Family-Friendly
5 (82)

Family day in Edinburgh with a local

4 hours English
5 (82)
100% Personalized

Discover the best of Edinburgh to be enjoyed by the whole family on an experience tailored to by a host who knows what the kids will love to explore.

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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:

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)

Key Highlights:

  • Join a host who knows the best family friendly spots in Edinburgh
  • Whether your kids are 5 or 15, your host will come up with places they know you’ll all love
  • Enjoy an experience that's tailored to your whole family's interests
  • Visit exciting interactive museums, explore Edinburgh's parks or discover a family friendly neighborhood
  • Get tips from your host about other great things to do as a family in Edinburgh
  • Get recommendations for the best kid-friendly restaurants in the city
  • Enjoy a stress free day where we take the reins and allow you to experience a bit of the authentic Edinburgh

What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences

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JOSE 6 May 2024

Doug was waiting for us at the meeting point at the agreed time. We walked together around the city explaining the most important aspects at each stop. Great stories and valuable historical information. He is an easy going and flexible guide who we recommend to contact, specially if you want to cover the best places of this beautiful city in a short time visit and at your own pace.

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Janelle 11 June 2023

The historical facts were great! She told us this crazy story in the church graveyard that was fascinating and our kids just loved!

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Samantha 1 May 2023

Lee was an amazing guide. We learned so much about the lovely city of Edinburg and there is so much to see and do. Lee worked in all of our requests, and I would recommend this tour to all my friends and family.

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Frederick 4 October 2022

Richard provided us with an excellent tour, and we truly enjoyed it! It was very informative, and we learned so much about Scotland’s history today! I would highly recommend Richard to anyone! Thank you so much again for going above and beyond our expectations today!

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Stefanie 14 May 2022

Fabulous tour and will definitely book Jen again when I return to Edinburgh. I had a tween and a toddler in a pushchair. Jen planned an itinerary which was pushchair accessible and that kept my tween fascinated. She has gone back to school full of information on Edinburghs history and culture. I also learnt lots and more importantly we all had fun. Jen is lovely and my toddler loved her (she doesn’t like anyone so that’s the highest recommendation you can get) If you are pondering over whether it is worth the money, it is! Book now and you will not regret it

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Stefanie 10 May 2022

I booked a walking tour for my toddler, tween & myself. As you can imagine, it’s quite hard to find something that interests all of us but Jen managed it! My daughter learnt more in 2 hours than she does in her school history lessons. It was perfectly tailored to us and such good fun! She really knows her history & Harry Potter if you are into that. We will definitely book Jen when we return to Edinburgh.

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What you’ll do

You’ll spend a few hours following your Edinburgh host around the beautiful city of Edinburgh, as they create a route for you that is just as unique as your family is!

Edinburgh is infinitely walkable thanks to its compact size, so not to worry about little legs getting tired. You and your tribe will love winding your way through the cobbled streets of Old Town. It feels just like something out of the middle ages, only with much better food.

Visit Edinburgh Castle if you’re feeling feudal, or if the heavens open (which they invariably do), check out an interactive museum.

If there’s energy to burn off, why not take a trip to Holyrood Park and climb Arthur’s Seat?

When you get hungry your host will take you to a cozy eatery, where the youngsters can tuck into a tasty, authentic Scottish meal.

They’ll be sure to take note of any dietary needs and don’t worry, we know that a “fussy eater” is a completely legitimate requirement with kids - although maybe you’ll want to try some haggis and hear the legend of the mythical haggis! 

Pack your bag(pipes), kick back, and let us help you create special memories with your family to last a lifetime!

Real Stories, Real Connections

Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.

Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

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

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

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.

Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.

Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.

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

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

Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.

Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.

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

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

Cherishing Memories at Greyfriars Bobby

Cherishing Memories at Greyfriars Bobby

Embrace by the Enchanted Fountain

Embrace by the Enchanted Fountain

Embracing History: A Stroll by the Ancient Rotunda

Embracing History: A Stroll by the Ancient Rotunda

Warm Smiles in a Cozy Corner

Warm Smiles in a Cozy Corner

Timeless Adventures at the Castle Gates

Timeless Adventures at the Castle Gates

Sunshine and Smiles in Front of Majestic Columns

Sunshine and Smiles in Front of Majestic Columns

Majestic Towers: A Gateway to the Gothic Spire

Majestic Towers: A Gateway to the Gothic Spire

View of Edinburgh Castle from a lower perspective with green trees in the foreground.

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.

Group photo on the Royal Mile with St Giles' Cathedral behind.

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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.