Picturesque Travel
Cultural Experience | Expert | Educational | History | Art | Tourism
History and art tours, walks and talks in Edinburgh and beyond
Discover Picturesque Edinburgh
Step into the city Robert Louis Stevenson called “what Paris ought to be.”
We believe that history and art are best experienced where they belong – in the landscapes, galleries, and stories that shaped them. Our guided tours of Edinburgh, its art and history, invite you to see familiar places differently: to look closer, question more deeply, and leave inspired.
Our tours
Discover Edinburgh's galleries and the stories behind the country’s most celebrated portraits, paintings, and collections.
Combine a gallery visit with a walking tour through the heart of Edinburgh - allowing you to appreciate artwork in its geographical setting.
Design your own tour. Whether you’re drawn to fine art, architecture, or the city’s heritage, we can create a private tour tailored to your interests.
Guided tour highlights
Local Expertise & Knowledge
As social and cultural historians, we bring Scotland’s history, art, and culture to life with engaging stories and insider knowledge you wouldn’t get from a guidebook.
Personalised Tours
Every Picturesque Travel guided tour of Edinburgh's streets and galleries is personal and welcoming.
Authentic Scottish Discovery
From well-known landmarks to lesser-known places, we help visitors understand and appreciate Scotland - its art, heritage and culture - more fully.