Itinerary 1 itinerary
Day 1
Pick-up available: Pick-up point: . Beyond specified area: Transfer services are not available beyond the specified pick-up/drop-off area, This is a private walking experience. Your host will meet you at your selected hotel, and the tour will begin on foot. If you'd prefer to meet at a central location instead, please choose the meeting point option. If your hotel isn't on the list, simply select the central landmark option. Once you've booked, our Experience Planners will get in touch to confirm the meeting point and help with any final details to ensure a smooth and enjoyable start to your personalized tour. NO private vehicle is included. For longer distances, your host may suggest using public transport. Any transport costs can be settled on the day.Meet at meeting point: Harvey Nichols Edinburgh 30-34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Attractions and Activities: Freemason's Hall (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Explore a city where gothic spires pierce the skyline and centuries-old streets buzz with creativity. With a local host who knows Edinburgh beyond the guidebooks, you'll uncover its rich contrasts—charming villages beside royal avenues, quiet closes hiding bold stories, and neighborhoods alive with tradition and new ideas. This experience is shaped entirely around your interests and pace. After booking, you'll receive a short questionnaire to help us design the perfect route. Here are some locations that might shape your itinerary:
Attractions and Activities: Edinburgh New Town (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Start your walk in New Town, where broad streets, grand architecture, and peaceful gardens reflect Edinburgh's elegant transformation. Your host will highlight independent galleries, cultural institutions, and the civic vision that helped shape the city.
Attractions and Activities: Scott Monument (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Pause beneath this dramatic tribute to Sir Walter Scott and take in views that inspired a literary legacy. Your host will share how Edinburgh earned its title as the world's first UNESCO City of Literature.
Attractions and Activities: Royal Mile (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Venture along the Royal Mile, where historic buildings and shadowy closes tell the stories of monarchs, merchants, and city life through the centuries. This iconic stretch is Edinburgh's spine, and your host will bring it vividly to life.
Attractions and Activities: Grassmarket (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) This historic square offers sweeping views, colorful folklore, and vibrant local culture. Once a marketplace and site of public executions, Grassmarket is now a hub of creative energy and a window into the city's evolving identity.
Attractions and Activities: Dean Village (Free entry How to visit:No indoor visits) Tucked along the Water of Leith, Dean Village feels far removed from the city's bustle. With cobbled lanes and stone cottages, this tranquil enclave offers a picturesque glimpse into Edinburgh's past.
Guests leave on their own: Harvey Nichols EdinburghEnd the tour on your own and bring your trip to a happy conclusion 30-34 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
*Itinerary times are in the local time of the place of visit and may be subject to changes due to weather conditions, road conditions, and other factors. We appreciate your understanding.