Leith History Tour: From Trainspotting to Tramspotting

Explore Leith’s rich history and vibrant present on a guided tour. From Trainspotting to Michelin stars, discover Edinburgh’s hidden gem.

Duration: 2 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • 11 Bernard St - This will be a 2 hour walking tour around Leith. Leith has a rich history and this tour will look at the good and not so good history of Leith. No transport is included. Whisper headsets will be provided and you can either bring your own headphones or I will provide basic ones.
What's Included
  • Whisper Headsets for hearing the guide above the noise of the city
Additional Information

A light-hearted tour exploring the rich and diverse history of Leith, made famous by the movie Trainspotting. Is Leith experiencing gentrification? With the recent opening of the new tramline, will tourists be encouraged to venture beyond the crowded city center and flock to the Port of Leith? As a local tour guide, I certainly hope so! From…

Location
11 Bernard St
Bernard Street
If using the tram down to Leith, get off the tram at the stop called, Leith - The Shore. There is a statue of Robert Burns next to the tram stop just on Bernard Street.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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David_s
Aug 30, 2024
Wonderful tour. Interesting guide. Recommend - A wonderful tour! We learned a lot about Leith. It's transformation from a gritty seaport to today's gentrified state. Understood how Trainspotting and that environment developed and then evolved into the Leith of today. Very interesting and enjoyable. Recommend!
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Mary_m
Aug 11, 2024
Local knowledge. Entertaining and humourous - It was excellent tour. Paul was very entertaining , with local knowledge and lots of stories. I have a new appreciation of Leith.
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Wendybo3322xt
Jun 30, 2024
Best guide in Scotland! - Paul is the best guide! Knowledgable, funny, and kind. He knows Leith like the back of his hand. His love for Scotland and his home town are evident. I highly recommend a tour with Paul James Stewart!
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Lilmonsta
Mar 30, 2024
Trainspotting Walking Tour. - We booked very last minute to do this tour having seen it and then able to fit it in. Great instructions at the meeting point and tour lasted over two hours. Yes, the tour included points of interest, sites and locations from the film and also the importance of Leith to the history of the film and Irvine Welsh the author of the book/film. The tour also included the history of Leith, the role it played in Scottish establishment and industrial history. Paul is an excellent guide, incredibly knowledgeable and had a proper giggle too! Cannot recommend this tour highly enough!
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Hannaso9060zu
Mar 17, 2024
A good introduction to Leith - This was a really informative trip. Paul was a warm and friendly tour guide, who really helped us to get a feeling for the place,and was always happy to answer any questions we had. Great breadth of knowledge and a knack for storytelling!
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Markcn3169ox
Feb 19, 2024
Paul is knowledgeable, funny, entertaining tour guide - Paul is an outstanding tour guide, I have done all his online tours with Heygo. Together Virtually, I encourage everyone to support him by going on tours online and in person, you won't be disappointed. Paul has a unique style of delivery but very friendly and you will have a laugh. What are you waiting for get booking on his yours?
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From $25
up to 15 guests
1 Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).