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.

Walking is undoubtedly the best way to see the city so bring a sturdy pair of shoes to deal with the cobbled streets!

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 location

Cancellation

Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience

What 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 most

What 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?

Real Stories, Real Connections

See our hosts and guests creating memories

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What travelers think of this experience

Fiona, Jan 2025

Our guide, Gee, asked us at the beginning of the tour what we would like to see, and then decided what to show us based on that. We saw a diverse range of things, including the graveyard, Edinburgh castel, the old town, and the new town.

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Lui, Jan 2025

Absolutely loved Edinburgh. All of our guides were marvelous. Such a warm, inviting city even in Winter! We had the pleasure of a guided walking tour around Edinburgh that gave us a fantastic overview of the city. We will be coming back soon!

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Lui, Jan 2025

Absolutely loved Edinburgh. All of our guides were marvelous. Such a warm, inviting city even in Winter! We had the pleasure of a guided walking tour around Edinburgh that gave us a fantastic overview of the city. We will be coming back soon!

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Ximena, Jan 2025

Hay que caminar harto pero es muy interesante la historia de la ciudad y los lugares, recomiendo ir al atardecer You have to walk a lot but the history of the city and the places is very interesting, I recommend going at sunset

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Violaine, Jan 2025

Great moment with a great tourguide.

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Jenny, Dec 2024

Our guide Doug was absolutely lovely and he really catered to our preferences. If you’re a Scotch lover or you want to venture out, this a tour you must do!

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