Edinburgh
Escape the airport: see Edinburgh on your layover
Layover Exploration • 5 hours
5.0
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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!
What makes this experience special
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 to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
5 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
100% private and personalised itinerary
5 hours with a Local Host (including travel time)
Round-trip airport transfers by public transport
Walking experience
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your host will meet you at Edinburgh airportCancellation
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
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…?
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
Jamie
Dec 2022
Great company to work with. Very easy to communicate. We had a great day with our tour guide, Doug!!
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Jamie
Dec 2022
Doug knows the city of Edinburgh very well. He showed us all around and answered all of our questions. We ended our day at his favorite pub! We had a great time!
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Marlayna
Jun 2025
We really enjoyed our tour with Michael! He is so knowledgeable, yet so laid-back and kind that we felt we were just walking with a friend. Four hours flew by in the blink of an eye.
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Vitalii
Jun 2025
The tour was amazing! Doug was incredibly knowledgeable and engaging. He tailored the walk to our interests and gave us great advice for the rest of our trip. I’d highly recommend this tour to anyone looking to get a real feel for the city of Edinburgh.
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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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Tanya
Jun 2025
Gwen was a fountain of knowledge and tailored the tour to our interests.
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