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
Ellen
Apr 2025
Gee's relatability. We felt very comfortable with him.
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Jennifer
Apr 2025
Ross
Apr 2025
Really great customizable tour. Tom was friendly, enthusiastic, highly knowledgeable and tailored stories and sites perfectly to keep our 7 and 10 year old engaged — so much so that they were sad when the tour ended. A+ all the way!
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Kevin
Apr 2025
Our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable of the area and he showed us and educated us about the area. The kilt was a nice touch. Definitely would recommend this private tour. It does include alot of walking.
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Don
Apr 2025
This was an exceptional experience. Edinburgh is a fascinating city with a dramatic history. Gains is a superb guide with an amazing grasp of the historic and “hidden gems” of the city. He has a PhD understanding coupled with a pleasant and friendly manner. We couldn’t have asked for a better experience.
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Jodi
Apr 2025
If you are a gin lover, this is the tour for you and if you are really lucky you will get James as your guide. Once he found out where we were staying he adjusted to meet us at our hotel. We visited 3 great gin pubs and gained so much knowledge about how gin is made, the different blends, why it came to be in Scotland, and also learned a lot of Scottish history and culture along the way. This is a must do tour!!!!
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