- Edinburgh Guided Tour - The starting point of the tour (if not your hotel) is the splendid Usher Hall, a wonderful Concert Hall gifted to the city by Stuart Usher’s great-great-uncle. We do not normally go inside.
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Edinburgh Castle - Gusts will see the majestic Edinburgh Castle (exterior only) and your guide will talk you through its tumultuous history and the lives of the many Scottish Kings and Queens who lived there. If you wish to see inside the castle this can be arranged but there will be an extra charge (
19 per head) for admission. - Edinburgh Old Town - Walk with our accredited guide throughout the many ‘closes’ and ‘wynds’ of Edinburgh’s Old Town and see the buildings associated with many seminal moments in Scottish history.
- Royal Mile - Walk with our accredited guide throughout the many ‘closes’ and ‘wynds’ of Edinburgh’s Royal Mile in the ‘Old Town’ and see the buildings associated with many seminal moments in Scottish history.
- St Giles’ Cathedral - Guests can visit inside the cathedral which is the ‘mother church’ of Presbyterianism. Stunning architecture and amazing internal detail.
- New Town - On the full-day tour, see the splendid 18th-century architecture of this Unesco Designated World Heritage Site that boasts the largest continuous expanse of Georgian-era buildings in the world
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Palace of Holyroodhouse - On the full-day tour, guests will see and hear about this Palace which is the official Scottish residence of Her Majesty Queen Elizabeth II. You would not normally go inside but this can be arranged (admission
17 per head). - National Galleries of Scotland: National - Normally visited if weather inclement but it is the client’s choice whether or not to go in and see the splendid array of ‘old masters’.
- Private tour
- Professional guide
- Hotel pickup and drop-off if requested
- Cost of food and drinks
Experience the unique perspective of our specially chosen guides (Stuart Usher, his son Richard, or Professional Historians Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth) on this private guided stroll. Your group, limited to a maximum of 12 individuals, will be the sole attendees of the expedition. Coming from a family with rich historical ties to Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, bestowed the splendid Usher Hall upon the city where the excursion typically begins), Stuart Usher possesses an unrivalled understanding of its cultural, historical and architectural facets.
Tours can be reserved for the morning duration (9.30am to 1.00pm), afternoon occasion (2.00pm to 5.30pm) or the complete day (9.30am to 4.30pm)
Customization of the trip based on your preferences is an option, for instance if you have an inclination towards certain aspects of Edinburgh, and a tailored starting location (such as your hotel) that lies within the city boundary can be arranged for your convenience.
- 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.