First Day Essentials
5.0 (189)

Kickstart your trip to Edinburgh

3 hours English
5.0 (189)
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.

How It Works

Book your date

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

Share your interests

Complete your personalization 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:

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)
Mostly walking, with food, drinks, transport and entry fees paid separately unless stated.

Reviews of Our Edinburgh Experiences

Excellent tour and guide! We went to the Old Town and New Town. Very comprehensive tour.

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Barbara
Edinburgh

Iilia's extensive knowledge of the history, the people and the stories of the various sites and neighborhoods was excellent. Her sense of humor was great, too.

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Robert
Edinburgh

Lilia was very knowledgeable and accommodating. Excellent tour.

B
Barbara
Edinburgh

We felt like we were with a family member.. so easy to connect with!!

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Sharon
Edinburgh

Richard was very knowledgeable. Highly recommend! Plus, we were in Edinburgh during the Fringe Festival!

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Margie
Edinburgh

Collin was our guide and made the tour so enjoyable. We signed up for a three hour walking tour and he made those three hours fly by! He was quite knowledgeable about the city and answered all our questions. I would highly recommend him and this tour to others.

C
Chinyere
Edinburgh
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Edinburgh, Our Guests Way

Here are our guests exploring on a City Unscripted experience.
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.