Edinburgh
Full day in Edinburgh with a local
Flexible Full-Day Discovery • 8 hours
5.0
(32)
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!
What makes this experience special
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 to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
8 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
Private and personalised experience
8 hours with a host
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
Walking experience
What’s not included
Food and drinks
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
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?
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 this experience
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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Allen
May 2025
We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Jill. She was very personable and knowledgeable. Having a personal guide enabled us to easily navigate the back streets and “Closes” of Edinburgh. We visited the National Gallery and National Museum which greatly expanded our understanding of Edinburgh and Scotland. Highly recommend!!!
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Timothy
May 2025
Colin’s knowledge, humour and the pacing of the tour were all perfect
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Song
Oct 2024
He was a very pleasant and friendly guide. I would like to use him again. I will return to my home country with good memories.
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John
Aug 2024
Excellent experience with tour guide Colin who is delightful company and very knowledgeable and entertaining. I took the full day tour and recommend without hesitation. Saw part of Edinburgh that I would otherwise never think of.
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Thomas
Aug 2024
My wife and I had an absolutely wonderful experience discovering Edinburgh thanks to Joe Pryor. His knowledge of the city was outstanding but his wit, charm, and literary voice put it over the top! Thanks to his attention to geographical details we were easily able to navigate the city on our subsequent days here like pseudo locals. We were sorry when our time together concluded. If/when we return we will seek out Joe.
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