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Free tour

Art Walking Tour in Georgian Edinburgh

5.00
Excellent(6)
Duration: 2 hours
Languages: English
Guru: Brian
PRO
Registered on 9 December 2019
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Hello, my name is Brian and I've been guiding in Edinburgh, Scotland and London for 15 years and very much enjoy showing this fabulous city of Edinburgh to the world. I spent 11 years working at the Palace of Holyroodhouse, the Queens Official Residence in Scotland, before studying in London for a year to gain a Special Diploma in Tour Guiding. Today, my focus is on Edinburgh and Scotland and I love learning more about this beautiful city and country.
Free reservation and cancellation
Pay-what-you-want tour, no set price, reservation and cancellation are free

Tour description

This tour is dedicated to the art of Edinburgh, as there is a general lack of walking tours in the city and I wanted to provide a tour on one side of Edinburgh that is ignored by other tours.

You should book this tour as it is very different from anything else you might experience in Edinburgh.

The walking tour includes a number of different sites in Edinburgh's 18th / 19th century New Town:

  • Robert Adam's Charlotte Square. 
  • The site of one of the few Scottish performances of Fryderyk Chopin. 
  • The Scottish novelist, Sir Walter Scott's house (no entry) and the story of his positive and negative life. 
  • George Street Meeting Rooms. A Georgian ballroom and a place where many famous authors have spoken. 
  • Statue of Allan Ramsay. Writer of opera, poetry and theater champion in Edinburgh. 
  • The Sir Walter Scott Monument and the David Livingstone Monument, both examples of Amelia Robertson Hill's sculptural work. An example of female sculpture in Victorian Scotland. 
  • The Scottish National Portrait Gallery (no entry). 
  • Waverley gate and the history of an 18th / 19th century theater with royal ties. 


The tour includes my guide fees. Anything else like food, drink, etc. It is not included in the price. I would advise those attending to wear appropriate clothing for the weather and to bring an umbrella.


Highlights

What will we see on this tour?

Meeting point:
6 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DR, UK
I'll be at 8 Charlotte Square, with glasses and an umbrella in hand.
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How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end the amount they consider appropriate (amounts usually range from €15 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

Tour reviews

5.00
Excellent(6)
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Professionalism
5.00
Fun
4.67
Communication
4.67
Quality
4.67
Route
4.83

Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Not suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts bookings of up to 20 people.
Pets
Suitable for bringing pets.

What should I know?

Minimum attendees
Does not require a minimum number of people to conduct the tour.
Additional costs
The tour does not require payment for entries or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you cannot attend the tour, please cancel the reservation, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Cash payment only.
Art Walking Tour in Georgian Edinburgh
Cancellation risk
This guru has cancelled 4 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.
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