First Day Essentials
5.0 (148)

Kickstart your trip to Edinburgh

3 hours English
5.0 (148)
100% Personalized

The perfect 3-hour experience for your first day in Edinburgh. Get oriented and gain tips from your host to make the most of the rest of your visit.

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Jenny

Match with one of our local hosts

Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.

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100% Flexible: Adapt in real time

Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.

Experience Overview

Time:

3 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, 30-34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2LL

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.

What’s Included:

Private and personalized experience
3 hours with a Host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

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

Key Highlights:

  • Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Edinburgh and orientate yourself with a host by your side
  • See the most famous attractions in the area you would like to explore
  • Ask any questions you have about exploring Edinburgh and where your host think you should visit
  • Get tip-offs on local favorites - from bars to markets and everything in between

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Jocelyn 9 June 2026

Great!!

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Jeff 10 June 2026

Our walking tour of Edinburgh with James was excellent. His knowledge of the history of the city, combined with his engaging personality made for an memorable evening.

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Denise 8 June 2026

James was lovely, well informed, easy going and so nice! We really enjoyed ourselves. I highly recommend him.

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Keith 30 May 2026

James was very knowledgeable and made the tour extremely fun! We learned a lot about the city even after walking it on our own for 3 days.

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Dickie 22 May 2026

Cal was awesome and so knowledgeable about whisky and scotch. He curated the tour to our needs, and was very friendly. I appreciated how he had already prepared with the venues to be ready for our large size and the fact that we had a baby with us. We ended the tour at a BYOB Indian restaurant which was awesome. Thank you so much for the experience!!!

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Greg 22 May 2026

Andre was great! Very knowledgeable, customized the tour for what we wanted to see and learn about and generally, it was a really nice experience. Thanks Andre!

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What you’ll do

Welcome to Edinburgh! Don’t worry about getting lost, looking lost, or feeling lost because one of our hosts has got you covered.

You will spend a few hours with them orientating yourself in this beautiful, antique city that just has so much to offer - from quirky bookshops to cozy pubs, and the poetry-inscribed streets in between.

Perched atop crags and blending seamlessly into its environment, Edinburgh has captured our hearts, and we know it will capture yours too!

With a little help from your host, you’ll be able to tell your lochs from your hillocks in no time. Let them show you the best ways to get around, or perhaps you’d prefer to take in a few of the city’s main attractions together?

Lord it over the city in Edinburgh Castle, strut your stuff down the Royal Mile, or simply just explore your neighborhood together, finding some obscure spots that make you giddy with excitement.

Whatever you like, this experience is about finding your feet in the highland’s heart and kickstarting your trip to Edinburgh.

Real Stories, Real Connections

Exploring Edinburgh's rich history and architecture on a crisp morning.

Exploring Edinburgh's rich history and architecture on a crisp morning.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

A sunny day exploring the historic charm of Edinburgh's streets.

A sunny day exploring the historic charm of Edinburgh's streets.

Pausing for a cheerful photo under Edinburgh's striking architecture.

Pausing for a cheerful photo under Edinburgh's striking architecture.

A cheerful moment beside a historic Edinburgh landmark.

A cheerful moment beside a historic Edinburgh landmark.

Edinburgh Castle stands majestically against a clear blue sky.

Edinburgh Castle stands majestically against a clear blue sky.