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Small Group Edinburgh Night Walking Tour with Underground Vaults

Small Group Edinburgh Night Walking Tour with Underground Vaults

Explore the grim and ghastly side of Edinburgh on a ghost walking tour with exclusive visit to Blair Street Underground Vaults. From fiendish plots that led to treason and torture, to secret lives lingering in the darkest corners of the city. Join this late-night ghost walking tour and experience Edinburgh's historic and mysterious streets and alleyways as your local guide brings to life tales of the city’s supernatural past and present. Enjoy a tour with a Live, Award-winning, English-speaking guide TourTalk devices provided for a more immersive storytelling experience Small group walking tour (max 18 people) This is strictly an adults-only tour suitable for those aged 18+ (not at parental discretion)
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Outlander Film Locations Private Guided Tour

Outlander Film Locations Private Guided Tour

Enjoy a relaxed and fun experience exploring several of the film locations. Find out the history of the Jacobite's and Culloden, along with its impact on Scotland and its people. Take photographs at iconic locations from the hit TV show and have a chat about your favourite characters as you follow the trail of Jamie & Claire. From Edinburgh you will journey out of the city around the River Forth to discover Doune Castle (Leoch) & explore Black Ness Castle (Fort William). You will visit the charming villages of Culross & Dysart in the Kingdom of Fife, both dating back to around the 16th/17th centuries. Travel time between locations is factored into the duration time of tour, with a maximum of 45 minutes / 1 hour journey time from one location to another and a minimum of 15 minutes drive time.
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'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast

'A Wee Pedal's' Family Friendly Cycle Tour to Edinburgh's Coast

Why book with A wee pedal? We are Visit Scotland's award winning 'Best outdoor experience' praised for high quality guest experience whilst supporting the local community. We have no need to use vehicles as we start right on the cycle path and are proudly named a zero-carbon company. Groups are kept small for high guest experience and safety and you'll learn about this ancient city whilst having a lot of fun with our qualified and experienced guides. This is a fun ride with the promise of an ice cream (or coffee!) on the beach or inside to warm up if in winter. It is a 12 mile round trip. You will start right in the heart of Craigmillar Castle grounds, close to the city centre and easily accessed by foot, bus, taxi or car (there is free on-site parking) E-bikes can be hired at an additional cost of £20pp cash on the day. Please let me know if you would like this option. (If you think you would prefer a longer tour, please check out our '20 mile circular tour of Edinburgh 4.5 hours)
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Arthur's Seat Hike

Arthur's Seat Hike

On this tour up to Arthur's Seat, your friendly, knowledgeable and professional guide will lead you through Holyrood Park and talk you through the very distinctive natural, historical and geological sites you encounter on the way up. Holyrood Park is home to an extinct volcano, medieval religious sites, 3 lochs ("lakes") and a former hill fort. Following your climb up (and many photographs at the top) you'll be guided back down to Edinnburgh, finishing where the tour started. Get a bird’s eye view of Edinburgh (and Scotland) and experience Edinburgh like a local. Arthur's Seat is the city's No. 1 attraction on Tripadvisor. To hike Arthur’s Seat does take some physical exertion and those who join us should be confident in their fitness. This tour is great for those who love a good hike but want to learn more about Edinburgh and hear some interesting stories along the way. This tour is only suitable for individuals who can hike for 2 hours up steep hills.
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Glasgow/Edinburgh to Glencoe & West Highlands Private Tour

Glasgow/Edinburgh to Glencoe & West Highlands Private Tour

This is a private tour which departs from either Glasgow or Edinburgh, taking in Loch Lomond and Glencoe. You will be collected from, and dropped to your accomodation in either Glasgow or Edinburgh. The leather seats and air conditioning will ensure you are kept comfortable, while panoramic tinted glass ensures your privacy. This itinerary is flexible, and can be customised to suit clients needs.
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Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom

Edinburgh Gin Tour with a Local Guide: Private & Custom

Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything you wanted to know about gin and learn about its fascinating history and the dark side of its history too. On this experience join your local host, a self-proclaimed gin savant and sample examples of great gins from all around Edinburgh and beyond. You will visit a local independent gin distillery and bar and learn about the gin distilling process. Stroll through the gin triangle area in Edinburgh and learn about the history of distilling in the area going back hundreds of years. You will also learn about the different styles of gin and the botanicals that make them different, get to know your local host and enjoy their company as you stroll through the streets together and discover the variety of gin there is in the world and tailor your personal tastes to your perfect gin.
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Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Glasgow city or GLA Airport by Luxury Van

Private Transfer from Edinburgh to Glasgow city or GLA Airport by Luxury Van

Why spend your precious time waiting in long shuttle or taxi lines. Avoid the language barrier and currency exchange. Travel in style by private vehicle from your Hotel in Edinburgh City Center to Glasgow city or GLA Airport and reach your final destination relaxed and refreshed.
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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults & Graveyard Ghost Tour

Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people. Exclusive access to the Blair Street Underground Vaults Visit the Canongate graveyard Hear of infamous murderers and cursed souls and delve into the terror of the city’s gruesome past. Enjoy a tour led by a live, award-winning, English-speaking guide This is strictly an adults-only tour suitable for those aged 18+ (not at parental discretion)
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5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

5-Day Isle of Skye, Loch Ness & Inverness From Edinburgh

A magical winter journey through the Highlands and the Isle of Skye. Immerse yourself in the classic Scottish scenery, and all the history, myths and legends which have been passed through the centuries. Venture through mighty Glen Coe, explore ancient, ruined castles and discover the Isle of Skye at this peaceful and enchanting time of year. Sample our ‘water of life’ to warm you up along the way, as you experience the best of Scotland’s wintery charm. This tour is carbon-neutral.
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Glasgow in a Day: Private Sightseeing Tour from Edinburgh

Glasgow in a Day: Private Sightseeing Tour from Edinburgh

Embark on a captivating full-day private tour to Glasgow, where each moment unveils a new layer of the city's diverse charm. Our journey commences at the awe-inspiring Glasgow Cathedral, an architectural gem dating back to the medieval era. The tour then leads to the People's Palace in Glasgow Green, a cultural hub that delves into the social history of the city through engaging exhibits and artefacts. As we navigate through the dynamic streets of Glasgow, we stroll along Clyde Street, offering panoramic views of the River Clyde and its maritime heritage. The tour continues with visits to Glasgow University, a historic institution with storied halls and academic prestige, and Kelvingrove Art Gallery, a treasure trove of artistic wonders spanning various genres and eras. The journey concludes at George Square, where Victorian splendor and civic pride converge, leaving you with a profound appreciation for Glasgow's multifaceted allure.
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Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults Historical Walk

Small Group Edinburgh Underground Vaults Historical Walk

Small, personal 5 star group tour with a maximum of 18 people. Descend into the unique Blair Street Underground Vaults of Old Edinburgh. Far below the busy, bustling Edinburgh streets there lies a dark, quiet and forgotten place. These wonderful dark rooms of arched ceilings, fireplaces and 18th century wine vaults lie beneath the South Bridge, one of the city's main thoroughfares. What happened in these extraordinary vaulted chambers, who lived here, where, when and why? See and learn more...
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Watch Building Experience with Kartel Scotland Edinburgh

Watch Building Experience with Kartel Scotland Edinburgh

Our luxurious flagship store in the heart of historic St Andrews is the perfect setting to learn about Scotland’s history of watchmaking and our place in it. Using our One of One design service enables the visitor to custom build a bespoke watch by selecting the desired components, finishing with a personal engraved message. With the finest Scottish food and drink on hand, and the range of Scottish material used in our straps, visitors are sure to enjoy a uniquely Scottish afternoon they will long remember not least the customised wrist watch they’ll take home.
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Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends. Stroll through the cobbled streets of Old Town, Visit Edinburgh Castle or World of Illusions. Explore the city, discover a family-friendly neighborhood and feast on local food! Just let us know what your family's style is! Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

Private Edinburgh Whisky Tour - Distilleries & Tastings

This Whiskywheels tour is fantastic for those wishing to sample what the Edinburgh whisky distilleries and tasting venues have to offer. Delicate and fruity, with a kick, these drams are some of the most well sought after in the whisky industry: 1. Glenkinchie Distillery is a single malt whisky distillery in East Lothian, Scotland. The best distillery tour in the Lowland region and one of the best in the country. 2. The Malt Whisky Society was formed in 1983 by a group of unconventional ‘water of life’ experts. The society exists to present their selected single cask whisky in its purest form. 3. Our final stop for your Edinburgh whisky tour is the newly built Holyrood distillery. Holyrood is all about flavour. Taste your way through our beautiful city, while learning the history and entertaining tales from local experts who know their whisky. Half Day Tour includes one distillery Tour and Tasting and an optional drop off at the Malt Whisky Society for lunch.
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4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

4-Day Outlander Trail Tour from Edinburgh Including Admissions

* Tour includes entrance to Blackness, Doune and Urquhart Castles and Culloden Visitor Centre, Museum & Battlefield in the tour price. Other attractions are optional and not included in the tour price. Relive the tragic battles, death-defying escapes, and sentimental moments of Outlander. You’ll visit towns that are virtually unchanged since the 16th Century. Wander through ancient battlefields and visit some of Scotland’s most hidden-away castles. Discuss your favourite scenes from the show, enjoy Scotland's gorgeous landscapes and follow the epic journey of the time travelling love affair, on this small-group tour from Edinburgh.
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