Edinburgh Old Town Tour 

An exclusive PRIVATE TOUR with David Wheater

See all the highlights & hidden gems of Edinburgh’s beautiful Old Town with a local guide of over 50 years!

David will share the history and amazing stories of the Old Town and help you take fantastic photos.

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  • The Best Tour I've Ever Booked

    David was the best tour guide I’ve ever had the pleasure of booking.

    Not only was he supremely knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh, he was also so enthusiastic to share it with us.

    The photography tips he shared were just a cherry on top. We had an awesome time walking all around Edinburgh exploring the must-see sights and hidden gems.

    If you are deciding between a few different tours, stop looking and just book David, I cannot recommend him enough. Thank you for an unforgettable experience, David!

    Zion F, USA

  • Wonderful Tour!

    This was a wonderful tour with David! He is extremely knowledgeable and very friendly.

    He takes the time to make sure that you're having a great tour and honestly you could spend days with him and learn more and more!

    He has very good manners and takes very good care of his clients. He will even take you to a fantastic tea and coffee shop for a little break.

    I wish we could have stayed and taken multiple days worth of tours with him, he was that good! I highly recommend this tour.

    Take it at the beginning of your trip because he'll point out many places you can return to so you know where the good things are!

    Kara & Kevin, USA

  • A Wonderful Edinburgh Afternoon!

    We booked this tour for the first day of our week in Edinburgh. David provided a truly enthusiastic and warm welcome to his beautiful city which set the tone for the rest of our week.

    He was a wealth of knowledge and highlighted many fascinating details which would have been easily overlooked, giving us a deep appreciation of his city's rich heritage.

    His photography advice helped to "train my eyes" and appreciate fantastic details of this visually captivating city, prompting me to return to many of the locations later in our visit.

    This tour is a great balance of the history and beauty of this city. We highly recommend this tour as an introduction to Edinburgh.

    Stephen P, USA

Private, Old Town Tour Details

The Edinburgh Old Town Photography & History Tour With David Wheater

Fixed Price £199 - 3 Hour Walking Tour - 11am or 2pm Start Times, Daily

(Fixed price includes 6 people in the same party/family)


Take wonderful photos of Edinburgh’s Old Town and learn about its amazing history, with David Wheater, a local photographer & guide who’s called the city home for over 50 years!

There’ll be lots of fascinating history & stories along the way. It’s a great first introduction to Edinburgh with a local. It’s also an exclusive private tour and you will be the only people on the tour!

As we explore 30 photogenic locations around the Old Town and the Royal Mile, David will tell you all about the amazing history of all the places we visit and pass on invaluable photography tips. This is very much a personal tour, by a local, sharing beautiful locations and amazing history & stories, on and off the beaten path, in Edinburgh’s historic Old Town.

Suitable for all levels and all kinds of cameras, including smartphones. If you love history, stories and taking photos, this is the tour for you! 

  • Tour Type - This is an exclusive, PRIVATE walking tour with local guide & photographer, David Wheater. You will be the only people on this exclusive, private tour with David, and have his undivided attention.

  • Duration - The walking tour lasts 3 hours (complimentary coffee break 20 mins).

  • Fixed Cost - This exclusive, private tour is a FIXED PRICE of just £199 and includes a complimentary tea/coffee break.

  • Coffee/tea Break - There is a complimentary coffee/tea break at Gladstone’s Land in the Royal Mile.

  • Meeting Point - The Hideout Cafe, 5 Upper Bow, The Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 2JN (a location map is supplied).

  • End Point - The Grassmarket, Old Town. David is happy to walk you to your next destination, please ask at start of the tour.

  • Fitness Required - To comfortably cope with Edinburgh’s cobbled streets and stairs, we recommend that you’re fit and in good health. Please wear comfortable footwear.

  • FREE Cancellation - If something unexpected happens, you may cancel and receive a full refund 24 hours prior to the start of your tour.


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