Edinburgh Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (3 hrs) Discount Tickets

Overview

Edinburgh is a city that reveals itself in layers. One moment you are in a narrow medieval close, the next in a wide Georgian square, with the landscape rising unexpectedly around you. Exploring it well is not about following a set route, but about understanding how these contrasts connect. This experience is shaped to reflect that, moving through the city in a way that feels coherent rather than scripted. Your host brings context to what you see, drawing from lived experience to connect places, stories, and everyday life. The focus is not on covering as much as possible, but on making sense of what you encounter along the way. Before your experience begins, you will complete a short questionnaire so your host can understand your interests. They will then reach out directly to plan your time together, creating something flexible, personal, and grounded in how Edinburgh is actually experienced.

Meeting and Pickup

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

Inclusion

Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host

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

3-hour walking experience exploring Edinburgh's highlights and hidden gems

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

Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations

Exclusion

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

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

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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 questionnaire 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.