Princes Street
Princes Street
Princes Street

Princes Street Tours and Tickets

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Lined with shops on the north side, Princess Street is Edinburgh’s principal shopping street. To the south, this heavily trafficked thoroughfare borders the memorial-dotted Princes Street Gardens, a park overlooked by Edinburgh Castle. Princes Street is also known for being one of the principal venues for Hogmanay, Scotland’s famous New Year’s celebrations.

  • Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2ER
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Edinburgh: Discover Edinburgh Walking Tour

Edinburgh: Discover Edinburgh Walking Tour

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Immerse yourself in the rich history and captivating charm of historic Edinburgh on our walking tour through the city's most significant places. Take an informative, thought-provoking journey that brings the history of Edinburgh to life. Cover all of Edinburgh's major sights, from The Royal Mile to Princes Street. See St Giles' Cathedral, The Writers Museum, Grassmarket, Edinburgh Castle, The Scott Monument, and much more. Our guides are all experienced storytellers who will weave themes of Royalty, Religion, Politics, History, and Culture into a compelling narrative, stretching from the city's beginnings as a bronze age settlement. Hear the stories of reformations, rebellions, and enlightenment and meet the people who have left their imprint on the city, including Mary, Queen of Scots, Sir Walter Scott, Robert Burns, and many more. At the end of the tour, you'll find yourself in a central location, perfectly situated to further explore the wonders of Edinburgh at your own pace.
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  • 3 hours
  • Free Cancellation
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$31.91
Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

Highlights from Edinburgh’s Old Town: A Self-Guided Audio Tour

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Discover Edinburgh’s complex history through the lens of its most influential architects, on a 90-minute walk. If you’re curious about the origins of Scottish design then you'll enjoy this self-guided walking tour in the atmospheric Old Town. You’ll explore the fascinating historical buildings that give the area its character, and admire award-winning contemporary architecture like the famous Scottish Parliament. On this audio tour, you’ll meander through narrow closes, beneath stepped gables and turrets, pausing at breathtaking viewpoints. You'll be shown the easy-to-miss details on the buildings, and old maps and drawings. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes to 2 hours
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$11.99
Theatrical Tour in Spanish New City Edinburgh

Theatrical Tour in Spanish New City Edinburgh

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Let William Brodie guide you and travel back in time to the 18th century. Learn first-hand the importance of the New City of Edinburgh, the enlightenment, intellectual, scientific and cultural movement. Immerse yourself in the history of this part of the city with the buildings, places and sculptures that will accompany us during this hour and a half journey. We will meet in front of the balmoral hotel. William Brodie will be waiting for us to take us back in time and begin a walking tour in which we will see places like: -Balmoral Hotel -Victorian cafes -Saint Andrew Square -The Scottish National Portrait Gallery -Walter Scott Monument -Jenners Building -The Dome Hotel -Sculpture to George IV -The Royal Scottish Gallery -Princes Street -St Cuthbert Cemetery, Lindisfarne -Charlotte Square -Rose Street After an hour and a half we will end the tour on De la Rosa Street. Tour in Spanish. Tickets limited to 20 per tour.
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  • 1 hour 30 minutes
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Remarkable Edinburgh Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Remarkable Edinburgh Self-Guided Audio Walking Tour

Edinburgh is a place that asks to be discovered, filled with quirky, inviting nooks that tempt you to explore just that little bit further. Perfectly suited for discovery on foot, our self-guided audio tour allows you to set the pace and explore at your leisure as you uncover the stories of this amazing city. On this tour you will see a centuries old castle, underground alleys with a dark history and a world famous graveyard, and many other absorbing sights. To discover this fascinating city in your own time and at your own pace just download this self-guided audio tour, pop in your headphones, open the map that comes with your download and start walking. The tour will take approximately two hours, but you can pause the audio guide when needed. Grab a bite to eat or do some shopping along the way. Please note that this tour is only available in English.
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Edinburgh New Town: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

Edinburgh New Town: Self Guided Walk & Immersive Treasure Hunt

Turning Edinburgh Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of New Town on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city! On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way. During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by. As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow. You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard! Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?
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  • 3 hours
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$36.96
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Treasure Hunt Walking Tour in Edinburgh - The Secret City

Treasure Hunt Walking Tour in Edinburgh - The Secret City

An immersive urban game through Edinburgh's best-kept secrets! Immerse yourself in historic sights and obscure quirks as you solve riddles and progress on your treasure hunt style adventure: Unravel cryptic clues to unlock the hidden path to a location within walking distance. Decode the clue and search nearby to find the answer. All on your mobile phone using Telegram available on all app stores (like Whatsapp!). This experience requires a mobile phone, with some data or text messages available We will not be there to physically guide you on this trail so you can take it at your own pace! If you get lost you can message "Lost" for a detailed route to the next clue. Send "hint" if you think you're in the right location but aren't sure where to find the clue answer! There are optional pub/cafe breaks on this trail. Use these to get refreshments or skip if you'd like to carry on. We have no affiliation with these establishments.
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  • 4 hours
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$19.15
The Architecture of Money: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Edinburgh’s New Town

The Architecture of Money: A Self-Guided Audio Tour of Edinburgh’s New Town

Edinburgh’s New Town is straight out of a world history of architecture, with its classical beauty and Georgian past. If you’re interested in hearing more about it then this informative self-guided GPS walking tour is for you. In 90 minutes, you’ll learn how Edinburgh became the largest planned town development in the world – and a "model city" – and in what sense its design and layout made it architecturally ideal. Although its original Georgian fabric has suffered many alterations, you'll see several clear traces of the former neoclassical city and the often-overlooked details in the fanlights and elegant ironwork of the original New Town street lights. You'll see buildings by celebrated British architects like Robert Adam and old maps and drawings. Downloading the tour onto the VoiceMap app to enjoy the tour on location or virtually at home.
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Private Edinburgh New Town Photography & History Tour, Scotland

Private Edinburgh New Town Photography & History Tour, Scotland

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Explore & Photograph Edinburgh's beautiful Georgian New Town with David, your very own private, local tour-guide. David's a local guide who's lived in Edinburgh all his life, who loves to show guests all his favourite places around his beautiful home city. All smartphones & camera types welcome. You'll photograph all the highlights of the New Town with David, a local photographer & guide, who has lived in the city for nearly 50 years. You'll get lots of useful travel photography tips and learn all about one of Europe's finest neoclassical UNESCO World Heritage Sites. Your guide will help you discover and photograph all the New Town's top attractions, quickly and efficiently, saving you lots of time. Uncover and photograph all the hidden gems you might not otherwise find on your own. Your friendly, local guide is insured and looks forward to showing you the best of Edinburgh's New Town and extending a warm welcome to you and everyone in your group.
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  • 3 hours 30 minutes
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