Photos: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Patche99z, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Richard Webb , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Photo credits
Photos: Clarkson Frederick Stanfield, Wikimedia Commons, Public domain Patche99z, Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 3.0 Richard Webb , Wikimedia Commons, CC BY-SA 2.0
Portobello beach and the promenade
Your local guide
Kirsty Munro
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Highlights
- Victorian terraces facing the sea
- A row of colourful beach huts
- A long stretch of sand
- Where an outdoor pool once stood
- Edinburgh's seaside history explained
About this tour
This session walks Portobello's promenade before finishing on the beach itself, looking at a side of Edinburgh most visitors never see. You see Victorian terraces facing the sea, a row of beach huts, and a long stretch of sand toward the Firth of Forth. Kirsty explains the resort's history and points out where its old outdoor pool once stood.
After a short sound check on the promenade, the walk continues down onto the sand, with time for questions throughout. Kirsty answers as you go and sends a short note afterwards on the best time of day for a calm sea.
It suits anyone who thinks of Edinburgh as only a city and wants to see its seaside side. It also works well for those interested in Victorian holiday history.
Included
- Live video walk with a local guide
- Questions to your guide all the way
- A short list of places to visit later
Not included
- Internet connection
- Travel to the city
Itinerary
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Welcome and sound check 5 min
The guide joins the video call, checks the picture and sound with you, and gives you a quick sense of Edinburgh before heading out.
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The promenade 15 min
The camera moves along Portobello's long promenade, Victorian terraced houses facing the sea on one side. Kirsty points out the beach huts and explains the seaside town's history as an Edinburgh resort.
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The sands 15 min
Turning onto the beach itself, the camera takes in the long stretch of sand toward the Forth. Kirsty explains what the tide is doing and points out where the old outdoor swimming pool once stood.
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Your questions 7 min
Time to ask anything about Edinburgh: prices, safety, food, or whatever you are curious about.
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A short list to keep 3 min
Before you go, the guide sums up with a few things worth remembering: a dish to try: Shortbread and New Town, worth a slower look.
Good to know
- A stable wifi or mobile connection makes the picture smoother than a shaky one.
- Any phone, tablet or laptop with a camera works. You watch, the guide does the walking.
- Times are shown in London time, so check the time where you are before you book.
- The session is not recorded, and recording it yourself is not allowed. Feel free to take your own notes.
- Ask questions any time, out loud or in the chat. The guide will pause to answer.
- Sessions run in small groups, up to 10 people, so there is room for everyone to ask something.
Questions about this tour
What will the session cover?
The guide walks through Edinburgh, showing you The promenade and The sands live on camera, plus whatever else you would like to see.
What happens if my connection drops?
Rejoin with the same link within a few minutes and the guide will catch you up on anything you missed.
Can I ask the guide questions during the session, or is it a fixed script?
Anything, any time. Sessions leave room for your own questions throughout, not just at the end.
How it works
- You get one join link after booking.
- Join from any device: phone, tablet or laptop.
- We meet on Google Meet; the link comes with your booking. I walk Edinburgh live with my phone. I walk onto the sand at the end.
Times shown in London time (GMT)
Cancellation
Flexible
- Cancel up to 24 hours before the start: full refund.
- Cancel less than 24 hours before the start, or no-show: no refund.
- If the guide cancels or the date does not reach its minimum group: full refund.
- Cancel in My Account → Bookings; the refund is calculated from the start time in the tour's local time.
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