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"Better than the best" Brian Pendreigh's Edinburgh Old Town

Duration: 2h
Languages: English
Guru: Brian
Quality Verified Registered on October 11, 2023

A bit of history, a bit of trivia and a wee dash of stand-up. Born and bred in Edinburgh, I worked as a staff reporter, feature writer and cinema editor on The Scotsman for 17 years and subsequently wrote regularly for the Guardian and London Times. I have written and edited several books, including The Times on Cinema and On Location - The Film Fan's Guide to Britain and Ireland.

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    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
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Tour description

I AM BACK IN ACTION AFTER A SHORT ILLNESS. 

"Brian was better than the best" Ravati Sukumar, August 2924.

Join an award-winning journalist and 5-star tour guide for his classic 5-star Old Town tour.
 
"Brian was the best tour guide ever!!! Showed us around many cool sites and included personal stories you can't get from others!! Book a tour now!!!" July 2024 Cailyn Myers, Texas
"Detailed, interesting, funny and captivating!" July 2024 Holly McDonald, Texas


Visit Edinburgh Castle, St Giles Cathedral, Greyfriars Kirkyard and the closes and wynds of the Royal Mile.

Learn about the world’s first skyscrapers and how people coped without toilets or bathrooms.  

Its not just history… Learn about the city’s link with Marvel superheroes and how Scotland ended up with a unicorn as its national animal.
 

Compare handprints with JK Rowling. And learn how a meeting with a tourist from Tennessee changed my life and may change the course of Scottish history. 

 "We took the walking tour of the city with Brian Pendreigh who certainly knew his stuff. The two hours passed quickly as he entertained us with stories of Edinburgh past and present. Brian has a very friendly manner and interacted well with us all. A thoroughly enjoyable morning and his tips for lunch and dinner were very welcome." August 2023 Steve D, Peterborough UK 


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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    122 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
    122 High St, Edinburgh EH1 1SG, UK
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    Meet outside the Tron Kirk Market, 122 High Street, Edinburgh EH1 1QS. It is a former church on the junction of the Royal Mile and South Bridge. I will have a large black (or red) umbrella.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    Royal Mile
  • 2
    Outside visit
    Fleshmarket Close
  • 3
    Outside visit
    Edinburgh City Chambers
  • 4
    Outside visit
    St Giles Cathedral
  • 5
    Outside visit
    Gladstone's Land
  • 6
    Outside visit
    Greyfriars Kirkyard
  • 7
    Outside visit
    Edinburgh Castle
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Greyfriars Kirkyard

How much does this tour cost?

Free tours do not have a set price, instead, each person gives the guru at the end of the tour the amount that he or she considers appropriate (these usually range from €10 to $50 depending on satisfaction with the tour).

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Who is this tour for?

Accessibility
Non suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Accepts reservations up to 30 people.
Pets
Not suitable for pets.

What should you know?

Additional costs:
The tour does not require the payment of entrance fees or additional expenses.
Free cancellation
If you will not be able to attend the tour, please cancel your booking, otherwise the guide will be waiting for you.
Payment methods
Electronic or credit card payment is accepted.
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    This guru has cancelled 3 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.
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  • Cancellation risk
    This guru has cancelled 3 of the last 6 bookings for this tour.
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