Half day in Edinburgh with a local
Half day in Edinburgh with a local

What you'll do

Settled in the rocky hills, Edinburgh offers everything from beautiful architecture (notably the university and parliament buildings) to stunning landscapes, and everything in between. 

You’ll join one of our Edinburgh hosts, and from here it’s up to you if you’d like to strut your stuff down the Royal Mile, or pay homage at the Scott Monument? Are you a landmark beeliner, or a leisurely wanderer? Just tell us your pace and we’ll stick to it. 

In a few hours, you could explore a single neighborhood thoroughly, like the historic stone buildings of the Old Town, or perhaps drop in at a local pub and listen to the bartender tell you all about Scotland’s history and the folklore that trickles through into city’s culture today.

Fall in love with this timeless relic of days gone by, and enjoy your host’s great company (we’re a little biased, but they really are great company).

  • Private & 100% personalized tour

  • 4 hours

  • Matched to your ideal host

  • Walking Tour

  • Hosted in English (On request: Bengali, French, Hindi, Italian, Spanish)

  • Meet at your accommodation or a central location

Experience outline

  • Spend half a day with your host and enjoy the sights, sounds and atmosphere of historic Edinburgh
  • Tick items off your ‘must see’ list and enjoy some spots off the beaten path, too
  • Discover the highlights of the neighbourhood you explore
  • Admire the stunning architecture, noticing how seamlessly it blends in with the rocky highlands
  • Absorb the city’s atmosphere and bask in the warm Edinburgh hospitality
  • Get to know your host and ask them about the city’s heritage and celtic folklore. Snag a few tips on where else they think you should visit in the city!

Things to know

What’s included

  • Private and personalised experience
  • 4 hours with a host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations).
  • Useful local knowledge and insight
  • Walking experience (if required, your host can suggest public transport or private taxi options)

What’s not included

  • Food and drink
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Cancellation

  • Cancel 7 days before the experience for a full refund
  • Worry-free cancellation terms: book with peace of mind knowing that you can cancel for free up to a day before the experience and receive a full refund.

Photos taken by our hosts and guests

City Unscripted guests photos

Reviews

    Doug was an absolute pleasure- and a treasure of knowledge. George and I enjoyed the tour and his company, immensely.

    May 2022

    George R

    We had Richard as a private guide. He is a great guide. He is very friendly and knowledgeable of Edinburgh. He educated us on a lot of JK Rowling ties to Edinburgh. He showed us some great places to eat along the way, too.

    February 2022

    Bryan A

    Managed to fit a lot into two hours as these guys were very enthusiastic and not afraid of a lot of walking! Saw the castle esplanade, Greyfriars Kirkyard, Edinburgh University, Calton Hill and the Scottish Parliament along with a few Harry Potter locations along the way. Got some nicely insightful questions and had some good chats about Edinburgh's festivals, the relative ages of various cities and the Scottish Enlightenment.

    August 2020

    Richard D

    Very enjoyable couple of hours going around Calton Hill, the Royal Mile and Greyfriars Kirkyard. Lots of interesting chats about the Scottish Enlightenment, Edinburgh’s history of crime and punishment and the city’s Harry Potter connections.

    August 2020

    Richard D

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