Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local

4.7
(99 reviews)

8 hours (approximately)
Offered in: English

Discover Edinburgh’s most famous attractions, and a few local gems along the way. Visit sites like Edinburgh Castle and Scott Monument as well as less touristy spots like Dean Village or Dr Neil’s Garden. And of course there’s always time for good food, so why not sample some whisky and local dishes in Old Town?

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

What's Included

100% Private and personalised experience
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
8 hours with a Local host
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities

Meeting and pickup

Meeting point

Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.

End point
This activity ends back at the meeting point.

Itinerary

Duration: 8 hours (approximately)
  • Scott Monument (Pass by)

    See the city's most iconic attractions in one day - Visit sites like Edinburgh Castle and Scott Monument as well as less touristy spots like Dean Village or Dr Neil’s Garden. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Your host will design a unique experience for you which takes in the city's highlights and caters to your interests - visit Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, which offers 360-degree panoramic over Edinburgh IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • Arthur's Seat (Pass by)

    Take a hike up to Arthur’s Seat with your host and see the highland capital from a different vantage point IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • Edinburgh Old Town (Pass by)

    Stroll the streets of Old Town with your host, sampling glasses of whisky from quaint Scottish pubs as you go IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free
  • (Pass by)

    Eat delicious Scottish dishes at places that are loved by locals, like a popular neighborhood street food market like Edinburgh Farmer’s Market IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

    Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
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Tags

Full-day Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Cultural Tours
Historical Tours
Walking Tours
City Tours
Likely to Sell Out
Viator Plus
Excellent Quality
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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