Edinburgh Guided Walking Tour
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
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Trip Type: Walking Tours
Duration: 3 hours
This guided walk with our unique guide, Stuart Usher, will entertain and enthrall you. His family have historic connections with Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city) and his deep knowledge of the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of the city means he has a unique perspective on our wonderful capital.
He will show you the cultural treasures of Edinburgh, the secrets of its past and its famous characters, and he is rightly renowned for his entertaining and witty commentary.
He will show you the cultural treasures of Edinburgh, the secrets of its past and its famous characters, and he is rightly renowned for his entertaining and witty commentary.
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This guided walk with our unique guide, Stuart Usher, will entertain and enthrall you. His family have historic connections with Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city) and his deep knowledge of the cultural, historical and architectural aspects of the city means he has a unique perspective on our wonderful capital.
He will show you the cultural treasures of Edinburgh, the secrets of its past and its famous characters, and he is rightly renowned for his entertaining and witty commentary.
The walks normally take three hours but can be modified to suit the visitor's requirements (as can the route and itinerary).Visitors will be shown the delights of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile together with a delightful commentary from Stuart on the celebrated characters that hail from the city. People like the great historical romance author Sir Walter Scott, the inventor of the telephone Alexander Graham Bell, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and, the original 'Jekyll and Hyde', Deacon Brodie.
In addition, Stuart speaks with authority on the other world famous people associated with Edinburgh such as Scotland's national bard, the great Robert Burns, the philosopher, David Hume, and the founder of modern economics, Adam Smith. Most of the major historical sites of interest will be covered. Moreover, you will visit the beautiful St Giles Cathedral and the world-famous National Galleries of Scotland.
In the National Galleries you will view paintings from the Old Masters such as Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Raphael, Titian and many others, while Stuart can give his personal insights into the paintings.You will also visit some of Edinburgh's famous 'closes', including those associated with some of the city's famous sons such as David Hume and Deacon Brodie.
There will be plenty of excitement and fun, as well as plenty of opportunities to take some memorable photographs of the best-known landmarks of Scotland's glorious and ancient capital city!
He will show you the cultural treasures of Edinburgh, the secrets of its past and its famous characters, and he is rightly renowned for his entertaining and witty commentary.
The walks normally take three hours but can be modified to suit the visitor's requirements (as can the route and itinerary).Visitors will be shown the delights of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile together with a delightful commentary from Stuart on the celebrated characters that hail from the city. People like the great historical romance author Sir Walter Scott, the inventor of the telephone Alexander Graham Bell, the creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle and, the original 'Jekyll and Hyde', Deacon Brodie.
In addition, Stuart speaks with authority on the other world famous people associated with Edinburgh such as Scotland's national bard, the great Robert Burns, the philosopher, David Hume, and the founder of modern economics, Adam Smith. Most of the major historical sites of interest will be covered. Moreover, you will visit the beautiful St Giles Cathedral and the world-famous National Galleries of Scotland.
In the National Galleries you will view paintings from the Old Masters such as Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Raphael, Titian and many others, while Stuart can give his personal insights into the paintings.You will also visit some of Edinburgh's famous 'closes', including those associated with some of the city's famous sons such as David Hume and Deacon Brodie.
There will be plenty of excitement and fun, as well as plenty of opportunities to take some memorable photographs of the best-known landmarks of Scotland's glorious and ancient capital city!
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