“Robert put together a two-
hour bespoke walking tour for
me and my husband. It formed
an invaluable start to my
research into the old town
during the Victorian period,
which is the setting for my next
children's book. Robert is
extremely knowledgeable about
Edinburgh's history and a very
personable, eloquent guide
who avoids the sensationalism
of the typical tourist patter. I'd
absolutely recommend one of
his tours - you won't regret it!”
Sharonnewell01 TripAdvisor review -
17/10/2018
If you are looking for a very special Edinburgh experience one
which covers locations or stories which are of particular
interest to your group, we are here to deliver!
We can tailor our existing tours or research entirely new ones
so that we meet the specifications your guests want. We’ve
already crafted completely new walksfor a variety of guests
including a major Edinburgh school, groups of friends travelling
to one of their ‘bucket list’ locations and members of a literary
society.
We would be honoured to create your perfect private tour.
Days: It’s your tour - you select the day and time!
Prices: Please contact us to discuss your needs.
Duration: This will be your choice.
Meeting place: This will be your choice.
QUALITY IS KEY
We fully understand that all events organised by you for
your guests will reflect on your company, so please rest
assured that we are thoroughly professional and
courteous. Our tours are carefully researched and
planned. Our enjoyment from tour guiding comes from
the feedback on the quality of service we provide.
We're proud to say that we've got many glowing reviews
on our TripAdvisor page. We have successfully
undertaken multiple group tours such as guests from a
university seminar, international conference groups, as
well as smaller groups of international school children. If
Edinburgh's history is what you are looking for, we can
deliver it for you with exceptional quality!
KEY INFORMATION
EDINBURGH - WITH THE STORIES AND ROUTE YOU WANT
CUSTOMISED TOUR OF EDINBURGH
FIND OUT MORE ABOUT YOUR
PRIVATE EDINBURGH GUIDED TOUR
WE CAN COVER THE CLASSIC
EDINBURGH STORIES - AND A LOT
MORE!
Your very own tour can cover whatever you want.
Although we’re primarily a history tour company, we
can put together walks which would suit people who
want to see the sights of the Old and New Towns.
We can also research and plan a much more in-depth
tour, one which focuses entirely on the subject, or
location, of your choice.
It’s your tour, and we love adding to our knowledge!
YOUR HIGHLY RATED EDINBURGH
GUIDE
Your local Edinburgh guide has an average rating of
five-stars on TripAdvisor (as of September 2019) and
will escort your group on a bespoke tour of the Old
Town, or further afield!
We’ve been taking groups of varying sizes for over six
years and have won awards for the quality and
presentation of our tours. We've won two TripAdvisor
Certificates of Excellence in the last three years.
EDINBURGH IS A GREAT CITY TO
WALK IN
In Edinburgh, it is tricky knowing what to see, and it’s
even harder to imagine the historical events that
happened at the various places you’ll visit. Sometimes
it’s also difficult to know what to look for.
On your guided walk, you’ll get an intimate view of the
city’s past and present. Your local guide will be
dressed smartly in a traditional kilt to give you a real
flavour of Scottish culture, and he’s incredibly
knowledgeable about the places you will visit.
WE’LL SHOW YOU FAMOUS
SIGHTS…AND HIDDEN SURPRISED!
A customised guided walk gives you a great way to
experience the city’s history.
Many of our TripAdvisor reviews have described us as
expert storytellers, and we will help you imagine
Edinburgh as it once was. We will bring the buildings,
people, and historical events back to life with our
carefully researched and well-told stories. So put your
guidebooks to one side, bring your cameras and allow
us to reveal the rich tapestry of Edinburgh’s history.
FRIENDLY LOCAL GUIDE - Robert was born in Edinburgh
and has lived here all his life.
SEE THE SIGHTS - We can take you around all the ‘open-to-the-
public’ sights of the Old and New Towns. We can also lead
groups into paid attractions such as Edinburgh Castle and St
Giles although these will require admission fees.
OFF THE BEATEN PATH - We take you to some ‘hidden’
gems’ many visitors completely miss.
A VISUAL TOUR - Your guide uses an A3 book with images
which will show you how Edinburgh once looked.
EXCELLENCE - All the Tripadvisor reviews of our
private walks are five-star.
FIVE REASONS TO COME ON THIS
CUSTOMISED EDINBURGH HISTORY TOUR
WHY SHOULD YOU TRUST US WITH YOUR
EDINBURGH WALKING TOUR?
“I booked a private 3-hour tour with Robert - it
was fantastic value for money and it really made
my trip to Edinburgh even more special and
memorable! …I booked Robert after reading the
reviews here on TripAdvisor and am so glad I did.
Don't even think about - just do it!”
TripAdvisor review by MissSerenity - October 2016
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