Edinburgh
Edinburgh arts and culture experience
Traditions & Heritage • 3 hours
5.0
(6)
Edinburgh arts and culture experience
Explore the internationally renowned arts scene in Edinburgh and immerse yourself in its rich culture with an art-savvy host.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Discover Edinburgh’s incredible arts and cultural scene with a local Edinburgh host who is passionate about their city’s creativity
- You could dive into Edinburgh’s literary legacy, or get to know its arts scene both past and present as you visit iconic and off-beat galleries together
- If you’re in town during the Edinburgh Fringe Festival, your host can help you decipher the dizzying program of events, help you choose shows they know you’ll love and share the coolest places to hang out during the festival with you
- Just let us know if your interest is art, music, literature or if you want to discover Edinburgh’s incredible festival scene, and your host will share it with you!
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
3 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience
What’s not included
Additional food and drink
Transport costs
Rainproof clothing
Meeting point
Your hotel/apartment or any other central locationCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
Discover Edinburgh’s incredible arts and cultural scene with a local Edinburgh host who can't wait to show you how creative the city can be.
You could delve into Edinburgh’s literary legacy and see where the great literate minds gained inspiration from, or discover its arts scene by visiting iconic and off-beat galleries.
You could also attend one of Edinburgh's legendary festivals, like the Fringe Festival, with your host to help you make the most of your time here.
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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See our hosts and guests creating memories
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What travelers think of this experience
Lori
Jun 2025
From the moment that we met with James throughout the four hours that we spent him, we could see his love for Scotland, his vast knowledge about the country’s ‘history and his willingness to share that with us. Out day was quite enlightening and a lot of fun I would highly recommend James to anybody who wants to spend a glorious day learning about what Scotland has to offer
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Marlayna
Jun 2025
We enjoyed our tour with Michael. He was a very kind man with many years of experience in the city. He showed us lots of small gardens and pointed out the highlights. Rather than being instructed, it felt like walking with a friend.
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Brenda
Jun 2025
Our tour with Michael Alexander was among our favorite tours of our UK trip! His knowledge was amazing .... he made the tour very interesting with his stories that brought history to life. He showed us some beautiful "off the beaten track" areas that the locals we knew here, didn’t know about. He kept the pace I requested and the activity level to match my health restrictions. HIGHLY recommend this tour!!!
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Marlayna
Jun 2025
We really enjoyed our tour with Michael! He is so knowledgeable, yet so laid-back and kind that we felt we were just walking with a friend. Four hours flew by in the blink of an eye.
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Vitalii
Jun 2025
The tour was amazing! Doug was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He tailored the walk to our interests and gave us great advice for the rest of our trip. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a real feel for the city of Edinburgh.
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Jacqueline
Jun 2025
Colin was exactly what our adventures needed. We meshed right in with the Edinburgh culture and we had a grand time! My mom sometimes needs a wheelchair because she can get a bit winded and he made all of it so easy for us. I highly recommend him if you enjoy stories and culture and knowledge and history, he is your man. Plus he showed up and kilt and made my day!!!
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