Edinburgh's Greatest Hits - The Story of the Capital's Music 2020
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Stop At: Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT Scotland
Meet your guide and learn about the theatre's musical history; the nearby club where the Bay City Rollers cut their teeth and how Edinburgh reacted to Dylan going electric. Clue: not well.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: McEwan Hall, Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK
From David Bowie to Nirvana, hear stories of the famous musicians who have popped up in unexpected Edinburgh locations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: William Henry Playfair Monument, Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JZ, UK
Learn about the city's vibrant jazz scene and the part played by a certain Thomas Connery.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW, UK
From the one of the world's most important collections of historical instruments to some of Edinburgh's most fertile grassroots bars, the Cowgate has always offered plenty of adventure for music lovers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
Beat clubs, blues singers, snowball fights and late nights - many a musical saga has started here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Flodden Wall, 1 Vennel, Edinburgh EH1 2HU, UK
Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Eurovision Song Contest and Scotland's punk rock birth are all brought to life here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sandy Bells, 25 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QH Scotland
One of Edinburgh's longest running folk bars, Sandy Bell's has played host to many a musical legend. And to bring your tour to an end, your guide has all the best stories. Of course, you are welcome to treat yourself to a beer or a dram and finish your tour in style.
Duration: 20 minutes
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This is a typical itinerary for this product
Stop At: Festival Theatre, 13-29 Nicolson Street, Edinburgh EH8 9FT Scotland
Meet your guide and learn about the theatre's musical history; the nearby club where the Bay City Rollers cut their teeth and how Edinburgh reacted to Dylan going electric. Clue: not well.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: McEwan Hall, Teviot Pl, Edinburgh EH8 9AG, UK
From David Bowie to Nirvana, hear stories of the famous musicians who have popped up in unexpected Edinburgh locations.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: William Henry Playfair Monument, Chambers St, Edinburgh EH1 1JZ, UK
Learn about the city's vibrant jazz scene and the part played by a certain Thomas Connery.
Duration: 5 minutes
Stop At: Sneaky Pete's, 73 Cowgate, Edinburgh EH1 1JW, UK
From the one of the world's most important collections of historical instruments to some of Edinburgh's most fertile grassroots bars, the Cowgate has always offered plenty of adventure for music lovers.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: 21 Grassmarket Old Town, Edinburgh EH1 2HS Scotland
Beat clubs, blues singers, snowball fights and late nights - many a musical saga has started here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Flodden Wall, 1 Vennel, Edinburgh EH1 2HU, UK
Edinburgh Military Tattoo, the Eurovision Song Contest and Scotland's punk rock birth are all brought to life here.
Duration: 10 minutes
Stop At: Sandy Bells, 25 Forrest Road, Edinburgh EH1 2QH Scotland
One of Edinburgh's longest running folk bars, Sandy Bell's has played host to many a musical legend. And to bring your tour to an end, your guide has all the best stories. Of course, you are welcome to treat yourself to a beer or a dram and finish your tour in style.
Duration: 20 minutes
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- Local guide
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- Confirmation will be received at time of booking
- Not wheelchair accessible
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Minimum age is 18 years
- This tour/activity will have a maximum of 24 travelers
Features
Tourism
80%
Cultural
60%
Original
25%
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