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Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

5.0 (6 reviews) 4 hours Free cancellation Private tour
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Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

About this activity

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends. Stroll through the cobbled streets of Old Town, Visit Edinburgh Castle or World of Illusions. Explore the city, discover a family-friendly neighborhood and feast on local food! Just let us know what your family's style is!

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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At a glance

Duration
4 hours
Confirmation
Instant confirmation
Ticket
Mobile or paper ticket accepted
Group
Your group only
People per booking
1–8
Guide
English
Operated by
City Unscripted

Ages: Children (0–12 years) · Adults (13–99 years)

What is included

Included

  • Included: Hotel meet-up (available on request for central locations)
  • Included: Private and personalized experience
  • Included: Walking experience
  • Included: 4 hours with a Host

Not included

  • Not included: Food and drinks
  • Not included: Tickets to any attractions
  • Not included: Transportation costs
  • Not included: Gratuities

Itinerary

  1. Arthur's Seat

    Passing by

    Climb Arthur’s Seat, an extinct volcano, which offers amazing views over the city

    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

  2. Camera Obscura and World of Illusions

    Passing by

    Whether your kids are 5 or 15, your host will come up with places they know you’ll all love - visit Camera Obscura and the World of Illusions, a fun way to learn about the city and its history

    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

  3. Edinburgh Castle

    Passing by

    Enjoy an experience that's tailored to your whole family's interests - feeling feudal? Pay a visit to the historic Edinburgh Castle

    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

  4. National Museum of Scotland

    Passing by

    Visit exciting interactive museums, like the National Museum of Scotland

    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

Meeting point and pickup

Everyone meets at the meeting point.

Meeting point

  • 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.

End point

  • 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.

Using your ticket

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.

Cancellation

Free cancellation

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

If you cancel You get back
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Less than a day before 0%

Good to know

  • 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 lost

  • 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.

Traveller ratings

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