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A person standing in front of a large, historic building with a grassy field and a clear blue sky. 1
A street with historic buildings, a prominent church tower, and pedestrians. 2
A street scene with a building labeled 'FAIR MAID'S HOUSE.' 3
By PlaidSong Walking Tours
Free cancellation available
Price is AU$23 per adult
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Features

  • Free cancellation available
  • 2h
  • Mobile voucher
  • Instant confirmation

Overview

    • Explore Perth on a guided walking tour with a local historian
    • Learn about the city's history from medieval to Jacobite times
    • Walk along the River Tay and see the grave of Effie Grey
    • Visit St John's Kirk, the Fair Maid's House, and the Inches
    • Discover the history of golf as you walk across the North Inch

Activity location

    • Perth
    • Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

    • 2 - 8 York Pl, Perth PH2 8EP, UK | Outside the main entrance of the library
    • Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

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Perth: Guided Historical Walking Tour with Dr. Nicky Small

  • Activity duration is 2 hours2h
    2h
  • English
Language options: English
Price details
AU$22.69 x 1 AdultAU$22.69
Total
Price is AU$22.69
Until Wed, 2 Sept

What's included, what's not

  • Inclusions
    Walking tour of Perthshire
  • Inclusions
    Historical insights
  • Inclusions
    Visit to St John's Kirk
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Fair Maid's House
  • Inclusions
    Visit to Greyfriars Burial Ground
  • Inclusions
    Visit to the North Inch
  • Inclusions
    River Tay
  • Exclusions
    Transport to the starting point
  • Exclusions
    Meals and drinks

Know before you book

    • Not suitable for: Children under 15 years, People with low level of fitness, People with mobility impairments, Wheelchair users

What you can expect

  • Meet your guide, Dr Nicky Small, a freelance historian and researcher, and set off on a walking tour of Perth. Learn about the city’s history, from medieval to Jacobite times, and discover its role as the crowning place of kings and home to the Stone of Destiny.

    Walk along the River Tay, see the grave of Effie Grey, and stroll through the famous Inches, home of the Battle of the Clans. Visit historic St John's Kirk, the Fair Maid's House, and explore the links to Sir Walter Scott's famous novels.

    Explore Greyfriars Burial Ground, which highlights the pre-Reformation past, and see graves that illustrate the historic trades and industries of the city.

Location

Activity location

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    • Perth
    • Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom

Meeting/Redemption Point

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    • 2 - 8 York Pl, Perth PH2 8EP, UK | Outside the main entrance of the library
    • Perth, Scotland, United Kingdom