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Discover all of Edinburgh in a day during a private guided tour!

Edinburgh history private guided tour tag 2

7h

For those who don't have long in Edinburgh, discover all the highlights of the city in a day! Start in the Old Town and discover its history and key monuments. Enjoy lunch in a local pub where you’ll try traditional Scottish food during a mini food tour. Then, in the afternoon, you’ll discover Edinburgh’s Georgian New Town by heading towards Stockbridge and the Dean Village. Broken up with a tea break in the middle of course!


Tour Highlights:

  • National Museum of Scotland: Enjoy a 45minute tour of the key pieces of the National Museum.

  • Greyfriars Kirkyard: Discover dark but beautiful sculptures and the story of the faithful dog Bobby.

  • Royal Mile: Enjoy the picturesque, narrow streets and discover how the city evolved through the centuries. View the arches of St Giles Cathedral and how they shaped Scottish religious history.

  • Tron Kirk: Visit the coveted market of the Tron Kirk.

  • New Town: Explore the organised, grid-like streets of New Town and learn how Georgian dandies used to live.

  • Scott Monument: Admire the immense gothic spire and learn about the Scottish bard.

  • Food. Discover the culinary history of Scotland during a mini food tour.

  • Stockbridge: Through the complex arches of George Street, head towards quaint neighbourhood of Stockbridge for a tea or coffee break.

  • Dean Village: Finish the day in the charming old milling neighbourhood of Dean Village.

This all-day tour combines the following four tours into one, with lunch included:

History, Legends, and Mysteries of Old Town / Edinburgh ‘s Georgian and Romantic New Town / Food Tour / Dean Village, Stockbridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens: Edinburgh Between Nature and Architecture (without the Botanic Garden)

Price

1 participant: £462.5

2 participants: £252.5 each

3 participants: £182.5 each

4 participants: £147.5 each

5 participants: £126.5 each

6 participants: £112.5 each

7 participants: £101.5 each

Contact us for groups over 7 people


  • Children under 3 are free

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Email info@tddsscots.com to check our availability

Meeting Point

18-20 Grassmarket, Edinburgh, UK

Minimum Age

None - however for families with children under 7 we recommend our family tour

Fitness Requirements

High - full day of walking

Wheelchair and pram accessibility: not accessible

Cancellation Policy

Free cancellation with full refund until 7 days before the start of the tour. Non refundable afterwards.

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