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Private history walk through Edinburgh with a local

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£164.00

Free cancellation

Language: English

Mobile voucher accepted

Duration: 2 hours

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Guided tour

Local touch

Private Tour

Smaller group size

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Why you’ll love this…

It’s a two-hour walk through Edinburgh’s history with a local
You’ll visit Palace of Holyroodhouse and St Giles’ Cathedral
You’ll learn how Edinburgh’s past shaped its architecture and culture
The tour explores historic events that defined the city’s identity
It brings Edinburgh’s rich history to life in a memorable experience

What to expect

Set off on a two-hour exclusive walk through the history of Edinburgh with a Local Expert by your side.

From Palace of Holyroodhouse to St Giles' Cathedral, explore Edinburgh’s most iconic landmarks and the historic events that made them famous.

Discover how Edinburgh’s history, starting as a small hill fort and evolving through periods of Scottish and British rule, impacted modern-day architecture, cultural identity and how its dialect, influenced by Scots and English, developed.

Embark on a journey where history comes alive, making this tour a can’t miss experience.

What's included

Private tour
Local guide
Small group experience

What's not included

Personal expenses
All entry fees

Where

Scottish National Portrait Gallery, 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD, United Kingdom

Meeting point:

Meet right in front of the main entrance of the Scottish National Portrait Gallery. Please arrive 15 minutes before the start of the experience. The experience starts on time, and for organisational reasons, there can be no waiting.

What to remember

Know in advance:

This tour is hosted by an independent local
This is an exclusive private tour
The itinerary adapts to travellers' interests and walking pace
Stops may vary depending on weather conditions
Entry tickets for transportation, museums, and monuments excluded

Provider

LocalBini AG

Booking fee

Good news! No extra fees are applied to this booking.

Cancellation policy

Receive a 100% refund if you cancel up to 24 hours before the experience begins.

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