Sandemans New Edinburgh Tours

About Sandemans New Edinburgh Tours

Founded in 2003 by Yale University graduate Chris Sandeman, we pioneered the now world-famous FREE Tour concept: an innovative, gratuity-based model that puts the power back into the hands of the modern-day traveler.

Sandemans New Edinburgh Tours Description

Founded in 2003 by Yale University graduate Chris Sandeman, we pioneered the now world-famous FREE Tour concept: an innovative, gratuity-based model that puts the power back into the hands of the modern-day traveler. With over 170 employees, and partnered with over 400 freelance guides, we are the first stop for over 1. 5 million visitors per year in 18 cities across Europe, the Middle East and the USA.

We have redefined industry expectations while driving a paradigm shift in the tourism industry. The tips-based model of the FREE Tour allows guests to support and reward only the highest quality tours, and to ensure that the tour fits within their expectations, and within their budget. This concept means that low-quality city tour companies simply do not survive anymore; the modern-day traveler does not allow it. This, in addition to our international network, 13-year service record and insatiable appetite for new ideas continues to set us far above the rest.

Every day, guides partnered with us show over 4000 people across 13 countries what the cities they call home have to offer. We believe in supporting local communities and are committed to giving a voice to these self-employed guides, who employ us to market their tours. By ensuring that every guide we work with represents our unique style of infotainment (mixing history and charismatic storytelling through the guide’s own personality and flair), we’ve become one of the most popular tour companies in the world.

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour El 15 de Septiembre a las 4pm con Ana #RoyalMile #TourGratis

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour September 15th at 4pm with Melanie #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour September 15th at 3pm with Jane #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh#FreeTour September 15th at 2pm with David #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh#FreeTour September 15th at 12pm with Angus and Jay #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh#FreeTour September 15th at 11am with Eva, James and Naomi #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour El 15 de Septiembre a las 10am con Carlos y Marcos #RoyalMile #TourGratis

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh#FreeTour September 15th at 10am with Dave and Jen #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour El 14 de Septiembre a las 4pm con Borja #RoyalMile #TourGratis

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour September 14th at 4pm with Melanie #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour September 14th at 2pm with Ryan #RoyalMile

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#SANDEMANsTours #Edinburgh #FreeTour El 14 de Septiembre a la 1pm con Ana #RoyalMile #TourGratis

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� Amazing day! This is definetly the best place to get to know the city. A really detailed captivating and funny tour. The tour guide Erik was very nice and friendly guy that has a big sense of humor and knows a lot about the city! Completly recomend it! Best Regards from Portugal!

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thanks to Australian David for an excellent tour yesterday. he had lots of interesting and little known facts about the city (if a little heavy on the Harry Potter for my taste) and got us through the crowds expertly! a great way to spend a couple of hours!

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We went on a free tour with Adam couldnt praise him enough very informative and very fun really enjoyed the tour and looking forward to the dark side tour with him later this evening if i could give this more stars i would!!!!

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We went for this tour last week with Jane and totally loved it! Jane is a very easy going, bubbly and fun character and the tour was really good. I loved doing these free tours around Europe, the guides are always funny and now how to keep people engaged!

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We had a tour with James. He is a remarkable guide. We enjoyed the tour, and had a great laugh too. Thank you!

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We had a tour with Eva this morning! She was amazing! A mix between information and fun!

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We had a tour with Australian David for the Dark Side Tour, it was brilliant. David had us captivated throughout and offered wonderful extras at the end.



It was really great! The weather was good, so not as atmospheric as it is at winter but his stories were brilliant.



It really made the trip to Edinburgh.

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Thank you Fiona for this great tour!! We learned a lot about the history of edinburgh, you did a great job and it was so much fun. Love your humor. And Austria got one point > Dudelsack. We had a great time!! � BOOK THIS TOUR!!

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Joined this tour with Angus. It was a highly informative and engaging tour with lots of information about Edinburgh and Scotland in general. Angus was funny, engaging, and full of information- a definite 5 stars for a tour guide. His level f energy and passion for what he does is contagious! Thanks!!!

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James W was awesome! Informative, light, funny all combined to make this tour a must when in Edinburugh �

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I went on the free walking tour with jen. She was the perfect cobination of fun and informative. I learned a lot about the city and scottish culture while having lots of fun. Jen is just an adorable person and amazing guide.I would have loved to do the tour of the castle too, but didnt have the time. Would recommend both Jen and the sandeman tour AND Scottland itself to everyone!

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I went into the tour with the guide Jen. She was very informative and friendly at the same time. I have learnt a lot about Edinburgh, so I would recommend this tour to anyone!

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I had already done the Free Tour of Edinburgh some years ago and was really happy with the service, so when I decided to do it again with a friend who didn't know the city yet, I knew I could expect good quality.

We were on Adam's tour last Thursday, and frankly, I was blown away by how good it was and by how much better it was than the tour I had already done and that I had actually really liked. Even my friend, who hadn't been particularly keen on doing a guided tour, absolutely loved it and said that the 2.5 hours had passed much too quickly.

Adam was fun, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He was more than happy to answer all questions, tried to connect to all members of the group individually and helped us out with great pub and restaurant recommendations.

It was hands down the best tour I've ever been on! Highly recommend! If you get the chance, try to get Adam as your guide.

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I am Daisy from Malaysia, I got the pamphlet at Hotel I was staying and booked a free tour. It was a winderful tour and very informative. Our guide was Charlotte. She made sure we understood what she was talking about.



Thanks for the wonderful morning I had with the group.



Keep up the good job

User

David Maitland was awesome!! Very informative and entertaining story telling of Edinburgh’s history. It has been the best city walking tour I’ve experienced.

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Best tour!!! Loved our guide Jen was the best, she made the tour come to life.. to Jen's mom your daughter is beautiful and smart you must be proud.

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Angus, our guide tour was fantastic! Full of histories !! Singer too!! A day to remember!

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Amazing tour, very informative and so many cool places to see! Our guide Alisdair was such a legend. Super funny and friendly, he had me laughing the whole time. He was very interactive with the group and clearly very passionate about the city. He made me fall in love with Edinburgh, the history and made me realize how much more there is to see. I had such a good time! Thank you Alisdair for the best afternoon.

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Amazing tour! Adam made the tour not only informative but so much fun! His knowledge of this beautiful city is next to none. Will definitely be recommending this tour to others. �

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� Amazing day! This is definetly the best place to get to know the city. A really detailed captivating and funny tour. The tour guide Erik was very nice and friendly guy that has a big sense of humor and knows a lot about the city! Completly recomend it! Best Regards from Portugal!

User

thanks to Australian David for an excellent tour yesterday. he had lots of interesting and little known facts about the city (if a little heavy on the Harry Potter for my taste) and got us through the crowds expertly! a great way to spend a couple of hours!

User

We went on a free tour with Adam couldnt praise him enough very informative and very fun really enjoyed the tour and looking forward to the dark side tour with him later this evening if i could give this more stars i would!!!!

User

We went for this tour last week with Jane and totally loved it! Jane is a very easy going, bubbly and fun character and the tour was really good. I loved doing these free tours around Europe, the guides are always funny and now how to keep people engaged!

User

We had a tour with James. He is a remarkable guide. We enjoyed the tour, and had a great laugh too. Thank you!

User

We had a tour with Eva this morning! She was amazing! A mix between information and fun!

User

We had a tour with Australian David for the Dark Side Tour, it was brilliant. David had us captivated throughout and offered wonderful extras at the end.



It was really great! The weather was good, so not as atmospheric as it is at winter but his stories were brilliant.



It really made the trip to Edinburgh.

User

Thank you Fiona for this great tour!! We learned a lot about the history of edinburgh, you did a great job and it was so much fun. Love your humor. And Austria got one point > Dudelsack. We had a great time!! � BOOK THIS TOUR!!

User

Joined this tour with Angus. It was a highly informative and engaging tour with lots of information about Edinburgh and Scotland in general. Angus was funny, engaging, and full of information- a definite 5 stars for a tour guide. His level f energy and passion for what he does is contagious! Thanks!!!

User

James W was awesome! Informative, light, funny all combined to make this tour a must when in Edinburugh �

User

I went on the free walking tour with jen. She was the perfect cobination of fun and informative. I learned a lot about the city and scottish culture while having lots of fun. Jen is just an adorable person and amazing guide.I would have loved to do the tour of the castle too, but didnt have the time. Would recommend both Jen and the sandeman tour AND Scottland itself to everyone!

User

I went into the tour with the guide Jen. She was very informative and friendly at the same time. I have learnt a lot about Edinburgh, so I would recommend this tour to anyone!

User

I had already done the Free Tour of Edinburgh some years ago and was really happy with the service, so when I decided to do it again with a friend who didn't know the city yet, I knew I could expect good quality.

We were on Adam's tour last Thursday, and frankly, I was blown away by how good it was and by how much better it was than the tour I had already done and that I had actually really liked. Even my friend, who hadn't been particularly keen on doing a guided tour, absolutely loved it and said that the 2.5 hours had passed much too quickly.

Adam was fun, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He was more than happy to answer all questions, tried to connect to all members of the group individually and helped us out with great pub and restaurant recommendations.

It was hands down the best tour I've ever been on! Highly recommend! If you get the chance, try to get Adam as your guide.

User

I am Daisy from Malaysia, I got the pamphlet at Hotel I was staying and booked a free tour. It was a winderful tour and very informative. Our guide was Charlotte. She made sure we understood what she was talking about.



Thanks for the wonderful morning I had with the group.



Keep up the good job

User

David Maitland was awesome!! Very informative and entertaining story telling of Edinburgh’s history. It has been the best city walking tour I’ve experienced.

User

Best tour!!! Loved our guide Jen was the best, she made the tour come to life.. to Jen's mom your daughter is beautiful and smart you must be proud.

User

Angus, our guide tour was fantastic! Full of histories !! Singer too!! A day to remember!

User

Amazing tour, very informative and so many cool places to see! Our guide Alisdair was such a legend. Super funny and friendly, he had me laughing the whole time. He was very interactive with the group and clearly very passionate about the city. He made me fall in love with Edinburgh, the history and made me realize how much more there is to see. I had such a good time! Thank you Alisdair for the best afternoon.

User

Amazing tour! Adam made the tour not only informative but so much fun! His knowledge of this beautiful city is next to none. Will definitely be recommending this tour to others. �

User

� Amazing day! This is definetly the best place to get to know the city. A really detailed captivating and funny tour. The tour guide Erik was very nice and friendly guy that has a big sense of humor and knows a lot about the city! Completly recomend it! Best Regards from Portugal!

User

thanks to Australian David for an excellent tour yesterday. he had lots of interesting and little known facts about the city (if a little heavy on the Harry Potter for my taste) and got us through the crowds expertly! a great way to spend a couple of hours!

User

We went on a free tour with Adam couldnt praise him enough very informative and very fun really enjoyed the tour and looking forward to the dark side tour with him later this evening if i could give this more stars i would!!!!

User

We went for this tour last week with Jane and totally loved it! Jane is a very easy going, bubbly and fun character and the tour was really good. I loved doing these free tours around Europe, the guides are always funny and now how to keep people engaged!

User

We had a tour with James. He is a remarkable guide. We enjoyed the tour, and had a great laugh too. Thank you!

User

We had a tour with Eva this morning! She was amazing! A mix between information and fun!

User

We had a tour with Australian David for the Dark Side Tour, it was brilliant. David had us captivated throughout and offered wonderful extras at the end.



It was really great! The weather was good, so not as atmospheric as it is at winter but his stories were brilliant.



It really made the trip to Edinburgh.

User

Thank you Fiona for this great tour!! We learned a lot about the history of edinburgh, you did a great job and it was so much fun. Love your humor. And Austria got one point > Dudelsack. We had a great time!! � BOOK THIS TOUR!!

User

Joined this tour with Angus. It was a highly informative and engaging tour with lots of information about Edinburgh and Scotland in general. Angus was funny, engaging, and full of information- a definite 5 stars for a tour guide. His level f energy and passion for what he does is contagious! Thanks!!!

User

James W was awesome! Informative, light, funny all combined to make this tour a must when in Edinburugh �

User

I went on the free walking tour with jen. She was the perfect cobination of fun and informative. I learned a lot about the city and scottish culture while having lots of fun. Jen is just an adorable person and amazing guide.I would have loved to do the tour of the castle too, but didnt have the time. Would recommend both Jen and the sandeman tour AND Scottland itself to everyone!

User

I went into the tour with the guide Jen. She was very informative and friendly at the same time. I have learnt a lot about Edinburgh, so I would recommend this tour to anyone!

User

I had already done the Free Tour of Edinburgh some years ago and was really happy with the service, so when I decided to do it again with a friend who didn't know the city yet, I knew I could expect good quality.

We were on Adam's tour last Thursday, and frankly, I was blown away by how good it was and by how much better it was than the tour I had already done and that I had actually really liked. Even my friend, who hadn't been particularly keen on doing a guided tour, absolutely loved it and said that the 2.5 hours had passed much too quickly.

Adam was fun, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He was more than happy to answer all questions, tried to connect to all members of the group individually and helped us out with great pub and restaurant recommendations.

It was hands down the best tour I've ever been on! Highly recommend! If you get the chance, try to get Adam as your guide.

User

I am Daisy from Malaysia, I got the pamphlet at Hotel I was staying and booked a free tour. It was a winderful tour and very informative. Our guide was Charlotte. She made sure we understood what she was talking about.



Thanks for the wonderful morning I had with the group.



Keep up the good job

User

David Maitland was awesome!! Very informative and entertaining story telling of Edinburgh’s history. It has been the best city walking tour I’ve experienced.

User

Best tour!!! Loved our guide Jen was the best, she made the tour come to life.. to Jen's mom your daughter is beautiful and smart you must be proud.

User

Angus, our guide tour was fantastic! Full of histories !! Singer too!! A day to remember!

User

Amazing tour, very informative and so many cool places to see! Our guide Alisdair was such a legend. Super funny and friendly, he had me laughing the whole time. He was very interactive with the group and clearly very passionate about the city. He made me fall in love with Edinburgh, the history and made me realize how much more there is to see. I had such a good time! Thank you Alisdair for the best afternoon.

User

Amazing tour! Adam made the tour not only informative but so much fun! His knowledge of this beautiful city is next to none. Will definitely be recommending this tour to others. �

User

� Amazing day! This is definetly the best place to get to know the city. A really detailed captivating and funny tour. The tour guide Erik was very nice and friendly guy that has a big sense of humor and knows a lot about the city! Completly recomend it! Best Regards from Portugal!

User

thanks to Australian David for an excellent tour yesterday. he had lots of interesting and little known facts about the city (if a little heavy on the Harry Potter for my taste) and got us through the crowds expertly! a great way to spend a couple of hours!

User

We went on a free tour with Adam couldnt praise him enough very informative and very fun really enjoyed the tour and looking forward to the dark side tour with him later this evening if i could give this more stars i would!!!!

User

We went for this tour last week with Jane and totally loved it! Jane is a very easy going, bubbly and fun character and the tour was really good. I loved doing these free tours around Europe, the guides are always funny and now how to keep people engaged!

User

We had a tour with James. He is a remarkable guide. We enjoyed the tour, and had a great laugh too. Thank you!

User

We had a tour with Eva this morning! She was amazing! A mix between information and fun!

User

We had a tour with Australian David for the Dark Side Tour, it was brilliant. David had us captivated throughout and offered wonderful extras at the end.



It was really great! The weather was good, so not as atmospheric as it is at winter but his stories were brilliant.



It really made the trip to Edinburgh.

User

Thank you Fiona for this great tour!! We learned a lot about the history of edinburgh, you did a great job and it was so much fun. Love your humor. And Austria got one point > Dudelsack. We had a great time!! � BOOK THIS TOUR!!

User

Joined this tour with Angus. It was a highly informative and engaging tour with lots of information about Edinburgh and Scotland in general. Angus was funny, engaging, and full of information- a definite 5 stars for a tour guide. His level f energy and passion for what he does is contagious! Thanks!!!

User

James W was awesome! Informative, light, funny all combined to make this tour a must when in Edinburugh �

User

I went on the free walking tour with jen. She was the perfect cobination of fun and informative. I learned a lot about the city and scottish culture while having lots of fun. Jen is just an adorable person and amazing guide.I would have loved to do the tour of the castle too, but didnt have the time. Would recommend both Jen and the sandeman tour AND Scottland itself to everyone!

User

I went into the tour with the guide Jen. She was very informative and friendly at the same time. I have learnt a lot about Edinburgh, so I would recommend this tour to anyone!

User

I had already done the Free Tour of Edinburgh some years ago and was really happy with the service, so when I decided to do it again with a friend who didn't know the city yet, I knew I could expect good quality.

We were on Adam's tour last Thursday, and frankly, I was blown away by how good it was and by how much better it was than the tour I had already done and that I had actually really liked. Even my friend, who hadn't been particularly keen on doing a guided tour, absolutely loved it and said that the 2.5 hours had passed much too quickly.

Adam was fun, enthusiastic and very knowledgeable. He was more than happy to answer all questions, tried to connect to all members of the group individually and helped us out with great pub and restaurant recommendations.

It was hands down the best tour I've ever been on! Highly recommend! If you get the chance, try to get Adam as your guide.

User

I am Daisy from Malaysia, I got the pamphlet at Hotel I was staying and booked a free tour. It was a winderful tour and very informative. Our guide was Charlotte. She made sure we understood what she was talking about.



Thanks for the wonderful morning I had with the group.



Keep up the good job

User

David Maitland was awesome!! Very informative and entertaining story telling of Edinburgh’s history. It has been the best city walking tour I’ve experienced.

User

Best tour!!! Loved our guide Jen was the best, she made the tour come to life.. to Jen's mom your daughter is beautiful and smart you must be proud.

User

Angus, our guide tour was fantastic! Full of histories !! Singer too!! A day to remember!

User

Amazing tour, very informative and so many cool places to see! Our guide Alisdair was such a legend. Super funny and friendly, he had me laughing the whole time. He was very interactive with the group and clearly very passionate about the city. He made me fall in love with Edinburgh, the history and made me realize how much more there is to see. I had such a good time! Thank you Alisdair for the best afternoon.

User

Amazing tour! Adam made the tour not only informative but so much fun! His knowledge of this beautiful city is next to none. Will definitely be recommending this tour to others. �

More about Sandemans New Edinburgh Tours

Sandemans New Edinburgh Tours is located at 124 High Street, EH1 1QS Edinburgh, United Kingdom
0049 3051050030
http://www.newedinburghtours.com