a visit to the castle's citadel are the attractions not to be missed.
However, this part of the tour can be omitted to be left for an individual visit at later times. In this case, the duration of the tour will be adjusted accordingly.
Castle Esplanade
Once we have finished with the Edinburgh Castle tour (if we had one) we can proceed down the Royal Mile - one of the most spectacular medieval streets in Europe.
Grassmarket
This former market square is also dubbed as a public execution place. Many grim stories to be told here.
Greyfriars Cemetery
An old cemetery in Central Edinburgh is home to the graves of Greyfriars Bobby, Tom Riddle aka Lord Voldemort from JK Rowling's books, and the notorious Mackenzie Poltergeist.
High Street
Back to the Royal Mile and into the very heart of the Old Edinburgh
St Andrew Square
A lovely location to some of the city's favourite restaurants, this square offers multiple options to enjoy a memorable lunch (advance booking is recommended)
George Street
The principal street in the New Town is trimmed with elegant buildings and is the best place to explore living in Georgian Edinburgh.
Charlotte Square
A garden square and a masterpiece of the celebrated architect and designer Robert Adam, home to Alexander Graham Bell.
Georgian House (optional)
This 5-star attraction reveals life behind closed doors in the Georgian Era. Here we will see how challenging the life of the Scottish gentry could be back in the 18th century.
Charlotte Square
End of the tour. At your request, I can organize a taxi pickup or can walk you to your hotel if it is within walking proximity.
Ending Point
Charlotte Square
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Inclusions & Exclusions
Guide fee
Entrance fee:
Edinburgh Castle £15.50 per person
Georgian House £10.00 per person
Lunch
Tour Important Information
I can also meet you at your hotel if it is in Central Edinburgh. Visiting Edinburgh Castle and Georgian House is entirely optional and can be omitted or replaced by other attractions more suited to your interests. Advance booking is required.
Important message from the supplier
I can take short overnight trips
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
Joined 2021
About Tour Guide Elena H.
I am a fully qualified guide and a member of the Scottish Tourist Guides Association. It will be my pleasure to take you to the most iconic corners of Scotland and to show you its hidden jams. I would love to tell you about Scotland's beautiful nature, its ancient history, and its remarkable people. Legends and true stories, latest news and local rumors - I love storytelling. And I love good food! Freshest local products along with sophisticated high-end cuisine are already a good reason to visit Scotland. A world traveler myself, I know what it is to be a guest to a foreign country and I would like to help you to make the best of your visit to Scotland and make it an excellent and memorable experience.
$500/ per group
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