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Private Photography & History Tour of Edinburgh With a Local

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Privately photograph Edinburgh's highlights & hidden gems with David, a local resident & photographer. Lots of tuition & photography tips on this private 4 hour tour. Ideal for keen photographers & beginners. David will tell you about the fascinating history of the places we visit, with lots of vintage photographs & sketches along the way. This is the ideal first Introduction to Edinburgh with a local guide & resident of 50 years. Many of our guests say they wish they'd done this tour first! David is 3x Commended in Scottish Landscape Photographer of the Year, and will help you capture beautiful photos of Edinburgh, that you might not have the time to find, or discover, by yourself. This 4hr walking tour covers 1.8 miles on foot. Guests should be in good health & fitness. - This exclusive, Private photography tour is a Fixed Price and includes up to 6 people in the same party (great value for money!) - Free Photography Guide by David - Free 100 Page Guide to Edinburgh by David
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  • A photo of you, or your group, at a location of your choice.
  • My Guide to Spending a Day in Edinburgh and my recommendations for Cafe's, Restaurants & Pubs.
  • My FREE, 100 page, Essential Visitor Guide to Edinburgh
  • My Photography Guide, explaining how to use your Camera & Smartphone to take better photos.
  • A complimentary coffee or tea is included. We will stop for a break half way through the tour.
  • We do not provide Cameras or other equipment. Please bring your own camera or mobile phone camera.
Departure Point

43 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, UK The meeting point is directly outside the COSTA COFFEE KIOSK within St Andrew Square Gardens in the city centre. The approximate postcode is EH2 2AD. I will be wearing a BLUE CAP and have a GREY RUCKSACK. I will provide a telephone number in case you need to contact me.

Return Details

26A Candlemaker Row, Edinburgh EH1 2QQ, UK The tour ends at Greyfriars Kirk in the Old Town, near The Grassmarket. I am happy to walk you back to your hotel, or your next destination or restaurant etc.

  • 42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2AD, UK
    We'll meet in the heart of the New Town in lovely St Andrew Square. David will explain the history of the Old Town and the development of the New Town, and start showing you some important photography tips to greatly improve your photography.
    10 minutes
  • James Clerk Maxwell Statue, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    While admiring the magnificent statue of this celebrated physicist & mathematician, James Clerk Maxwell, David will show you a very useful photographic technique to add depth and interest to your photos. We'll also learn what an inspiration Maxwell was to Albert Einstein, who held him in great esteem.
    5 minutes
  • 1 Queen St, Edinburgh EH2 1JD, UK
    Commissioned by the then proprietor of the Scotsman Newspaper and opened in 1890, David will show you his highlights of the world's first dedicated portrait gallery. We'll visit one of the countries most beautiful halls and a stunning library with some rather gruesome masks! David will explain the importance of light in photography, and how to control your exposure, particularly on smartphones, for better photos.
    20 minutes
  • General Register House, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    We'll visit the magnificent interior and garden.
    15 minutes
  • Scott Monument, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    We'll discover the history & take pictures of this strikingly beautiful monument to Sir Walter Scott.
    10 minutes
  • Scottish National Gallery, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    We'll discover some of the galleries most beautiful & interesting pictures, and take photos of the beautiful exterior.
    15 minutes
  • New College, Mound Pl, Edinburgh EH1 2LX, UK
    We'll visit one of the most beautiful & striking buildings in Edinburgh's Old Town.
    10 minutes
  • St Giles' Cathedral, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    We'll visit the magnificent St Gile's Cathedral and admire & photograph its strikingly beautiful interior. We'll also visit one of the most beautiful & fascinating small chapels in the world.
    15 minutes
  • Victoria street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    One of the most beautiful and photographed streets in Edinburgh and famous for being the inspiration behind JK Rowling's Diagon Alley in her Harry Potter books.
    10 minutes
  • Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    A truly fascinating church & graveyard with a reputation for the most poltergeist activity in the world. We'll visit some amazing tombs and discover some incredible history and stories along the way.
    20 minutes
  • The Vennel Viewpoint Edinburgh Castle, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    Probably the best place for views & photos of Edinburgh Castle. We'll discover the only watch tower from the 15th century Flodden Wall. A must-see place with beautiful views.
    10 minutes
  • Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
    PLUS, lots of other fascinating stops along the way, to discover places off the beaten track that are often missed. These are places David has come to love, that you'll rarely see on other tours.
    100 minutes
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
  • Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
  • Not recommended for pregnant travelers
  • Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Not recommended for anyone with foot injuries or related problems. We cover approx 1.8 miles on foot requiring a reasonable level of fitness. Please bring comfortable shoes, a sun-hat, sunscreen and water.
You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
mariejE4103DO
10 Jul 2023
Lovely tour with lots of interesting information about Edinburgh, especially some niche information that we never would have known otherwise. It was amazing. Since it was also a photography tour the tour guide David gave really good advice about taking pictures that is making our pictures now so much more special. It was also lovely to see how passionate David was about Edinburgh, photography and teaching people about both, it makes the tour make a lot of fun. We can highly recommend this tour and will definitely do another one when we come back. There is still so much more to learn about Edinburgh.
heatherlN2683TL
23 Jun 2023
This tour was terrific. David is knowledgeable and passionate about photography and the city of Edinburgh. I shoot a digital SLR but my husband used his iPhone and we both got such great shots! Locations we didn’t know about or never would have approached that are absolute keepers (public and respectfully approached spots). My personal recommendation would be to do this tour early in your stay to get oriented, which will also allow for a revisit if you want additional pics or different lighting. David was enthusiastic, engaging, and professional—highly recommend! Happy shooting!
Heather_L
23 Jun 2023
This was an absolutely stellar tour. David could not have been more informational, enthusiastic, or knowledgeable. He is passionate about photography but also passionate about his home and we enjoyed his tour so much. We did it our second day in the city but my recommendation is to do it as early as you can it your stay—such a great way to get oriented and learn about Edinburgh! David took us to some spots we never would have found or approached, which lead to to unique photos and perspectives. I shoot a digital SLR but my husband just used his iPhone and we both came out with terrific shots and new tips. Very fun tour, highly recommend!
This tour in Scotland is organized by David Wheater

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