Escape the airport: see Edinburgh on your layover
Get picked up at the airport and swap the airport lounge for a tour of Edinburgh tailored to your schedule and wishes!
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:
5 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Edinburgh Airport, Edinburgh EH12 9DNCancellation:
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:
- Don't waste your layover in Edinburgh waiting at the airport, get out and see a bit of the city with a host
- With a host's tips and savvy, make the most of the time you have in Edinburgh
- Squeeze in some sightseeing and visit the city's highlights
- Swap airport food for an authentic local meal
- Let your host personalise an experience that fits your schedule and the places you'd most like to see
- Taxi pick up and drop off, so you don’t need to stress about missing your flight
What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences
What you’ll do
You’ll bust out of the airport (Bruce Willis style) and explore some of Edinburgh with your Edinburgh host as you wait for your connecting flight. Regardless of how long or short, your layover is, there’s no need to waste it sitting around. You’re in Edinburgh after all, and it’s your duty to explore it as fully as you can.
Swap in airport food for some fresh market produce, the lounge for Edinburgh Castle, or stretch your legs in the beautiful Holyrood Park.
On a limited-time excursion, you might want to climb Arthur’s Seat, a hilltop that affords a stunning panoramic view of the city and an overall impression of Edinburgh’s green natural surrounds.
Perhaps you’d like to wander through Old Town, discovering its come-hither stores, quaint coffee shops, and exciting vintage stores. If your layover is in the evening, there can be no better stop off than a traditional Scottish pub for a tumbler of the highland’s finest whiskey.
Just beware, don’t order Irish whiskey, whatever you do! Just kidding. Or are we…?
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.
Cherishing Memories at Greyfriars Bobby
Embrace by the Enchanted Fountain
Embracing History: A Stroll by the Ancient Rotunda
Warm Smiles in a Cozy Corner
Timeless Adventures at the Castle Gates
Sunshine and Smiles in Front of Majestic Columns
Majestic Towers: A Gateway to the Gothic Spire
View of Edinburgh Castle from a lower perspective with green trees in the foreground.
Group photo on the Royal Mile with St Giles' Cathedral behind.
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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.
