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Edinburgh Hidden Gems Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized & Private

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Overview

You’ll follow our local Edinburgh host through the quirky, cranky, swanky, antique streets of this utterly charming Scottish city. But hush now, because they’ll be taking you on an experience off the tourist trail and sharing some local secrets. Stroll through a secret garden and discover hidden alleys like World’s End Close or visit a pub with its own four-legged guardian.

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.

What's Included

  • Walking experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
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Meeting Location

Meeting point

Waverley Steps
Edinburgh EH1 1BQ, UK

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Detailed check-in instructions, including the exact address, are provided with your booking confirmation.

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This activity ends back at the meeting point.

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What To Expect

Greyfriars Bobby's Bar (Pass By)

Spend 5 hours with a host in Edinburgh and discover a side to the city that’s a little more down-to-earth and locally-frequented - maybe visit a pub well-known amongst locals with its own four-legged guardianIMPORTANT: 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
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The Secret Beauty Garden (Pass By)

Stroll through a secret garden and discover hidden closes (the Scottish word for alley) like World’s End CloseIMPORTANT: 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
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City Art Centre (Pass By)

Check out art, photography, and design exhibitions at the City Art CentreIMPORTANT: 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
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Georgian House (Pass By)

Get a unique take on the city as you explore it with your host, a local who will show you secret Edinburgh - visit The Georgian House and experience how wealthy Edinburgh residents lived in the mid 18th centuryIMPORTANT: 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
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The Stand Comedy Club (Pass By)

See the real Edinburgh that you wouldn't find in a guidebook - what about a stand-up comedy routine at the Stand Comedy Club?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
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Additional Info

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Frequently Asked Questions

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Hidden Gems Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized & Private?

A: You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund. For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST). Read more Apr 2025

Cancellation Policy

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.

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Activity code: C-30791P552

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Q: What is the cancellation policy for the Edinburgh Hidden Gems Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized & Private?
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You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the tour for a full refund.
  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the tour start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the tour start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the tour local time (BST).
Apr 2025
Q: What's included in the price?
A:
The following is included:
  • Walking experience.
  • 3 hours with a host.
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location).
  • Private and personalised itinerary.
The following is NOT included:
  • Food and drinks.
  • Tickets to any attractions.
  • Transportation costs.
  • Gratuities (optional).
Apr 2025
Q: What is the minimum age for this tour?
A:

The minimum age to participate is 7. This tour requires at least one adult to accompany children..

Apr 2025
Q: My date is not available in the calendar, I am just checking to see if it is available?
A:

If a date or time is not listed on the calendar, it’s sold out or unavailable for another reason. Support cannot assist further if a date or time is not on the calendar.

If you find a date and time that works for you, book it NOW because things always sell out at this time of year.

Apr 2025
Q: Is this an accessible tour?
A:

Accessibility information for the Edinburgh Hidden Gems Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized & Private is as follows:

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Apr 2025
Q: Where is the meeting point for this activity?
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Detailed check-in instructions – including meeting point address, Google map, and parking information – for Edinburgh Hidden Gems Tours with Locals: 100% Personalized & Private will be included in your confirmation email from City Boat Tours. Please be sure to double and triple check your email address is correct at checkout so this important email makes its way to you!

 

 

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  • Walking experience
  • 3 hours with a host
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalised itinerary
  • Food and drinks
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation costs
  • Gratuities (optional)

Additional Info

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American Museum of Natural History Admission Ticket

  • Confirmation is instant and will be received at time of booking
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

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  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the tour start time will not be accepted.
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