Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local
Discover Edinburgh’s most famous attractions, and a few local gems along the way. Visit sites like Edinburgh Castle and Scott Monument as well as less touristy spots like Dean Village or Dr Neil’s Garden. And of course there’s always time for good food, so why not sample some whisky and local dishes in Old Town?
Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.
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Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local
What's included in Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local
(Subject to Option Inclusions)Itinerary
Scott MonumentPass-by Only
See the city's most iconic attractions in one day - Visit sites like Edinburgh Castle and Scott Monument as well as less touristy spots like Dean Village or Dr Neil’s Garden. IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Camera Obscura and World of IllusionsPass-by Only
Your host will design a unique experience for you which takes in the city's highlights and caters to your interests - visit Camera Obscura and World of Illusions, which offers 360-degree panoramic over Edinburgh IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Arthur's SeatPass-by Only
Take a hike up to Arthur’s Seat with your host and see the highland capital from a different vantage point IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalised experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences
Inclusions
- 100% Private and personalised experience
- Walking experience
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
- 8 hours with a Local host
- Food and drinks
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
- 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
- After booking, you will receive a short questionnaire, so you’ll be able to tell us more about your interests and preferences. Based on your responses you’ll be matched with a like-minded Local Host
- Meeting Point
- Your meeting point is flexible, and to be agreed with your Local Host. Meet-up at your hotel or accommodation can be requested, or your Local Host will meet you at a convenient location close to the start of your experience.
Meet
Pickup and Dropoff
You will make your own way to the meeting points
Meeting / End Points
- Upon booking your meeting point can be arranged (e.g. your hotel/accommodation), however this MUST be confirmed and agreed by the experience planners in advance.
Redeem
Ticket Redemption
We’ll be in touch within 24 hours after booking to find out more about your personality and interests so we can assign a like-minded local who will create a bespoke experience for you.
