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Edinburgh Walking Tours with Locals: Private & 100% Personalized
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Visiting an unfamiliar city without knowing anyone there usually means relying on travel guides. Get a more personal experience in Edinburgh by spending time with a local Edinburgher who customizes your private, bespoke tour to your own interests. Go off the beaten path and discover locals' favorite spots.
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$113.72
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$113.72
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Edinburgh Private Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
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Discover the secrets of Edinburgh as a local host accompanies you during this private, personalized experience. Learn about a more authentic side to the city that many travelers won’t see, visiting both popular attractions and hidden spots over the course of a day. The schedule is flexible, so make your own sightseeing suggestions or take advantage of your host’s insider insight and recommendations.
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$181.93
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$181.93
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Edinburgh Castle to Arthur's Seat Tour with a Local: Private & 100% Personalized
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Kickstart your stay in Scotland’s capital city on a private and personalized tour that provides a great introduction to Edinburgh for first-time visitors. Rather than following a set schedule, you’ll collaborate with your guide to create an itinerary that’s suited to your interests. Plus, you can choose to explore on foot or by vehicle.
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$85.29
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$85.29
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Edinburgh Hidden Gems Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized & Private
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Discover the hidden secrets of one of Scotland’s oldest cities on this Edinburgh walking and sightseeing tour. Take in top attractions such as the UNESCO–listed Old Town and the ancient Royal Mile, and listen as your guide shares insight into their colorful—and sometimes gruesome—history. Plan your itinerary to hit the highlights of most interest, and learn about sides of Edinburgh many visitors miss.
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$85.29
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$85.29
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The Royal Military Tattoo Edinburgh City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner
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Edinburgh is at its busiest during the Royal Military Tattoo but you can get away from the crowds on this private guided tour. Traveling in minibus in the company of just your party and a guide, explore the city streets from the medieval Old Town to the Georgian New Town before heading out of town to Rosslyn Chapel. Enjoy a 4-course dinner back in the city before taking your reserved seats for the spectacle that is the Military Tattoo, an unforgettable evening of music, ceremony, and dance.
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$531.49
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Old Curiosity's Gin Lounge Secret Garden and Distillery Experience
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Delve into UNESCO–listed Edinburgh’s thriving gin-making and distillery scene on this tasting tour. Make your way to The Old Curiosity's Gin Lounge in Edinburgh, and see how the geraniums, irises, and roses are hand-picked in the gin garden for drying. Listen as your host takes you through the distilling, bottling, and labelling processes, and sample the many different gins in production.
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$23.70
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$23.70

Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized
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Follow a local whisky enthusiast to the best watering holes in Edinburgh with this Scotch whisky experience. Taste several single malt whiskys from across Scotland and learn how Scotch whisky is made. Visit a traditional whisky cellar and a historic pub to get a feel for Edinburgh’s bar atmosphere as you try whisky selected by your local guide.
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$150.67
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$150.67
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Private Tour Guide Edinburgh: 100% Personalized, See the City Unscripted
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Make sure you see all the spots you wanted to in Edinburgh on this personalized tour led by a private guide. Your customized itinerary takes you to the places you request, and your guide's commentary is based on your interests. You can go to famous locations, such as Edinburgh Castle to see Scotland’s crown jewels, or you can choose to go to areas known only by locals.
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$71.07
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$71.07
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Edinburgh Night Tour with a Local: Private & 100% Personalized
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See Edinburgh through the eyes of a local on a private evening tour that offers an authentic glimpse into the nightlife scene of the Scottish capital. You can tailor your itinerary according to your interests, whether they lie in speakeasy-style bars, live music, or whiskey specialists, and receive the undivided attention of your private guide.
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$170.57
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$170.57
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1 Day Malt Whisky, Craft Gin, & Craft Beer Tour
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Get a comprehensive taste of Scotland's distilling and brewing scene without the chassle of arranging transport between places on this tour from Edinburgh. In a small group of no more than 16, travel to Glenturret Distillery in Stirlingshire, home to the Famous Grouse brand; then on to Trossachs Distillery, home of McQueen Gin, and finally Allanwater Brewery in Bridge of Allan. Sample whisky, gin, and beer at each site, free of the worries of driving.
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$117.98
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$117.98

Highland whisky tour - Half day from Edinburgh
The best way to spend a morning while in Scotland.
A whisky tour from Edinburgh to the Highlands of Scotland.
The only tour from that visits a Highland distillery and returns to Edinburgh within 3.5 hours.
Learn from the local highland whisky experts and take a tour round our beautiful distilleries.
Sample the water of life straight from the source!
We will visit one of the following distilleries: Deanston, Tullibardine, Glengoyne or Glenturret.
+Depart Edinburgh at 8:30am.
+Visit one Highland distilleries and join their tours, have some whisky samples and enjoy the surroundings of the Scottish highlands.
+Drive back to Edinburgh
+Return around 12:15pm
Covid precautions taken and government guidance followed. Any questions, please contact.
Tour runs daily.
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$91.15
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$91.15
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Hand sanitizer available to travelers and staff
Regularly sanitized high-traffic areas
Transportation vehicles regularly sanitized
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Edinburgh Like a Local: Customized Private Tour
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Get to know the city through the eyes of a passionate local. With no set itinerary, you can customize the tour or leave it up to the local for an insightful introduction to the city. Make travel about the people you meet not just the places you see. With our walking tours, you’ll skip the mundane historical tours and discover the city through a local’s eyes. Experience a tour that will transform the way you travel to make it as much about the people you meet, as it is the places you see. Our local guides (Lokafyers) are passionate about their city and eager to share their knowledge and perspective. Since Lokafyers are not professional guides and tour occasionally, they provide an experience that’s authentic and personal, like a friend showing you around their city. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident that you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay.
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$39.47
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$39.47
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Social distancing enforced throughout experience
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Explore Edinburgh's Landscapes
Escape the city center and discover some of Edinburgh’s most impressive natural landscapes—all of which are within easy reach of the capital—on a private tour that guarantees the undivided attention of your guide. Depending on your fitness level, choose to conquer either challenging peaks or gentle coastal trails.
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$113.72
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$113.72
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Day Trip To South Queensferry With A Local: Private & Personalized
Catch a train with one of our friendly local hosts and push off to South Queensferry for an idyllic day in this picturesque little fishing village. You’ll amble through the tiny town, see the world-famous Forth Bridge and enjoy views over the harbor. Enjoy a traditional lunch in a historic pub like the Anchor Inn or stroll along the cobbled Queensferry High Street while your host shares some local knowledge.
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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$238.47
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$238.47
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Edinburgh Layover Tour with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
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.
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$184.77
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$184.77
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Edinburgh Shore Excursion with a Local: 100% Personalized & Private
Make the most of your time on land. Even if you have only a short time in Edinburgh, you can squeeze in some sightseeing on this private tour. With the flexibility to customize the tour to your own interests, you can be sure that you won't waste any of your precious time.
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$235.60
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$235.60
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Shore Excursion Royal Military Tattoo City Tour Rosslyn Chapel and Dinner
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Maximize time in Edinburgh on a private full-day shore excursion including pick-up at the cruise terminal. Explore the Old Town on foot, hearing stories from your local guide as you see the Royal Mile. Visit the 15th century Rosslyn Chapel and taste traditional Scottish fare in a historic pub before heading to Edinburgh Castle for reserved seating to see the Royal Edinburgh Military Tattoo.
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$531.49
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$531.49

Edinburgh Gin Tours with Locals: Private & 100% Personalized
Love gin? Love history? Love it even more when they both coincide? Then come along with one of our local hosts and find out everything you wanted to know about gin and learn about its fascinating history and the dark side of its history too.
On this experience join your local host, a self-proclaimed gin savant and sample examples of great gins from all around Edinburgh and beyond.
You will visit a local independent gin distillery and bar and learn about the gin distilling process. Stroll through the gin triangle area in Edinburgh and learn about the history of distilling in the area going back hundreds of years. You will also learn about the different styles of gin and the botanicals that make them different, get to know your local host and enjoy their company as you stroll through the streets together and discover the variety of gin there is in the world and tailor your personal tastes to your perfect gin.
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$141.95
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$141.95
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