Highlights of Edinburgh

Highlights of Edinburgh
Excursion Highlights:
  • Experience Edinburgh's rich history first-hand with our small group tour whisking you away to the city highlights.
  • Explore major historical sites with our expert guide, who will share intriguing tales about famous personalities associated with the city.
  • Visit the beautiful St. Giles Cathedral, the bustling Royal Mile, and other notable landmarks, making your trip unforgettable.
  • Gain unique insights into the masterpieces of Da Vinci, Rembrandt, and others at the world-renowned National Galleries.
  • Our small-group tours offer intimate, high-quality experiences that sell out quickly- don’t miss out!
Price: $59.00
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Summary
Shore Excursion Size ? Small
Shore Excursion Type Cultural, Scenic
Shore Excursion Duration 3 Hours
Activity Level ? Easy
Shore Excursion Leaves From ? The Usher Hall
Food/Beverage Provided Not Included
Recommended Dress Comfortable, weather appropriate clothing with closed toe walking shoes.
Restrictions Guests must be physically healthy enough to walk up and down some stairs and hills. This tour is not wheelchair accessible.

Highlights of Edinburgh

This popular small group tour is led by Stuart Usher, a highly recommended and knowledgeable tour guide. This Edinburgh tour covers most of the major historical sites of interest available.

The tour begins at Usher Hall, gifted to Edinburgh and Scotland by Stuart Usher's family. Stuart presents his extensive knowledge of Edinburgh's history, architecture, and famous people in an informative, personable, enjoyable, and humorous manner.

Visit the famous Royal Mile and other sites while Stuart keeps you amused and entertained with stories of famous characters associated with Edinburgh. Enjoy anecdotes about characters such as the great historical romance author, Sir Walter Scott; inventor of the telephone, Alexander Graham Bell; creator of Sherlock Holmes, Sir Arthur Conan Doyle; writer of the original Jekyll and Hyde, Robert Louis Stevenson; and Deacon Brodie.

Some of the buildings associated with these characters and other major historical sites of interest will be visited, including the beautiful St. Giles Cathedral. In the world famous National Galleries, view paintings from old masters such as Da Vinci, Rembrandt, Raphael, Titian, and others, while Stuart gives his personal insights into the paintings.

Join this one-of-a-kind Glasgow tour that offers unique insight into Edinburgh, the capital city of Scotland.