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A thought provoking and outstandingly beautiful tour of Edinburgh’s New Town awaits. Enjoy some of the best views of the city from the perspective of Edinburgh in the 1800s. Transport yourself back to the times of Scottish Enlightenment, The Abolishment of Slavery and Royal Decrees.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
Meet next to Melville monument (the very tall column with a man on top). Look for a Guide in an Edinburgh New Town Tours lanyard and shirt.
The Tour ends at the most prominent monument in Edinburgh. The infamous Walter Scott monument. This is the largest monument in the world dedicated to a writer, establishing Edinburgh as city of literacy, arts and culture.
Itinerary
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A huge Roman style column with a statue of Lord Melville beginning the tour of the Edinburgh’s New Town.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
2
From the statue of King George the Fourth we see a stunning perspective of Edinburgh. An urban planning and landscape architecture masterpiece. New town has views of Edinburgh Castle, The Old Town, The Firth of Forth, the Forth Bridges and so much more. This remarkable residential and commercial district is steeped in a rich and diversified history.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
3
The beautiful Princes Street Gardens under the monumental Edinburgh Castle. A grand fountain at its centre and perimeter with statues.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Scott Monument
The largest monument dedicated to an author in the world and the centre piece of Edinburgh.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
5
We will marvel at this immensely detailed Neo-Gothic building. A master class of human sized sculptures and the only one of it's kind in Edinburgh. Housing over 850 works all of whom are of Scots!
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
6
We will view from afar the one of the grandest buildings in the city, St. Mary's Episcopal Cathedral. The 19th century structure marks the city's ever busy West End.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
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Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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Cancellation Policy
- For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
- If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
- Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
- This experience requires a minimum number of travelers. If it’s canceled because the minimum isn’t met, you’ll be offered a different date/experience or a full refund.
- This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
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