Experience a unique and personalized private walking tour of Edinburgh with our knowledgeable guides. Explore the city’s cultural, historical, and architectural aspects at your own pace.
Experience a unique and personalized private walking tour of Edinburgh with our knowledgeable guides. Explore the city’s cultural, historical, and architectural aspects at your own pace.
- Edinburgh Guided Tour - The tour begins at the magnificent Usher Hall, a beautiful concert venue donated to the city by Stuart Usher’s great-great-uncle. Typically, the tour does not include an interior visit.
- Edinburgh Castle - Guests will admire the grand exterior of Edinburgh Castle while the guide shares its rich history and stories of…
- Edinburgh Guided Tour - The tour begins at the magnificent Usher Hall, a beautiful concert venue donated to the city by Stuart Usher’s great-great-uncle. Typically, the tour does not include an interior visit.
- Edinburgh Castle - Guests will admire the grand exterior of Edinburgh Castle while the guide shares its rich history and stories of the Scottish royalty who resided there. Interior visits can be arranged for an additional fee of £19 per person.
- Edinburgh Old Town - Explore the historic ‘closes’ and ‘wynds’ of Edinburgh’s Old Town with our certified guide, and discover buildings linked to pivotal events in Scottish history.
- Royal Mile - Stroll along the Royal Mile in the ‘Old Town’ with our certified guide, and explore buildings tied to significant moments in Scottish history.
- St Giles’ Cathedral - Visitors are welcome to explore the interior of this cathedral, known as the ‘mother church’ of Presbyterianism, featuring stunning architecture and intricate details.
- New Town - On the full-day tour, admire the impressive 18th-century architecture of this UNESCO World Heritage Site, home to the world’s largest collection of Georgian-era buildings.
- Palace of Holyroodhouse - During the full-day tour, guests will learn about this palace, the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. Interior visits can be arranged for an admission fee of £17 per person.
- National Galleries of Scotland: National - Typically visited during inclement weather, guests can choose to explore the impressive collection of ‘old masters’ inside.
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if requested
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if requested
- Cost of food and drinks
- Cost of food and drinks
This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other prominent guides such as Prof. John Frank), will both entertain and enthral your group. Your party (up to 12 people) will be the only visitors on the walk. Stuart Usher’s family have historic…
This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other prominent guides such as Prof. John Frank), will both entertain and enthral your group. Your party (up to 12 people) will be the only visitors on the walk. Stuart Usher’s family have historic connections with Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city, where the tour normally starts) and his deep knowledge of the city’s cultural, historical and architectural aspects means he has a unique perspective.
You can book a morning tour (9.30am to 1.00pm), an afternoon tour (2.00pm to 5.30pm) or our full-day tour (9.30am to 4.30pm)
You can have flexibility on itinerary should you choose, e.g. if you have special interests in certain aspects of Edinburgh, and we can even arrange a starting point to suit you (e.g. your hotel) as long as it is in the city-centre.
- Wheelchair possible but there are hills and steps
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
