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Discover the Old & New Towns of Edinburgh World Heritage Site with our Tale of 2 Cities Tour. Ranking along with other amazing locations such as The Great Wall of China, the Pyramids and The Statue of iberty, we are in very good company to wow your groups as they contrast two very different historic areas in Scotland’s capital city.

Start off in the Old Town, on the famous Royal Mile at Gladstone’s Land – a tall, narrow working class tenement from the 16th century with fabulous original painted ceilings and furnishings. As you look out the windows, you can almost imagine the procession of Scottish history through the ages along the Kingis Hie Street.

Next on you tour is the famous architect, Robert Adam’s magnificent 18th century Georgian House in Charlotte Square: a great opportunity to see a completely authentic, furnished upper class New Town house. Get a flavour of the upstairs and downstairs life of a rich merchant’s family from the well equipped kitchen in the basement to the exquisitely decorated family rooms on the upper floors.

Complete your Tale of 2 Cities Tour with a sumptuous afternoon cream tea in our elegant Georgian Restaurant at No 28 Charlotte Square.

Special Introductory Price: £17.50 per person - representing a saving of £8.50 per person on advertised prices. Based on a minimum of 12 guests.

Only available through our One-Stop-Shop – email traveltrade@nts.org.uk or call 0844 493 2104 (UK);
0044 (0) 131 243 9304 (outside UK)

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New for 2009 - if any of your group can prove they are a Lamont (first owner of the Georgian House) or a Gladstone, we will present them with a copy of the family tree!

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