Icons & Secrets
5 (41)

Explore Edinburgh's landscapes

4 hours English
5 (41)
100% Personalized

Explore Edinburgh’s stunning natural surroundings from trails up Arthur’s Seat to catch sight of the city from above, to the windswept coastal paths.

How It Works

Book your date

Choose your preferred date, start time and group size for your experience.

Share your interests

Complete your personalisation form after booking, for a tailored experience.

Explore with your matched host

We match you with a local host who shapes the route around you.

Experience Overview

Time:

4 hours

What to expect:

Fully tailored to your preferences

Language:

Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)

Meeting point:

Your hotel/apartment or any other central location

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 personalised experience
4 hours with a host
Walking experience
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drink
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Edinburgh Experiences

We had the best time! We came in on a cruise ship and met Doug at the Queensferry pier. From there we took a cab to Edinburgh by the Royal Botanical Garden, which is lovely. From there we toured new town, old town, Tons of castles, toured the royal mile, had a beer or two in the pubs. Doug was very knowledgeable and shared a lot of history. The tour was customized to what we wanted and he was very accommodating. Excellent time!

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Tracey
Edinburgh

Andre was wonderful! We learned so much in this private walking tour. He made sure we were near the castle at 1 since my daughter wanted to hear and see the cannon. He showed us the clock that has all the different things in it. He made 6 hours go by quickly.

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Stephanie
Edinburgh

With Richard we had a great experience with in Edinburgh. What stood out immediately was how well-structured and efficient the tour was no wasted time, but never felt rushed. Richards combined strong historical knowledge with engaging storytelling, which made the city feel alive rather than just a series of landmarks. He was also very good at reading us a family so adjusting pace, answering questions thoughtfully, and adding small details you wouldn’t get from a typical scripted tour. Overall, this was a high-quality experience and easily one of the better city tours I’ve done. I would recommend it to anyone visiting Edinburgh who wants more than just surface-level information.

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Ayhan
Edinburgh

Giselle was amazing! She took me for a 4 hour tour around Edinburgh so that I could capture images of the city in off the beaten track locations. I came away with not only all the images I was hoping for, but the tour was couched in fascinating historical, architectural, and cultural information. Giselle was the best and I would recommend her highly!

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Susan
New York

My guide was wonderful. He clearly had a lot of passion for Scottish history, and he explained everything so well! Two thumbs up!

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Kelli
Edinburgh

Sarah was the single most wonderful tour guide I have had in my lifetime of travelling (36 countries & counting)! My boyfriend and I toured Edinburgh with her for an afternoon, and she was very knowledgeable and friendly! We learned so much about the city in our 4 hours with her. In the end, it felt like we truly made a new best friend. I cannot say enough about Sarah and highly recommend her for anyone looking for a fun and informative tour guide while in Scotland. Grazie mille, Sarah!

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Chelsea
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.
Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.

Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.

Enjoying a colorful stroll through Edinburgh's vibrant streets.

Enjoying a colorful stroll through Edinburgh's vibrant streets.

Sharing smiles over a meal in a cozy Edinburgh café.

Sharing smiles over a meal in a cozy Edinburgh café.

Admiring Edinburgh's historic statues under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.

Admiring Edinburgh's historic statues under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.

Smiles abound in front of Edinburgh's gleaming distillery window.

Smiles abound in front of Edinburgh's gleaming distillery window.

Pausing outside a lively folk music bar in Edinburgh.

Pausing outside a lively folk music bar in Edinburgh.

Enjoying a lively day beneath Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Enjoying a lively day beneath Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Exploring Edinburgh's vibrant streets under a patchwork of dramatic clouds.

Exploring Edinburgh's vibrant streets under a patchwork of dramatic clouds.

Exploring Edinburgh under a bright blue sky, smiles all around.

Exploring Edinburgh under a bright blue sky, smiles all around.

Edinburgh Castle rises majestically above sunlit spring foliage.

Edinburgh Castle rises majestically above sunlit spring foliage.

Laughter and good food in a cozy Edinburgh pub.

Laughter and good food in a cozy Edinburgh pub.

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

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

Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.

Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.

Bundled up warmly, they explore Edinburgh's rich historical settings.

Bundled up warmly, they explore Edinburgh's rich historical settings.

Posing with Edinburgh Castle's rugged beauty in the background.

Posing with Edinburgh Castle's rugged beauty in the background.

Exploring the intricate stone beauty of Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Exploring the intricate stone beauty of Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Stopping by Greyfriars Bobby for a classic Edinburgh snapshot.

Stopping by Greyfriars Bobby for a classic Edinburgh snapshot.

Sharing a cozy moment by the ornate Edinburgh fountain.

Sharing a cozy moment by the ornate Edinburgh fountain.

Enjoying a sunny stroll near Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Enjoying a sunny stroll near Edinburgh's historic architecture.

Sharing smiles in a cozy Edinburgh pub.

Sharing smiles in a cozy Edinburgh pub.

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

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

Basking in the sunshine at Edinburgh's iconic hilltop monument.

Basking in the sunshine at Edinburgh's iconic hilltop monument.

Strolling through Edinburgh's history with a view of the majestic spire.

Strolling through Edinburgh's history with a view of the majestic spire.

Sunlight bathes Edinburgh Castle, peeking through springtime foliage.

Sunlight bathes Edinburgh Castle, peeking through springtime foliage.

Soaking up history under Edinburgh's towering cathedral spires.

Soaking up history under Edinburgh's towering cathedral spires.

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.

Relaxed smiles after discovering a hidden gem in Edinburgh.

Relaxed smiles after discovering a hidden gem in Edinburgh.

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Enjoying the crisp Edinburgh air outside a local distillery.

Enjoying the crisp Edinburgh air outside a local distillery.

Savoring local brews in a cozy Edinburgh pub corner.

Savoring local brews in a cozy Edinburgh pub corner.

Enjoying the lively atmosphere of an Edinburgh pub together.

Enjoying the lively atmosphere of an Edinburgh pub together.

Smiling faces and kilts under Edinburgh Castle's majestic presence.

Smiling faces and kilts under Edinburgh Castle's majestic presence.

Enjoying a relaxed afternoon drink in an Edinburgh pub.

Enjoying a relaxed afternoon drink in an Edinburgh pub.

A cozy evening in Edinburgh with drinks and warm smiles.

A cozy evening in Edinburgh with drinks and warm smiles.

Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.

Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.