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Destination EdinburghEdinburgh ToursExplore one of the UK's most magical citiesEdinburgh is a wonderful place to explore. The mixture of Old Town, with its winding closes and secret alleyways, to New Town with its history in rich story tellers. Let us prepare a tour of Edinburgh for you, and you too will return home rich in stories. Edinburgh itselfEdinburgh is a city thick with legend. Built on a number of underground tunnels and closes you will return home full of stories about Edinburgh's haunted past. If you would rather stay above ground level, Edinburgh is spread over seven hills, and has many lochs to admire, a history overflowing in achievement and many beautiful monuments, attractions and views. The only thing you will ever be short of in this splendid city is time. Some OptionsAdventure into Edinburgh's haunted pastEdinburgh has a number of secret rooms, vaults and passageways which lie beneath the safety of the city streets. Learn of Legends such as Burke and Hare, using the underground streets to transport bodies to the old infirmary to sell, learn of missing soldiers, and spirits that are, according to some, certainly not missing but very apparent. Above ground discover how the Edinburgh people would love a good day at the hangings - learn of old witch-craft and torture, treason and execution. Our city, which is beautiful to the naked eye, has a sordid past, crawling with ghoulish legends, and spine chilling happenings. Discover our literary pastScotland is famous for many things, but something we can pride ourselves on is our past. We have a fine catalogue of scholars and inventors, but something we are known for worldwide is our literature. Visit the views that inspired Rabbie Burns, and the places that Robert Louis Stevenson and Arthur Conan Doyle played as children. Hear about Sir Walter Scott and his alias Waverley, and climb the monument we have in his honour to reveal a stunning view of Edinburgh. We can recommend a excellent tour that not only takes you round Edinburgh's literary past, but lets you drink in a few of the old favourite pubs! See Edinburgh from an open top double DeckerThere are lots of different Bus sightseeing options available. Some companies have Scottish guides that will let you know all you need to know about Edinburgh and can answer any questions you may have. Alternatively, you have the option of having earphones, which offer the option of listening to the tour in seven different languages With the ticket we can issue you, you are able to jump on and off at your leisure. Highlights of the tours are always Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, our New Scottish Parliament, the Royal Yacht Britannia, The Royal Mile, Princess Street Gardens, and the Grassmarket. You could spend an hour on the bus, or fill up your whole day! A great introduction to the City. See the city by bikeWhy not stretch your legs, and hop on a bicycle to see Edinburgh. You'll have your own tour guide, and will be taken to all the major attractions. Don't worry, the tour is a little energetic, but not too strenuous, so it doesn't really matter if your not too fit! The tour suits groups as well as individuals, and our guide promises to stop at a local watering hole if you are in need of a refreshment! A great day out, if the weather is on your side. Edinburgh is a fantastic city to explore, and with our help, you are guaranteed to have a glorious adventure. |