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Unearth Edinburgh’s history and charm on a 2.5-hour private walking tour with Thunderdices, journeying through both its medieval Old Town and elegant New Town. This guide-led experience reveals the city’s iconic sites and hidden narratives.
Unearth Edinburgh’s history and charm on a 2.5-hour private walking tour with Thunderdices, journeying through both its medieval Old Town and elegant New Town. This guide-led experience reveals the city’s iconic sites and hidden narratives.
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Operated by Thunderdices · Edinburgh, Scotland
easy.
2–3 hours.
Suitable for most fitness levels as the pace is moderate and the terrain primarily urban; expect some uphill sections.
Yes, the tour’s easy pace and engaging stories make it suitable for older children and families.
This specific tour is conducted in French for French-speaking guests.
There are multiple opportunities to stop at local pubs or cafés with restroom facilities along the route.
While refreshments are not included, the guide can recommend nearby pubs and cafés that cater to various dietary preferences.
Due to cobblestones and narrow streets in parts of Old Town, the tour may be challenging for wheelchair users; please inquire for specific accommodations.
Tours run rain or shine, so guests should come prepared with waterproof clothing.
Edinburgh’s Old Town grew around a volcanic rock formation known as Castle Rock, around which the city was originally built in the 12th century.
Efforts to preserve Edinburgh’s historic structures and limit modern urban impact help maintain its World Heritage status and cultural legacy.
Thunderdices is an Edinburgh-based tour operator offering private guided experiences across the city in English and French. The business specializes in walking tours, food tasting routes, thematic history walks, and hands-on workshops tailored for small private groups. Popular itineraries include guided walks through the Old Town and New Town, themed tours exploring the city’s literary connections such as sites linked to J.K. Rowling and Arthur Conan Doyle, food tours that feature traditional Scottish dishes and drinks, and a wand-making workshop hosted in a historic building. Tours vary in length from one hour workshops to full-day private itineraries and include specific routes like Dean Village, Stockbridge and the Royal Botanic Gardens, the Port of Leith, and curated Old and New Town tours. Language options are listed per trip; many experiences are offered in both English and French or exclusively in one language, as specified. The food tour includes a full traditional meal and tastings of local specialties such as haggis and cullen skink; the Dean Village walk notes a complimentary hot drink on the route. Thunderdices presents itself as a provider of private, small-group touring options in Edinburgh, focusing on local history, culinary traditions, and literary connections. Trip summaries outline precise meeting points, durations, and language availability. Guests should review each trip’s description for specific details like language, duration, inclusions, and meeting logistics before booking. Availability and pricing are provided per listing; travelers can choose private dates and confirm language preference when booking to ensure the selected experience matches expectations accurately.
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