Icons & Secrets
5 (56)

Discover secret Edinburgh

3 hours English
5 (56)
100% Personalized

From a secret village to a roof top terrace with spectacular views of the city, your host will unlock the hidden gems you would miss on your own

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Niki
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Alice

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:

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 personalised experience
3 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:

  • Spend 3 hours with your host and discover hidden gems you would never find on your own
  • Get a unique take on the city with a local who will show you secret Edinburgh
  • See the real Edinburgh that you will not find in a guidebook
  • Eat and drink like a local, whether street food from a market or well-loved neighbourhood spot
  • Get tips from your host about other areas to explore during the rest of your stay in Edinburgh

What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences

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Richard 22 June 2025

Doug was a great guide. He was personable and had a great knowledge of Edinburgh and its history.

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James 4 August 2024

Our tour guide, Gains, was simply incredible. His expansive knowledge of all things Edinburgh related, coupled with his passion for history made the tour a wonderful experience.

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James 4 August 2024

Gains was simply incredible. His expansive knowledge of all things Edinburgh, coupled with his broad passion for history made the entire tour just wonderful.

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UHenningsen 12 September 2023

We had a great time on this exclusive Edinburgh City Tour! Our guide, Gwen, was very knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about the city’s history and its hidden gems and treasures. I feel that we gained a whole new appreciation for the city. I would absolutely recommend this tour, and Gwen as a tour guide to anyone.

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UHenningsen 12 September 2023

We had a great time on this exclusive Edinburgh City Tour! Our guide, Gwen, was very knowledgeable, we learnt a lot about the city’s history and its hidden gems and treasures. I feel that we gained a whole new appreciation for the city. I would absolutely recommend this tour, and Gwen as a tour guide to anyone

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Lee 7 April 2023

Really educational walk with a friendly and very knowledgeable guide, got to see other hidden treasures in the city that l had not heard about along with the usual spots, like Edinburg Castle and great recommendations for places to eat and shop for my next trip !! The hotel pick-up was really useful !! Helped me navigate the city for my other activities, Doug was amazing !!

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What you’ll do

Welcome to auld (old!) Edinburgh, where you’ll spend the better part of a day following your Edinburgh host through the quirky, cranky, swanky, antique streets of this utterly charming Scottish city.

But hush now, because they’ll be taking you on an experience off the tourist trail and sharing some local secrets - we won’t tell if you don’t.

Whether you’d like to visit a pub that comes with its own four-legged guardian, explore fascinating bookstores, uncover the oldest nooks in the most ancient of neighborhoods, or simply stroll through one of the parks that boast the brisk beauty of the highlands - the day is yours to dictate!

Unfortunately, you can’t dictate the weather in Scotland - it’s a tricky little sucker. But no matter. Wrap up in your warmest plaid and venture boldly forth.

Edinburgh is full of folklore and traditions that date back to its pagan roots.

 

Discover poetry on the pavements and inspire hearty laughs from the locals. We just ken you’ll have a wonderful time!

Real Stories, Real Connections

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.

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.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.

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.

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.

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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.