The Culinary Scene
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A night in Edinburgh with a local

4 hours English
5 (84)
100% Personalized

Explore beautiful Edinburgh after dark, guided by your host! From walking along the Royal Mile to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

Jen
Jen
Edgar
Edgar

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 itinerary
4 hours in the city with a host
Walking experience
2 drinks of your choice in a local bar
Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)

What’s Excluded:

Food and drinks in addition to any included above
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs
Gratuities (optional)

Key Highlights:

  • Join your host to explore Edinburgh after dark and enjoy a few drinks together
  • Begin your night at a local pub or hip bar, where you can enjoy a beer or Scotch whiskey
  • Explore a vibrant neighborhood, known for its nightlife, which your host will recommend depending on your taste
  • You could experience a classic Edinburgh pub crawl in the Cowgate, or bar hop around the LGBTQ neighborhood
  • If you feel like some swanky cocktails or wine in an elegant wine bar, your host knows just the place
  • Why not try something completely different, and spend your evening stargazing at the Royal Observatory? (It just so happens to have one of the best views of the whole city.)
  • Whatever you want from your night out in Edinburgh, let your host know and they’ll put together something magical for you

What travelers think of our Edinburgh experiences

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Sonia 27 May 2025

We had a great time with Michael. He is quite knowledgeable about the history of Edinburgh. He led us to some interesting places. He was quite knowledgeable about different gins and whiskeys. He introduced us to some interesting ones. He also gave us great recommendations during the tour and followed up with some others the next day.

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Jodi 17 April 2025

If you are a gin lover, this is the tour for you and if you are really lucky you will get James as your guide. Once he found out where we were staying he adjusted to meet us at our hotel. We visited 3 great gin pubs and gained so much knowledge about how gin is made, the different blends, why it came to be in Scotland, and also learned a lot of Scottish history and culture along the way. This is a must do tour!!!!

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Jodi 17 April 2025

If you are a gin lover, this is the tour for you and if you are really lucky you will get James as your guide. Once he found out where we were staying he adjusted to meet us at our hotel. We visited 3 great gin pubs and gained so much knowledge about how gin is made, the different blends, why it came to be in Scotland, and also learned a lot of Scottish history and culture along the way. This is a must do tour!!!!

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Joseph 12 September 2024

Thomas was a very knowledgeable tour guide who was able to answer all the questions that we peppered him with and gave us additional information that we didn’t know prior to our tour.

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Joseph 11 September 2024

It didn’t matter what question I asked. He had a answer for everything regarding the history of the town as well as Scotland’s history. He was very knowledgeable as well as pleasant.

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Sabena 19 August 2024

Tom was wonderful. He did a great job telling us about the history and culture of Scotland. He gave us some wonderful recommendations to explore.

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What you’ll do

Hold on to your kilts, because you’re about to join one of our Edinburgh hosts on a night out in Edinburgh!

Whether you’d like to club hop, bar crawl or you’re in for a more low-key night of stargazing at the Royal Observatory, the city caters to all tastes, and luckily so do we.

For an authentic night out, ask your host to take you to the Cowgate, a cozy pocket of the city filled with live music, quirky speakeasies, traditional pubs, and electric clubs.

There is of course The Dome in the fancy George Street for those that enjoy elegant cocktails and a more upmarket atmosphere, as well as the Pink Triangle, where you can dance the night away at one of Edinburgh’s LGBTQ hotspots. 

Although the night is entirely up to you, we encourage you to pop into a local pub where you’ll meet eccentric characters, hear some age-restricted jokes and enjoy heartfelt laughter as you’re welcomed with open arms.

Grab a bite to eat on your way home, and try out your best Scottish accent (not too loudly, lest you offend somebody) as you happily march back to your warm bed.

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.

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.

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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.