Edinburgh Walks
Edinburgh Walks
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Welcome to Edinburgh Walks based in the historic and beautiful capital city of Edinburgh, Scotland. We offer unique small group and private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh and of it’s port Leith, for groups of up to six people. With your own personal guide you will discover the real Edinburgh – off the beaten tourist trail.
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George K
1 contribution
Apr 2022
We had a most pleasant and extremely informative private group walk with Gerry around the New Town and Old Town areas of Edinburgh. Being a born and bred local was a deciding factor for us, when choosing someone, you simply can't beat that sort of knowledge and experience. Gerry's communication from the outset, his recommendations and his desire to share the history and culture of the city were all first class.
Written April 23, 2022
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Gerry2675
Hi George. Thank you for this great review, it is very much appreciated. I hope you and your family enjoyed the rest of your time in Edinburgh and Scotland and that it will encourage you to return again in the future. Hopefully your family trip to Derbyshire went well and that your long journey home isn't too laborious. Safe travels. G.
Written April 30, 2022
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A B
Powell, OH7 contributions
Nov 2019 • Couples
Adrian took us on a guided tour of the Scottish Borders, stopping at two mills, a distillery, and Abbotsford. We enjoyed it immensely. Adrian was a kind and extremely knowledgeable tour guide who became our friend by the end of the day. He went out of his way to make sure we had a fantastic experience, and we would highly recommend Edinburgh Walks.
Written November 17, 2019
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Hi A & J, Thank you for your kind review. I'm glad you enjoyed your day. We do try and show you around the sights and sites of Scotland; North, South, East & West. Being based in Edinburgh it is sometimes nice to get out into the Borders, especially when there are mills, abbeys and distilleries to discover. Adrian says it was a pleasure to guide you and we at Edinburgh Walks are looking forward to your next visit. Kind Regards. G.
Written January 3, 2020
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Liliana Kawase
Miami, FL124 contributions
Jul 2016 • Family
Gerry definitely turned our trip to Edinburgh something special. My family and I were in Edinburgh for the first time and for just few days. We booked Gerry's walking tour through Trip4real and it worth every minute. Gerry is a very nice guy with profound knowledge about Scotland and Edinburgh's history and facts, and is able to tell us all in a very easy and fun way. Both my husband and 17yo son loved the tour. Gerry took us to very special places like the Supreme Court and gave us very good tips for our spare time. He really made our stay in Edinburgh unforgettable. Thank you Gerry.
Written July 25, 2016
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Hi L, Thank you for your listing, it is much appreciated. It seems you, H & J had a great time on our private guided walk. We really couldn't have gone everywhere we did on a tour bus and I hope you visited some of the restaurants and special places I told you about. It was great to meet you all and hopefully see you again in the future.
Written January 18, 2017
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156judit
Cheshire, UK41 contributions
Sep 2021
Our party of 9 had a delightful walk through the city’s highlights, led by Gerry. Our walk started at Carlton Hill taking in the stunning views across to Leith and Holyrood Castle, then down to the Old Town seeing its historical highlights, winding through the cobbled streets stopping to share stories and fables, pointing out key historic monuments and buildings, then finishing in a lovely pub.
The pace was just right and suited our mixed age group. We didn’t feel rushed and the walk avoided the crowds. Gerry’s local knowledge and ability to connect with people is a credit to Edinburgh Tours.
A very relaxing and insightful walk which we would tap into again when visiting the city.
Written September 21, 2021
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Hi J & R. Thank you for your kind review. I am glad you enjoyed the day as much as I did. We were blessed with some decent weather and managed to fit a lot in. I hope all the photographs came out alright (that's why I always take two of each) and that the birthday celebrant had a memorable weekend. Any time you are back in the area please get in touch. There is so much more to see. Thanks again, G.
Written September 30, 2021
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Mdcart
United Kingdom3 contributions
Aug 2020
A brilliant day out guided by Gerry who was highly informative and great company. Saw an area of Edinburgh which was relatively unknown to me and it has whet my appetite for a return visit during a time when the City is fully open. Well recommended to all walkers!
Written August 13, 2020
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Hi M, Thank you very much for your review. It was great to meet you and I thoroughly enjoyed our day out walking. Even with a few Covid-19 restrictions we got round to see everything you wanted - and more. My favourite was the villages along the Water of Leith. And your knowledge of parts of Greece you have visited have inspired to get out travelling again soon. Hopefully we can get out again when you are next in town. G.
Written August 20, 2020
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CarnoustieGolfer
Edinburgh, UK3 contributions
Aug 2016 • Couples
I am going to (highly) recommend a walking tour of Edinburgh. Our host Gerry, who arranged to meet my wife and I at the top of Waverley Steps, explained it was going to be a relaxed and very un-rushed saunter around Edinburgh, discovering parts of Scotlands capital which you won't see from a tour bus. The thing we loved most about the walk was there were just another two more couples who joined us. The walk began by heading west on Princes Street and crossed over Waverley Bridge where we headed up Cockburn Street. We passed Advocates Close, which Gerry said we would experience at the end of our "saunter". Cockburn (pronounced Coburn) Street leads up to the High Street or the Royal Mile, which is so named because it is has Edinburgh Castle at the top and the palace of Holyrood at the bottom of the street. Gerry clearly has a passion and pride for his home city, with stories from the Heart of Midlothian, a heart shaped mosaic, which is situated near to Parliament House and where locals faced execution to Mary King Close where it is reputed people with the plague were walled up and left to die. The walk itself lasted around fours hours and included a pub stop in the Bow Bar where we found a superb selection of whiskies, great craft beers and a coffee break in the celebrated Elephant House where JK Rowlings created Harry Potter. We were in Edinburgh for one more day and both decided after the walk to go and explore the city ourselves from a much better and more informed perspective the next day. We both cannot rate this walk highly enough, which it is not a crowded affair, Gerry limits his walks to a maximum of 6. Oh! and we were so glad when, to end our walk, we walked down the steps of Advocates Close. I'm pretty sure the climb up to the the High Street should carry a health warning! Gerry, you are a font of information. Thank you!
Written January 20, 2017
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Hi CarnoustieGolfer, thank you for your great review, it is much appreciated. I am always a bit nervous when someone who lives relatively nearby comes out for a guided walk, I have to make sure I get my Scottish History spot-on. You didn't pick me up on anything, so I must have got it right! It was nice to see you both getting on so well with the others on the walk too. You are right about the tour buses, they just can't get into the narrow side streets. And the driver isn't likely to advise you on a good pub either. Thanks again and keep driving straight down that Carnoustie fairway.
Written January 21, 2017
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Karin O
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My friend and I took our teen daughters to Scotland in June. I had already done two “walks” with Gerry a few years back - the Edinburgh old and new town and to Leith. This time he took us through Old Edinburgh, changing up lots of things. Gerry knows all of the secrets of the city, as well as the terrific history. Also took us to a great scones place. Gerry is hands down the best tour guide I have ever had! You will not be disappointed when you book with Gerry!
Written July 22, 2023
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Gerry2675
Hi Karin, Thank you very much for this review, it was great to meet up with you again. The whole group were great fun, it was great to meet your daughter and we managed to see a lot even though I changed things up from your last couple of walks. And yes, the scones in that place are great, you've just got to get in at the right time before they are gone. See you and Vic again hopefully.....?
Written July 24, 2023
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discriminator
Oslo, Norway89 contributions
Jul 2023 • Couples
2nd experience touring with Gerry in 6 years. He’s definitely maintained his high level of touring and is even more hospitable sharing his love for his city and his country.
Written July 13, 2023
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Gerry2675
Hi M & U, Thank you so much for this review. It was good to catch up after 6 years, how things have changed. I enjoyed showing you many new areas of the city you didn't make it to last time. I hope it gave you a more rounded view of the city/ I look forward to next time.
Written July 14, 2023
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Kelly F
Arlington, TX5 contributions
Wonderful private tour with Gerry. Checked in prior to our tour to get an idea of what we were interested in then gave us a ton of flexibility while in the tour while still keeping us on schedule. Really enjoyed this tour.
Written June 26, 2023
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Gerry2675
Hi Kelly. Thank you so much for this review. It is much appreciated. I hope you and your family enjoyed the rest of your trip to Edinburgh and that you managed to discover more about the city during your stay. I really enjoyed my time with you, learned a bit about Texas baseball and musical theatre. I hope you found the rugby store for that 'burnt orange' top. Have a safe onward trip and don't forget to come back soon.
Written June 27, 2023
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Debbie F
1 contribution
May 2023 • Family
Gerry was one of the best tour guides we ever had. Extremely knowledgeable and very friendly and pleasant to be around. Made it easy and tailored for us. We would recommend him highly for anyone interested in a day about town to learn all you need to go. Great suggestions for dining, shopping and sites to see. Thanks so much Gerry!
Written May 15, 2023
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Gerry2675
Hi Debbie, Tim and Caitlin. Thank you for the wonderful review. I hope you are enjoying the rest of your time in the city and your tours around Scotland. The weather really is holding up for you now. I enjoyed our time together and I learned a bit about San Diego, California and Hawaii that I wasn't previously aware of. Hopefully you made some decent choices when it came to restaurants....
Written May 15, 2023
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