Kickstart your trip to Edinburgh
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.
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Be matched with a host based on your interests and preferences, to tailor your perfect day.
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Your host will fine-tune the experience in real time to match your mood.
Experience Overview
Time:
3 hoursWhat to expect:
Fully tailored to your preferencesLanguage:
Hosted in English (Other languages may be requested)Meeting point:
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh, 30-34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh EH2 2LLCancellation:
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.
What’s Included:
What’s Excluded:
Key Highlights:
- Familiarize yourself with the best ways to navigate Edinburgh and orientate yourself with a host by your side
- See the most famous attractions in the area you would like to explore
- Ask any questions you have about exploring Edinburgh and where your host think you should visit
- Get tip-offs on local favorites - from bars to markets and everything in between
What you’ll do
Welcome to Edinburgh! Don’t worry about getting lost, looking lost, or feeling lost because one of our hosts has got you covered.
You will spend a few hours with them orientating yourself in this beautiful, antique city that just has so much to offer - from quirky bookshops to cozy pubs, and the poetry-inscribed streets in between.
Perched atop crags and blending seamlessly into its environment, Edinburgh has captured our hearts, and we know it will capture yours too!
With a little help from your host, you’ll be able to tell your lochs from your hillocks in no time. Let them show you the best ways to get around, or perhaps you’d prefer to take in a few of the city’s main attractions together?
Lord it over the city in Edinburgh Castle, strut your stuff down the Royal Mile, or simply just explore your neighborhood together, finding some obscure spots that make you giddy with excitement.
Whatever you like, this experience is about finding your feet in the highland’s heart and kickstarting your trip to Edinburgh.
Real Stories, Real Connections
Smiling together under Edinburgh's clear blue skies.
Enjoying a sunny day outside Edinburgh's historic museum.
Posing with Edinburgh Castle's rugged beauty in the background.
Enjoying a colorful stroll through Edinburgh's vibrant streets.
Sharing smiles over a meal in a cozy Edinburgh café.
Admiring Edinburgh's historic statues under a blue, cloud-streaked sky.
Smiles abound in front of Edinburgh's gleaming distillery window.
Pausing outside a lively folk music bar in Edinburgh.
Enjoying a lively day beneath Edinburgh's historic architecture.
Exploring Edinburgh's vibrant streets under a patchwork of dramatic clouds.
Exploring Edinburgh under a bright blue sky, smiles all around.
Edinburgh Castle rises majestically above sunlit spring foliage.
Laughter and good food in a cozy Edinburgh pub.
A sunny day exploring the historic charm of Edinburgh's streets.
Enjoying a sunny bench break with a friendly bear companion.
Bundled up warmly, they explore Edinburgh's rich historical settings.
Bundled up in Edinburgh against the dramatic castle backdrop.
Exploring the intricate stone beauty of Edinburgh's historic architecture.
Cherishing Memories at Greyfriars Bobby
Embrace by the Enchanted Fountain
Embracing History: A Stroll by the Ancient Rotunda
Warm Smiles in a Cozy Corner
Timeless Adventures at the Castle Gates
Sunshine and Smiles in Front of Majestic Columns
Majestic Towers: A Gateway to the Gothic Spire
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.
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Enjoying the crisp Edinburgh air outside a local distillery.
Savoring local brews in a cozy Edinburgh pub corner.
Enjoying the lively atmosphere of an Edinburgh pub together.
Smiling faces and kilts under Edinburgh Castle's majestic presence.
Enjoying a relaxed afternoon drink in an Edinburgh pub.
