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Private Walking Tour with Hidden Walks Author in Edinburgh
5.0
7 Ratings
Edinburgh
Explore Edinburgh's hidden corners with a bestselling author. Discover secrets of the Royal Mile, JK Rowling, and more on this private walking tour.
Duration:
2 hours, 30 minutes
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
- Royal Mile - I will meet walkers at the top of the Royal Mile and then we will walk down to Holyrood exploring the rich history of the ancient heart of Edinburgh. Along the way, walkers will Learn about the Royal Mile and its links to JK Rowling, witch trials, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Enlightenment legends Adam Smith and David Hume, the poet Robert Burn and his secret lover ‘Clarinda’, serial killers, public executions, Jules Verne, Secret Gardens and the Outlander series. You will see a remnant of the old city wall and gatehouse, and learn about the city’s connections to slavery.
What's Included
- No charges or entry fees along the walk
- Optional cafe break
Additional Information
Opportunity to explore Edinburgh Old Town with experienced walking guide and the author of the book series “Hidden Walks”. The author (who’s also the guide) has sold over 100,000 ‘hidden’ walking books covering 500 miles of urban routes in Edinburgh, Glasgow, London and New York, and loves to show the hidden corners of his city to walkers. Learn about the Royal Mile and links to JK Rowling, Dr Jekyll and Mr Hyde, Adam Smith, witches, serial killers, Jules Verne, Secret Gardens and the Outlander series.
Location
Tartan Weaving Mill & Exhibition
Castlehill
outside entrance to the Tartan Weaving Mill 555 Castlehill, Edinburgh EH1 2ND
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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T8145wkclaudiah
Mar 9, 2024
Very interesting historical details... - My partner loves history and he was very impressed with the interesting details that Steve reveals in his tours of Edinburgh or Glasgow walks. We have his books too. You won't be disappointed at all.
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Catherinel2825
Mar 8, 2024
Guided tours - I have done 2 guided tours with Steve in Edinburgh and Glasgow. He is an amazing guide, he made both tours so adventurous allowing you to feel the magic and excitement of learning new information about parts of the city you didn’t realise were there, hidden gems.
His knowledge is endless as is his energy and enthusiasm.highly recommended
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Briandk9320yt
Mar 5, 2024
Very interesting - This walk was great! Steve is really knowledgeable about Edinburgh. I have done a few of his walks and always informative. Highly Recommended!
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Marynic14
Mar 4, 2024
Hidden walks - I went to one of these walks recently in Glasgow done by the same person it was a superb day, very interesting, got told so much information about Glasgow I hadn't heard about before. This guy really knows his stuff you won't be disappointed. I'm looking forward to many more walks in the future with him.
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Voyage462614
Mar 3, 2024
Discovering another face of Edinburgh - A great way to discover Edinburgh, through lovely walks while offering a wonderful way to delve into the history of this great city. Highly recommended!"
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