Edinburgh
Family day in Edinburgh with a local
Family-Friendly • 4 hours
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Family day in Edinburgh with a local
Discover the best of Edinburgh to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore.
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Join a host who knows the best family friendly spots in Edinburgh
- Whether your kids are 5 or 15, your host will come up with places they know you’ll all love
- Enjoy an experience that's tailored to your whole family's interests
- Visit exciting interactive museums, explore Edinburgh's parks or discover a family friendly neighborhood
- Get tips from your host about other great things to do as a family in Edinburgh
- Get recommendations for the best kid-friendly restaurants in the city
- Enjoy a stress free day where we take the reins and allow you to experience a bit of the authentic Edinburgh
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
4 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location )
What’s not included
Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
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
You’ll spend a few hours following your Edinburgh host around the beautiful city of Edinburgh, as they create a route for you that is just as unique as your family is!
Edinburgh is infinitely walkable thanks to its compact size, so not to worry about little legs getting tired. You and your tribe will love winding your way through the cobbled streets of Old Town. It feels just like something out of the middle ages, only with much better food.
Visit Edinburgh Castle if you’re feeling feudal, or if the heavens open (which they invariably do), check out an interactive museum.
If there’s energy to burn off, why not take a trip to Holyrood Park and climb Arthur’s Seat?
When you get hungry your host will take you to a cozy eatery, where the youngsters can tuck into a tasty, authentic Scottish meal.
They’ll be sure to take note of any dietary needs and don’t worry, we know that a “fussy eater” is a completely legitimate requirement with kids - although maybe you’ll want to try some haggis and hear the legend of the mythical haggis!
Pack your bag(pipes), kick back, and let us help you create special memories with your family to last a lifetime!
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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What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences
JOSE
May 2024
Doug was waiting for us at the meeting point at the agreed time. We walked together around the city explaining the most important aspects at each stop. Great stories and valuable historical information. He is an easy going and flexible guide who we recommend to contact, specially if you want to cover the best places of this beautiful city in a short time visit and at your own pace.
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Janelle
Jun 2023
The historical facts were great! She told us this crazy story in the church graveyard that was fascinating and our kids just loved!
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Samantha
May 2023
Lee was an amazing guide. We learned so much about the lovely city of Edinburg and there is so much to see and do. Lee worked in all of our requests, and I would recommend this tour to all my friends and family.
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Frederick
Oct 2022
Richard provided us with an excellent tour, and we truly enjoyed it! It was very informative, and we learned so much about Scotland’s history today! I would highly recommend Richard to anyone! Thank you so much again for going above and beyond our expectations today!
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Stefanie
May 2022
Fabulous tour and will definitely book Jen again when I return to Edinburgh. I had a tween and a toddler in a pushchair. Jen planned an itinerary which was pushchair accessible and that kept my tween fascinated. She has gone back to school full of information on Edinburghs history and culture. I also learnt lots and more importantly we all had fun. Jen is lovely and my toddler loved her (she doesn’t like anyone so that’s the highest recommendation you can get) If you are pondering over whether it is worth the money, it is! Book now and you will not regret it
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Stefanie
May 2022
I booked a walking tour for my toddler, tween & myself. As you can imagine, it’s quite hard to find something that interests all of us but Jen managed it! My daughter learnt more in 2 hours than she does in her school history lessons. It was perfectly tailored to us and such good fun! She really knows her history & Harry Potter if you are into that. We will definitely book Jen when we return to Edinburgh.
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