Edinburgh Christmas Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide Discount Tickets

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Overview

Edinburgh's dramatic setting gives the Christmas season a character all its own. Historic streets, festive markets, seasonal traditions, and winter celebrations come together to create an atmosphere that feels distinctly Scottish while remaining deeply connected to the city's history and culture. Whether you're interested in Christmas markets, local festive traditions, seasonal food and drink, holiday shopping, or simply experiencing Edinburgh during one of its most atmospheric times of year, your host will tailor the experience around your interests. Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can learn more about your interests and prepare a personalized route. During your walk, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy an included hot chocolate, mulled wine, or soft drink while taking in the festive surroundings. Your plans remain flexible throughout the experience, allowing room for spontaneous discoveries and seasonal recommendations.

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Saint Andrew Square, Scotland, EH2 2LL, United Kingdom

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Pickup Information

This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.

Language Offered

English-GUIDE

Itinerary

1. Edinburgh
Christmas brings a distinctive atmosphere to Edinburgh, where historic streets, festive markets, seasonal traditions, and citywide celebrations transform the Scottish capital. Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can tailor the experience to your interests. Whether you'd like to focus on Christmas markets, festive food and drink, seasonal traditions, holiday shopping, winter illuminations, or discovering how Edinburgh celebrates the season, your route will be shaped around what interests you most. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience:
2. Princes Street Gardens
Explore the heart of Edinburgh's festive celebrations, where seasonal attractions, market stalls, and holiday displays create one of the city's most popular gathering places during Christmas.
3. Saint Andrew Square
Discover one of the focal points of Edinburgh's winter festivities, surrounded by seasonal decorations, festive installations, and a lively holiday atmosphere.
4. Edinburgh Christmas Market
Browse market stalls filled with artisan products, seasonal treats, handcrafted gifts, and local specialties while learning about the traditions that shape Christmas in Scotland.
5. Royal Mile
Wander through the historic heart of the Old Town, where centuries of history, festive decorations, and atmospheric closes provide a distinctive backdrop to the holiday season.
6. Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh
Discover one of Edinburgh's most celebrated seasonal attractions and learn about the winter traditions and festive displays that have become part of the city's Christmas celebrations.

Inclusion

Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience

A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink

Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central

Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local

Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Exclusion

Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions

Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)

Gratuities (optional)

Hotel drop off

Cancellation Policy

Check mark icon Refundable tickets

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

  • 100% refund if cancelled 1+ days before the start date
  • 0% refund if cancelled less than 1 day(s) before the start date

Additional Info

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections

After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.

This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.

Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.

Supplied by City Unscripted

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