Why choose this Edinburgh tour ?

You’ll bust out of the airport and explore some of Edinburgh with our local host as you wait for your connecting flight. Swap airport food for some fresh market produce, discover a few city sights like Edinburgh Castle or stretch your legs in the beautiful Holyrood Park. Walk down the Royal Mile, passing quaint cafes, museums, and shops and see as much as you can during your layover.

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.



Make the most of your Edinburgh adventure

What makes Edinburgh Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private a unique experience ?

Don’t waste your layover in Edinburgh – explore iconic sights like Edinburgh Castle, Scott Monument or Holyrood Park

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

Walk down the Royal Mile, passing quaint cafes, museums, and shops on the way

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

With a host’s tips and savvy, make the most of the time you have in Edinburgh – visit a secret garden or hidden close (the Scottish word for an alley) like World’s End Close

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

Pop into Crombies, the butcher with the award for the best Scotch pie in the country!
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

Swap airport food for an authentic local meal – why not have some haggis at Whiski Bar, an authentic pub with great haggis
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

Tour Description & 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


Options To Choose for Your Trip:

  • EDINBURGH-LAYOVER (5 HOURS)
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Edinburgh Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private Inclusions:

Included with Your Ticket

  • Pick up and drop off at the airport by taxi
  • 5 hours with a host (including travel time)
  • Walking experience
  • 100% Private and personalized itinerary

Not Included

  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
  • Gratuities (optional)

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Special Instructions:

    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.

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  • This Tour is Provided by City Unscripted.
  • Tour Timezone & Starts at Europe/London.
  • Mobile or paper ticket accepted.
  • For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
  • Minimum 1 Travelers is required to book.
  • Maximum 8 Travelers is accepted for booking.