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Free Tour of the Complete New Town of Edinburgh

Duration: 2h and 30min
Languages: Spanish
Guru: KR Tours
Quality Verified Registered on June 12, 2020

We are a group of local tour guides who are passionate about Liverpool's amazing history. Our aim is to make our visitors feel welcome, giving them a tour full of humor and knowledge. We have prepared a history tour related to one of Liverpool's most famous and successful bands - the Beatles, the history of the city often revolving around the port, its development and the secrets of its streets. So what are you waiting to discover about Liverpool?

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  • Free booking and cancellation
    Free payment tour, no set price, booking and cancellation are free
  • Accepts electronic payment
    This tour allows payment by electronic means or credit card

Tour description

We welcome you to the New Town of Edinburgh with this general history tour in Spanish, we will walk through an architectural sample of elegance and urban and intellectual growth of the city.

From the meeting point, we will go to St Andrew Sq, where we will highlight the construction and design process of its impressive buildings, such as Dundas House , a neoclassical mansion from 1774.

We will walk along Queen St, where we will admire the impressive buildings that line this street. In particular, the National Portrait Gallery, a Gothic Revival style building that houses a vast collection of Scottish portraits. On Thistle St , we will discover the first two houses built in the area, proof of the careful and elegant design that characterizes the entire city.

In George St , the main artery of the New Town, named in honor of King George III, we will talk about its commercial life, then, we will go to Rose St , known for its lively nightlife where we will talk about the history of the pubs and restaurants that They have been a pillar of the local community for centuries.

We will finish at Charlotte Sq, an outstanding example of Georgian design. Designed by Robert Adam, this square is a masterpiece of 18th century architecture and urban planning. We will talk about its magnificent design, the stories of its residents and curiosities of the area.

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Highlights

What will we visit on this tour?

  • Meeting point:
    2 Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 3YY, UK
    2 Princes St, Edinburgh EH1 3YY, UK
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    We will meet in front of the equestrian sculpture of the Duke of Wellington at 2, Princes Street. Our guides will have orange umbrellas.

  • 1
    Outside visit
    The Balmoral
  • 2
    Outside visit
    charlotte square
  • 3
    Outside visit
    North Bridge
  • 4
    Outside visit
    newtown
  • 5
    Outside visit
    The Dome
  • 6
    Outside visit
    st andrew square
  • 7
    Outside visit
    George Street
  • 8
    Outside visit
    Castle Street
  • 9
    Outside visit
    Rose Street
  • 10
    Outside visit
    princes street
  • 11
    Outside visit
    Thistle Street
  • 12
    Outside visit
    Young Street

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
Suitable for people with reduced mobility.
Groups
Does not accept large group reservations.
Pets
Suitable for carrying pets.

What should you know?

Minimum of attendees
A minimum of 4 people is required for the tour.
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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