Calton Hill Tour 

An exclusive PRIVATE TOUR with David Wheater

See all the highlights & hidden gems of Edinburgh’s spectacular Calton Hill with a local guide of over 50 years!

David will share the history and amazing stories of Calton Hill, while helping you take fantastic photos.

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  • Amazing Private Photography Tour With David!

    We had an absolutely wonderful experience with our tour guide, David, in Edinburgh. David's enthusiasm and passion for the history of Edinburgh and Scotland and his friendliness made our tour truly memorable and unique.

    We fell in love with Edinburgh and put it on our travel bucket list to come back and explore in more depth. Not only did he provide expert guidance around the city, but David also took the most amazing pictures of me and my husband.

    The photography tips and tricks David shared were invaluable, and his knowledge of the best spots for stunning photos was impressive.

    We highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a unique and personal experience in Edinburgh!

    Inna, USA

  • Nothing Short of Awesome

    We are still blown away by the wealth of expertise and knowledge you shared with us. You have been nothing short of awesome.

    Your enthusiasm will be forever in our minds, as well as all the “extra miles“ you went with us. We truly appreciated every single minute of the tour, there was so much in it.

    We absolutely believe, you were accurate when you mentioned you could go on for 14 days 😉.

    It is people like you, open, honest and humble that make the difference! We are so glad we had the opportunity to meet you and big thank you for everything!

    We‘ll do our best to walk through your recommendations today. Be assured, Scotland, Edinburgh and David will always have a special part in our heart.

    Warmest best wishes & big thanks,

    Michael, Gunther & Stefan, Germany

  • An Absolutely Amazing Guide

    David was an absolutely amazing guide and went above and beyond for our tour!

    His kindness and knowledge of Edinburgh made this experience so incredible.

    There was truly no better way for us to explore the city for the first time as we were able to visit so many cool spots that we never would have found otherwise.

    He shared some really interesting advice and photography tips & tricks that we had never learned before.

    I would highly recommend this tour to anyone looking for a one of a kind experience in Edinburgh!

    Faith & Victoria

Calton Hill Tour Details - Private Tour £199

The Calton Hill Photography & History Tour With David Wheater

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


Take amazing photos of Edinburgh’s magnificent Calton Hill with a local photographer & guide who’s called the city home for over 50 years! This is an exclusive, private tour and you will be the only people on the tour with David.

As we explore 20 photogenic locations around Calton Hill, David will tell you all about the amazing history of all the places we visit and pass on invaluable photography tips. 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

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

  • Fixed Cost - This exclusive, FIXED PRICE private tour is just £199

  • Coffee/tea Break - There is a complimentary coffee/tea break at The Collective

  • Meeting Point - Howies Restaurant, 29 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh EH1 3BQ

  • End Point - New Calton Burial Ground. 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

  • 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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