Experience Days Tours: Explore the architectural gems of Edinburgh’s New Town during this unique two-hour walking tour. Led by an expert guide, it’s a fascinating lesson in Georgian history and the Scottish Enlightenment, as told by some of the period’s most iconic buildings.Tours begin outside Rabbie’s Café, a few minutes’ walk from Edinburgh Waverley railway station, where you’ll be met by your guide. As an architect or architecture student, they’re passionate about the built environment, and you’ll benefit from their knowledge and enthusiasm throughout the tour. Over the course of two hours, you’ll make your way through the heart of Edinburgh’s New Town—the world’s largest Georgian planned town development—pausing at several points of architectural interest. Highlights include the neoclassical tenements of George Street, the private Queen Street Gardens, and Robert Adams’ palatial facades in Charlotte Square. Along the way, you’ll discover how the area’s masterplan grew from the Scottish Enlightenment spirit and learn what historical influences shaped the detailing and finishes. By the time the tour concludes, you’ll never look at these streets the same way again!The Architecture Walking Tour of Edinburgh New Town is a must-do activity for urban explorers, students and architecture buffs. If you know someone who’s fascinated by buildings, why not treat them to an Experience Days voucher today! 

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