Edinburgh Private Georgian New Town Tour

This is the perfect tour for the newly arrived visitor who wants to acquaint themselves with the layout of Edinburgh's Georgian New Town. As this is a private tour you will be accompanied by your own private guide.
In 3 hours your guide will take you to all of the key highlights of the New Town. You will also be taken to the 'harder-to-find' little gems that will have you reaching for your camera for that memorable shot.

Don't be mistaken into thinking that New Town means a modern area of Edinburgh. The origins of the New Town can be traced as far back as 1767 when the foundation stone was first laid. We call the architecture of this era Georgian as it relates to the reign of Britain's then Kings, George III and George IV.

During your tour find out who was fortunate enough to be able to afford to live in the elegance and splendour of the New Town. We will contrast this with one or two of the surrounding areas before finishing off the tour with fantastic views from Calton Hill.

Meeting Point

7 Charlotte Square

7 Charlotte Square, Edinburgh EH2 4DR, UK

The meeting point for the start of the tour is outside the Georgian House on the north side of Charlotte Square, New Town.

What's included:

• Private Guide

What to expect:

Duration: 3 hours

Charlotte Square

West end of George Street 40 Charlotte Square, , Edinburgh, EH2 4HQ

Before commencing the tour, your private guide will explain why Charlotte Square is the most elegant and desirable area of the New Town of Edinburgh.

10 minutes

Dean Village

Dean Path, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH

Your guide will take you on a short loop through the Dean Village and over the Water of Leith, explaining how the area evolved over the centuries.

15 minutes

Stockbridge

Edinburgh

We will follow the Water of Leith walkway via St Bernard's Well and on to Stockbridge. Once at Stockbridge we will make our way to the beautiful hidden gem that is Circus Lane. Comparable with a cozy little village lane in the heart of the city.

10 minutes

Princes Street and Gardens

Edinburgh

We will walk through the perfectly manicured gardens sitting below the towering Edinburgh Castle. This is the ideal opportunity for that perfect picture of the Castle and the surrounding area.

Pass by without stopping

Saint Andrew Square

George Street, Edinburgh

We briefly stop in this area to discover the earliest buildings to be built here in the New Town.

10 minutes

Old Calton Burial Ground

29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BQ

Discover which of Edinburgh's former famous inhabitants are buried here.

10 minutes

Calton Hill

St. Andrews House 2 Regent Road, , Edinburgh, EH1 3DG

Calton Hill has without doubt some of the best views of Edinburgh's Old AND New Town, so get your cameras read. Your guide will tell you about the different monuments and memorials located on this unique vantage point.

30 minutes