Group of visitors to Edinburgh on a Black History Walking Tour

© Lisa Williams

St John's Episcopal Churchyard, Edinburgh

Black History Walking Tour of Edinburgh

Join our guided walking tour of central Edinburgh to hear the little-known stories of Edinburgh's diverse African, African American, and Caribbean heritage dating back to the 16th century. Explore the city's statues and buildings through a new lens.

The tour will be led by Lisa Williams, founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association and Honorary Fellow in the department of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. Hear the little-known stories of Edinburgh's many visitors and residents of African, African American and Caribbean heritage from the 16th century to the present day; with a focus on the Caribbean and Edinburgh's role in the Transatlantic Slave System. The walk from St Andrew Square in the New Town to the Royal Mile in the Old Town will make you see Edinburgh's statues and buildings in a whole new way! The route itself is fairly gentle, lasts up to 2 hours and has some rest and toilet stops along the way.

Desde £20 por adulto


Día de salida

  • Lunes
  • Martes
  • Miércoles
  • Jueves
  • Viernes
  • Sábado
  • Domingo

Enero — Diciembre

Datos de contacto

Black History Walking Tours Edinburgh

Northfield Road
Edinburgh
Midlothian
United Kingdom
EH8 7PW

Servicios destacados

  • Aparcamiento
  • Rampa de acceso
  • Acepta animales
  • Aparcamiento para minusválidos

Tour information

Salida

  • Edinburgh - City Centre

Duración

2Hours

Transporte

  • Walking

Tipología

  • Small Group (1-16)

Idiomas

  • English

Temática

  • Ancestry
  • Architecture
  • Art
  • City
  • History
  • Walking

Precio


Desde £20 Por adulto £10 Por niño

Precios pueden variar según la temporada

Paradas del viaje

Black History Walking Tours Edinburgh

Información sobre la empresa

Black History Walking Tours Edinburgh

A walking tour of Edinburgh to discover the city's deep links with Africa, African Americans and the Caribbean over the past 500 years The tour will be led by Lisa Williams, founder of the Edinburgh Caribbean Association and Honorary Fellow in the department of History, Classics and Archaeology at the University of Edinburgh. Hear the little-known stories of Edinburgh's many visitors and residents of African, African American and Caribbean heritage from the 16th century to the present day; with a focus on the Caribbean and Edinburgh's role in the Transatlantic Slave System.

Horario de apertura

Office hours 9-5 - may be closed for holidays. Exact tour times on website.

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