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Helen's Highs and Hidden Lows Tour

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Join Helen on an adventure through the highs and hidden lows of Edinburgh! As a local, Helen knows all the best spots that are often missed by tourists. With small group sizes, you'll have plenty of time to chat with Helen and even customize the route based on your interests. Along the way, you'll discover the incredible history, culture, and sights that make Edinburgh so special. The tour starts at the top of the Castle Wynd North steps, just near Edinburgh Castle. From there, you'll explore the hidden gems of the city, pass through narrow streets, and be surprised with breathtaking views. The tour ends on top of Calton Hill, where you can continue to enjoy the stunning views at your own pace. Book now and experience the city from a local's perspective!

About this experience

  • Free Cancellation For a full refund cancel at least before the start of your booking
  • 2 hours
  • Suitable for 1-10 Participants
  • Small Group Tour, Private Tour
  • Guided Experience
  • Explore hidden gems of Edinburgh's Old Town
  • Learn fascinating stories about the city's history
  • Experience breathtaking views from Calton Hill
  • Small group size allows for personalized interactions
  • Discover off-the-beaten-track sights and attractions
  • Tour Guide and lots of interesting information about our beautiful city!

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Introduction

Helen's Highs and Hidden Lows Tour is an exceptional exploration of Edinburgh's hidden gems and secret treasures. Led by the knowledgeable and passionate local guide, Helen, this tour promises to showcase the city's rich history, culture, and breathtaking sights from a unique perspective. With Helen's personal touch, expect to uncover the lesser-known corners of Edinburgh that often go unnoticed by visitors.

What to expect?

During the 120-minute duration of this tour, you'll embark on a fascinating journey through Edinburgh's Old Town. Starting from the top of Castle Wynd North steps, you'll wind your way through narrow streets, pass under main areas, and uncover hidden historic places. Along the way, Helen will share captivating stories about the real people who once lived in the city, further bringing its history to life. You'll be surprised as you emerge from unexpected corners to witness some of the most spectacular sights Edinburgh has to offer.

The tour culminates with a short climb to the top of Calton Hill, where you'll be treated to breathtaking panoramic views of the city and the sea. Here, you can savor the scenery at your own pace, taking in the beauty of this enchanting city.

Who is this for?

Helen's Highs and Hidden Lows Tour is designed for curious travelers who seek a deeper understanding and appreciation of Edinburgh's hidden treasures. It is perfect for history lovers, cultural enthusiasts, and anyone who prefers an off-the-beaten-path experience. Whether you're a first-time visitor or a seasoned traveler, this tour offers a fresh perspective and promises to leave a lasting impression on anyone who joins.

Why book this?

This tour stands out from the rest because of Helen's passion, expertise, and intimate knowledge of the city. Her small group sizes ensure personalized attention, allowing for meaningful conversations and the ability to adjust the route based on your interests. Helen's dedication to showcasing the lesser-known corners of Edinburgh creates a truly authentic experience. By booking Helen's Highs and Hidden Lows Tour, you'll have the opportunity to discover a side of Edinburgh that most tourists miss, gaining a deeper understanding of the city's rich history, culture, and sights.

Good to know

It is important to note that the meeting point for this tour is at the top of Castle Wynd North steps, near the iconic Edinburgh Castle. Look for Helen wearing a tartan scarf for easy identification. The tour's duration is 120 minutes, and it concludes on top of Calton Hill, just a five-minute walk from the East end of Princes Street in the city centre. Make sure to bring comfortable walking shoes and dress appropriately for the weather.

Reviews

Feedback from previous participants highlights the exceptional quality of Helen's Highs and Hidden Lows Tour. Travelers rave about the personalized attention and the opportunity to explore lesser-known areas of Edinburgh. Many mention Helen's passionate storytelling and deep knowledge of the city, making the experience both informative and engaging. Past participants express their satisfaction with the breathtaking views from Calton Hill, emphasizing the tour's unique and memorable aspects. Overall, reviews reflect a high level of satisfaction, demonstrating that Helen's tour is a must-book for travelers seeking an extraordinary Edinburgh experience.

How long before the event do I need to book?

  • You can book at any time before the event

Vouchers accepted in the following formats

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Is an adult required for the booking?

  • At least one adult or senior required per booking

Your Itinerary

Edinburgh Old Town

We start up high at the Castle and walk up, down and all around some of the hidden old gems of the city. You'll see historic places, learn fascinating stories about real people who lived in this city, pass under main areas, wind through some narrow streets and pop out unexpectedly from time to time to see some of the most spectacular sights that Edinburgh has to offer. At the end of the tour we will take in one of the higher levels of the city by climbing the short distance to the top of Calton Hill to see incredible views across the city and out to sea. The tour ends here, leaving you to continue to enjoy the views at your own pace. The hill is a five minute walk away from the East end of the city centre..

Reviews

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Scenic48933078208

Great way to get our sense of Edinburgh on our our first stay here. Helen was most informative, and insightful. We enjoyed her stories and knowledge.

Maartje O

Helen was very lovely, she explained a lot about Edinburgh, it is a must see!!! You will see places that you won’t see on your own and the historical part is very interesting! Book your tour with Helen!!

235Suem

Helens tour through Edinburgh was the highlight of my trip! I was travelling alone and it was my first time visiting Edinburgh, so I thought booking a tour would give me a better understanding of the city and a sense of direction, instead of just wandering around. Well I couldn't have chose better, Helen was highly knowledgeable about her home town from its history to the best eateries to go to and sample traditional Scottish fare. Helen is a very friendly local lady, it felt like you were chatting away to your friend as we ambled down the Royal Mile weaving in and out of the alleyways and places of interest, answering all of my questions as we went, the weather wasn't the best as it started to rain but Helen just carried on smiling and chatting. I learned so much that it filled my itinerary for the next few days. I can't recommend Helen's tours highly enough.. Go ahead and book You wont be disappointed

652maaikev

I had a great morning on the tour with Helen. She showed me a lot of beautiful places and told very interesting stories about the history of Edinburgh. I definitely recommend this tour. Thank you Helen!

tessamei

Helen is very knowledgable about her city, and tells the stories in a personal way. She was very friendly to talk to and she was accomodating to the participants. Also in her replies before the tour started. I am really happy I took this tour, it taught me history of the city , showed me amazing and interesting places. I had a nice couple of hours and a good start to explore the city further from there. Thank you so much, Helen!

Natalie S

I have been to Edinburgh before but Helen managed to show us different and interesting places other than the usual tourist spots! It was only the two of us and we met up with a third woman who was running late, which just shows the good communication with Helen! We definitely recommend booking a tour with Helen;it was like walking with a friend.

Juli C

We were the only two on the tour with Helen, which we loved. She took us off the beaten path and provided a lot of interesting information. We thought this tour was one of the best things we did in Edinburgh. Thanks Helen!

Barb863

We can highly recommend this tour to get a very good feel of the city, not to speak of all the great views on important landmarks and city layout, Helen is a great tour guide and had many stories to tell along the way to better understand the city. We highly recommend to do this tour on your first day, to make moving around afterwards a breeze.

monicafern

Helen's tour was wonderful. You will walk all over the old town, exploring highs and lows. :-) After the tour, the city will make much more sense. In fact, Helen's tour is the only reason we later found a pub that was on the lower road (google maps will not help in this regard). The tour finishes at a park with gorgeous views back to the city and you will then be able to see how far you have walked. Wear comfy shoes!

Sabrina_S

We loved how Helen weaved the tour around her knowledge of the geography of Edinburgh as it helped explain why activities took place when and where they did over the city's long history. Her many wonderful stories highlighting famous people of Edinburgh's history added greatly to our enjoyment of the tour.
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