🏨 Essential Walking Tour of Edinburgh's New Town Activity

Essential Walking Tour of Edinburgh's New Town

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Pricing Info: Per Person

Duration: 3 hours

Departs: Edinburgh, Edinburgh

Ticket Type: Mobile or paper ticket accepted

Free cancellation

Up to 24 hours in advance.

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Overview

This is the perfect tour for the newly arrived visitor who wants to acquaint themselves with the layout of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. As this is a private tour you will be accompanied by your own private guide.

In 3 hours your guide will take you to all of the key highlights of the New Town. You will also be taken to the 'harder-to-find' little gems that will have you reaching for your camera for that memorable shot.

Don't be mistaken into thinking that New Town means a modern area of Edinburgh. The origins of the New Town can be traced as far back as 1767 when the foundation stone was first laid. We call the architecture of this era Georgian as it relates to the reign of Britain's then Kings, George III and George IV.

During your tour find out who was fortunate enough to be able to afford to live in the elegance and splendour of the New Town. We will contrast this with one or two of the surrounding areas before finishing off the tour with fantastic views from Calton Hill.

What's Included

Private Guide

Traveler Information

INFANT: Age: 0 - 5
CHILD: Age: 6 - 15
ADULT: Age: 16 - 99

Additional Info

Face masks are not required to be worn when in public outdoor areas. Should the tour include entry into a building, it MAY be a requirement to wear a mask. Your guide will advise you at the time. Social distancing measures will be advised at the time of
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Please note that this tour operates as a private tour only. We believe this is essential particularly whilst social distancing measures are in place.
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Face masks are not required to be worn when in public outdoor areas. Should the tour include entry into a building, it MAY be a requirement to wear a mask. Your guide will advise you at the time. Social distancing measures will be advised at the time of
Hand sanitiser available to travellers and staff
Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
Please note that this tour operates as a private tour only. We believe this is essential particularly whilst social distancing measures are in place.
Service animals allowed
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.

What To Expect

Charlotte Square

Before commencing the tour, your private guide will explain why Charlotte Square is the most elegant and desirable area of the New Town of Edinburgh.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Dean Village

Your guide will take you on a short loop through the Dean Village and over the Water of Leith, explaining how the area evolved over the centuries.

15 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Stockbridge

We will follow the Water of Leith walkway via St Bernard's Well and on to Stockbridge. Once at Stockbridge we will make our way to the beautiful hidden gem that is Circus Lane. Comparable with a cozy little village lane in the heart of the city.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Princes Street and Gardens

We will walk through the perfectly manicured gardens sitting below the towering Edinburgh Castle. This is the ideal opportunity for that perfect picture of the Castle and the surrounding area.

• Admission Ticket Free

St Andrew Square

We briefly stop in this area to discover the earliest buildings to be built here in the New Town.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Old Calton Burial Ground

Discover which of Edinburgh's former famous inhabitants are buried here.

10 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

Calton Hill

Calton Hill has without doubt some of the best views of Edinburgh's Old AND New Town, so get your cameras read. Your guide will tell you about the different monuments and memorials located on this unique vantage point.

30 minutes • Admission Ticket Free

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