Full day in Edinburgh with a local
The Edinburgh you want to experience in a day! See the main sites, taste the diverse food scene or go off the tourist trail. It's totally up to you!
Match with one of our local hosts
Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
100% Flexible: Adapt in real time
Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
8 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, 30-34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2LLCancellation:
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.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Spend a full day in Edinburgh with a host, who will customise an experience of the highland capital
- See the real Edinburgh through the eyes of your host, a local, but also manage to tick off some of the main tourist attractions
- Explore a local neighbourhoods or the most famous areas of the city - the choice is yours
- Get tips from your host regarding other places in the city they think you should visit
- Stop for any drinks, meals or snacks at any place that catches your fancy, be it a food market, eatery or Scottish pub
What you’ll do
Oh, bonny Scotland. You’ll spend a day in Edinburgh with one of our friendly Edinburgh hosts, seeing what there is to see, eating what there is to eat, and just having a top time in general.
Edinburgh is a city of many delights - with poetry-inscribed pavements and zealous, story-telling bartenders in each pub - it really is a feeling rather than a mere place.
It is this, that your host will try to share with you. Of course, you might want to check out some of the main sites like the Edinburgh Castle, Royal Mile, Scott Monument, or Holyrood Park before taking a turn off the beaten path and allowing your host to share some of the less-touristy spots with you.
Take in the view from Calton Hill and see how seamlessly Edinburgh blends in with its green surrounds; settling comfortably atop the crags as it’s done for centuries.
Perhaps you’d like to discover Old Town together or sample some Scottish snacks at the Edinburgh Food Market.
We’re talking fresh produce, famous beers, and (if you’re brave), some haggis. Enjoy making this historic city your own, with bonny memories and plenty of scotch, ye ken?
Real Stories, Real Connections
Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.
Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.
Posing with Edinburgh Castle's rugged beauty in the background.
Enjoying a colorful stroll through Edinburgh's vibrant streets.
Sharing smiles over a meal in a cozy Edinburgh café.
Admiring Edinburgh's historic statues under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.
Smiles abound in front of Edinburgh's gleaming distillery window.
Pausing outside a lively folk music bar in Edinburgh.
Enjoying a lively day beneath Edinburgh's historic architecture.
Exploring Edinburgh's vibrant streets under a patchwork of dramatic clouds.
Exploring Edinburgh under a bright blue sky, smiles all around.
Edinburgh Castle rises majestically above sunlit spring foliage.
Laughter and good food in a cozy Edinburgh pub.
A sunny day exploring the historic charm of Edinburgh's streets.
Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.
Bundled up warmly, they explore Edinburgh's rich historical settings.
Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.
Exploring the intricate stone beauty of Edinburgh's historic architecture.
Stopping by Greyfriars Bobby for a classic Edinburgh snapshot.
Sharing a cozy moment by the ornate Edinburgh fountain.
Enjoying a sunny stroll near Edinburgh's historic architecture.
Sharing smiles in a cozy Edinburgh pub.
Pausing for a cheerful photo under Edinburgh's striking architecture.
Basking in the sunshine at Edinburgh's iconic hilltop monument.
Strolling through Edinburgh's history with a view of the majestic spire.
Sunlight bathes Edinburgh Castle, peeking through springtime foliage.
Soaking up history under Edinburgh's towering cathedral spires.
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Enjoying the crisp Edinburgh air outside a local distillery.
Savoring local brews in a cozy Edinburgh pub corner.
Enjoying the lively atmosphere of an Edinburgh pub together.
Smiling faces and kilts under Edinburgh Castle's majestic presence.
Enjoying a relaxed afternoon drink in an Edinburgh pub.
