Edinburgh
Escape the airport: see Edinburgh on your layover
Layover Exploration • 5 hours
5.0
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Escape the airport: see Edinburgh on your layover
Get picked up at the airport and swap the airport lounge for a tour of Edinburgh tailored to your schedule and wishes!
What makes this experience special
Key highlights
- Don't waste your layover in Edinburgh waiting at the airport, get out and see a bit of the city with a host
- With a host's tips and savvy, make the most of the time you have in Edinburgh
- Squeeze in some sightseeing and visit the city's highlights
- Swap airport food for an authentic local meal
- Let your host personalise an experience that fits your schedule and the places you'd most like to see
- Taxi pick up and drop off, so you don’t need to stress about missing your flight
What to know before you go
Here’s everything you need to know before your day unfolds.
5 hours
Fully tailored to your preferences
English Other languages may be requested
What’s included
100% private and personalised itinerary
5 hours with a Local Host (including travel time)
Pick up and drop off at the airport by taxi
Walking experience
What’s not included
Food and drinks
Tickets to any attractions
Transportation costs other than the ones included in the experience
Gratuities (optional)
Meeting point
Your host will meet you at Edinburgh airportCancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experienceWhat to bring
- We recommend wearing comfortable shoes and carrying a light bag for your essentials.
- Public transport may be used during the experience - please bring a travel card or small amount of cash for fares.
How your day could unfold
A flexible, unscripted experience designed entirely around your interests. Your host will adapt the day based on what excites you mostWhat you’ll do
You’ll bust out of the airport (Bruce Willis style) and explore some of Edinburgh with your Edinburgh host as you wait for your connecting flight. Regardless of how long or short, your layover is, there’s no need to waste it sitting around. You’re in Edinburgh after all, and it’s your duty to explore it as fully as you can.
Swap in airport food for some fresh market produce, the lounge for Edinburgh Castle, or stretch your legs in the beautiful Holyrood Park.
On a limited-time excursion, you might want to climb Arthur’s Seat, a hilltop that affords a stunning panoramic view of the city and an overall impression of Edinburgh’s green natural surrounds.
Perhaps you’d like to wander through Old Town, discovering its come-hither stores, quaint coffee shops, and exciting vintage stores. If your layover is in the evening, there can be no better stop off than a traditional Scottish pub for a tumbler of the highland’s finest whiskey.
Just beware, don’t order Irish whiskey, whatever you do! Just kidding. Or are we…?
1. Select a date
2. Select start time
3. Tailor your experience
Answer a few quick questions to help your host craft the perfect day tailored to you.
1. What’s your preferred hosting style?
2. How would you like the pace of your day?
3. What’s your walking comfort level?
4. Are you celebrating something special?
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What travelers think of this experience
Jamie,
Dec 2022
Great company to work with. Very easy to communicate. We had a great day with our tour guide, Doug!!
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Jamie,
Dec 2022
Doug knows the city of Edinburgh very well. He showed us all around and answered all of our questions. We ended our day at his favorite pub! We had a great time!
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Wendy,
Feb 2025
Gee was attentive to our interest and made a great effort. We were impressed by his knowledge and how he made history come alive during the tour. Thanks to Gee’s tips , we manage to find Best Buys that are made in Scotland only and also find delicious food . He also suggested to us several attractions. These attractions were useful to our understanding of Scotland . I am also grateful for the great photo shots he took for us ! Thank you , Gee ! Keep up the good work !
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Fiona,
Jan 2025
Our guide, Gee, asked us at the beginning of the tour what we would like to see, and then decided what to show us based on that. We saw a diverse range of things, including the graveyard, Edinburgh castel, the old town, and the new town.
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Lui,
Jan 2025
Absolutely loved Edinburgh. All of our guides were marvelous. Such a warm, inviting city even in Winter! We had the pleasure of a guided walking tour around Edinburgh that gave us a fantastic overview of the city. We will be coming back soon!
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Ximena,
Jan 2025
Hay que caminar harto pero es muy interesante la historia de la ciudad y los lugares, recomiendo ir al atardecer You have to walk a lot but the history of the city and the places is very interesting, I recommend going at sunset
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