Plenty of tourists prefer to discover a new city at their own pace, but there is also the option of taking a guided tour that gives that extra bit of information. If there’s one city where tourists can always benefit from a bit of extra local knowledge and expertise, it is Edinburgh.
Whether you are making your first trip to the city or have recently bought an or have recently bought an apartment in Edinburgh such as one at Quartermile’s stunning development, and are looking to learn more about the place, a guided tour can be a great option.
Evening Ghost Tour
Widely recognised as one of the most haunted cities in the world, Edinburgh has always had a dark, mysterious side to it – and, as a result, a rather large fan base made up of those with a taste for the supernatural. Stories of ghosts and murderers have made the rounds and felt at home on the narrow streets of the city,inspiring and giving birth to other infamous myths. The Evening Ghost Tour will lead you through this frightening slice of history and through haunted graveyards and underground areas hiding horrifying secrets. It’s worth a go – if you’re brave enough.
Edinburgh Guided Tour
With all the eerie tales and the aura of mystery shrouding the city, it can be easy to overlook the documented history of the city. But with important artifacts, statues, monuments and buildings on virtually every street in the capital city, a historical tour is well worth a look.Among the best of these is the Edinburgh Guided Tour on foot, which brings you up close to some of the most intriguing aspects of the city.
Forth Bridges Bus & Boat Tour
If you’ve had enough of haunted undergrounds or if tall tales are not really your cup of tea, then this tour is exactly what you need. Discovering the city by boat and bus can help to give you a different perspective of the capital. If you have visited Edinburgh on numerous occasions but are looking to explore more than you normally would, give this one a try – you may even catch a glimpse of a few puffins and seals along the way. Standard tickets cost£20, and the Forth Bridges Bus & Boat Tour takes around three hours to complete and an extra hour and a half if you choose to stop by Inchcolm Island and take the next boat to South Queensferry and complete the cruise.
Eat Walk Edinburgh
Eat Walk Edinburgh is all about amazing Scottish delicacies and the fine Scotch whisky and local beer. The Old &New Town tour takes three and a half hours and will guide you to five food tastings with drinks of your choice at either lunch time or in the evening. The alternative Cannongate Brunch tour starts at 10am and has six different culinary stops. If you love food and have an interest in history, Eat Walk Edinburgh is not to be missed.
Edinburgh Photography Tours
If you’re looking for something a bit more niche and snapping shots with a camera is your thing, a photography tour of Edinburgh can help you to see the city in a whole new light. As you’d expect, there’s plenty to take aim at and with a bit of help from the experienced guides you’ll capture images that are worthy of a postcard before the day is out.
Suitable for both novices and more experienced camera fans, you will need a DSLR camera to get the most from this session. Few tours will help you to improve your skills as you see the sights of a city, but this is certainly one of them.
