• Usher Hall - View this Baroque “Beaux Arts” masterpiece in the Heart of Edinburgh, the Usher Hall. Donated to the people and the City of Edinburgh by Stuart Usher’s great great uncle, Andrew Usher.
• Edinburgh Castle - Behold and view (from the outside) the towering, majestic pile of Edinburgh Castle from various vantage points. Learn all about its history (good, bad and downright ugly), the Scottish Wars of Independence, the Stuart dynasty, the Union of the Crowns and much more!
• Grassmarket - Enter and visit this centuries-old area that served as the Medieval Marketplace of the City. Also see George Heriot School (the inspiration behind Hogwarts!).
• Milne’s Court - Come and visit this fascinating court where you can see and hear how people lived in the 17th and 18th centuries.
• Jolly Judge - See classic examples of Edinburgh’s Old Town tenement buildings in James Court. Also see the quirky and charismatic Jolly Judge pub.
• Writers’ Museum - This museum showcases the best of Scotland’s literary heroes, past and present. Guests can visit inside should they wish.
• Riddle’s Court - See the exterior of the home of the philosopher David Hume, the ‘Father of the Scottish Enlightenment’ as well as other Scottish notables.
• Deacon Brodie’s Tavern - Learn about the life of the blackguard, Deacon Brodie, the real-life character behind ‘Jekyll and Hyde’.
• St Giles’ Cathedral - View this magnificent cathedral from the outside and learn about its pivotal history during the middle ages and reformation periods.
• Edinburgh City Chambers - See the highlights of this busy heart of the Royal Mile which includes the City Chambers, Mercat Cross and other sites of interest.
• Edinburgh Waverley Station - Cross one of the first bridges to connect the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh, leading to Princes Street Gardens.
• Scott Monument - See this towering landmark which delineates the separation of the Old and New Towns (both of which are Unesco world heritage sites).

• Small group (maximum 12 participants)
• Professional guide

• Gratuities

Join our exceptional tour guides, Stuart Usher or his son, Richard Usher, for a captivating and enjoyable walk. We are also pleased to present our new guides; Dr Alison Duncan and David Forsyth, both skilled historians and specialists in Edinburgh.

We restrict our tour to a maximum of 12 participants to ensure personal engagement (unlike many tours that accommodate 30, 40 or even more guests!)

Stuart’s lineage holds significant ties to Edinburgh (Stuart’s great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, made a generous contribution of the splendid Usher Hall to the city. Andrew also carried the reputation of being the ‘originator of the scotch whisky blending industry’).

Their profound understanding of the city’s cultural, historical, and architectural facets grants them an unparalleled viewpoint on our splendid capital.

Our guides will introduce you to the cultural gems of Edinburgh, its historical mysteries and notable personalities while delivering captivating and humorous commentary.

• Children under 12 are free
• Children 12-16 pay 75%

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.