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Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
$168.32
This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.

Overview

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you. Whether you're drawn to medieval intrigue, peaceful green corners, literary landmarks, or buzzing creative districts, your host will design a route that brings it all together.

After booking, you'll complete a short questionnaire so we can match you with a local who shares your interests. Together, you'll create a flexible, engaging itinerary filled with insight, character, and memorable moments that only a local perspective can offer.

The experience offers several options. This price includes:

2-hours Edinburgh Walking Tour
Duration: 2 hours
Pickup included
Tour guide
Language: English
Human tour guide

The experience offers several options, check yours above
  • Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central!
  • Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
  • Gratuities (optional)
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions

Meeting point
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Return details
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.

  • Explore a city where gothic spires pierce the skyline and centuries-old streets buzz with creativity. With a local host who knows Edinburgh beyond the guidebooks, you'll uncover its rich contrasts—charming villages beside royal avenues, quiet closes hiding bold stories, and neighborhoods alive with tradition and new ideas. This experience is shaped entirely around your interests and pace. After booking, you’ll receive a short questionnaire to help us design the perfect route. Here are some locations that might shape your itinerary: (pass by)
  • Start your walk in New Town, where broad streets, grand architecture, and peaceful gardens reflect Edinburgh’s elegant transformation. Your host will highlight independent galleries, cultural institutions, and the civic vision that helped shape the city. (pass by)
  • Pause beneath this dramatic tribute to Sir Walter Scott and take in views that inspired a literary legacy. Your host will share how Edinburgh earned its title as the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature. (pass by)
  • Venture along the Royal Mile, where historic buildings and shadowy closes tell the stories of monarchs, merchants, and city life through the centuries. This iconic stretch is Edinburgh’s spine, and your host will bring it vividly to life. (pass by)
  • This historic square offers sweeping views, colorful folklore, and vibrant local culture. Once a marketplace and site of public executions, Grassmarket is now a hub of creative energy and a window into the city’s evolving identity. (pass by)
  • Tucked along the Water of Leith, Dean Village feels far removed from the city’s bustle. With cobbled lanes and stone cottages, this tranquil enclave offers a picturesque glimpse into Edinburgh’s past. (pass by)

  • 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
  • This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
  • After booking, you'll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
  • This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
  • Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
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    Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

    Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
    $168.32
    This is an experience gift voucher. The recipient will book the experience after they redeem the gift voucher.
    How it works?
    01 You choose from 10,000+ experience gifts
    02 We deliver the eVoucher or the Physical box to the recipient
    03 Recipient books the experience and creates unforgettable memories!
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