Edinburgh Christmas Tour: Private & Custom with a Local Guide
- 3 hours
- Free cancellation up to 24h before
- Guided in English
- Instant confirmation
Highlights
Edinburgh's dramatic setting gives the Christmas season a character all its own. Historic streets, festive markets, seasonal traditions, and winter celebrations come together to create an atmosphere that feels distinctly Scottish while remaining deeply connected to the city's history and culture. Whether you're interested in Christmas markets, local festive traditions, seasonal food and drink, holiday shopping, or simply experiencing Edinburgh during one of its most atmospheric times of year, your host will tailor the experience around your interests. Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can learn more about your interests and prepare a personalized route. During your walk, you'll also have the opportunity to enjoy an included hot chocolate, mulled wine, or soft drink while taking in the festive surroundings. Your plans remain flexible throughout the experience, allowing room for spontaneous discoveries and seasonal recommendations.
Inclusions
What's included
- Online Personalization Form sent after booking to tailor your experience
- A glass of mulled wine, hot chocolate or a soft drink
- Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it's central
- Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
- Direct communication with your host for itinerary planning and local recommendations
What's not
- Additional food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Hotel drop off
Itinerary
Christmas brings a distinctive atmosphere to Edinburgh, where historic streets, festive markets, seasonal traditions, and citywide celebrations transform the Scottish capital. Before your experience, you'll complete an online Personalization Form so your host can tailor the experience to your interests. Whether you'd like to focus on Christmas markets, festive food and drink, seasonal traditions, holiday shopping, winter illuminations, or discovering how Edinburgh celebrates the season, your route will be shaped around what interests you most. Here are some highlights your host may include during your experience:
Explore the heart of Edinburgh's festive celebrations, where seasonal attractions, market stalls, and holiday displays create one of the city's most popular gathering places during Christmas.
Discover one of the focal points of Edinburgh's winter festivities, surrounded by seasonal decorations, festive installations, and a lively holiday atmosphere.
Browse market stalls filled with artisan products, seasonal treats, handcrafted gifts, and local specialties while learning about the traditions that shape Christmas in Scotland.
Wander through the historic heart of the Old Town, where centuries of history, festive decorations, and atmospheric closes provide a distinctive backdrop to the holiday season.
Discover one of Edinburgh's most celebrated seasonal attractions and learn about the winter traditions and festive displays that have become part of the city's Christmas celebrations.
Cancellation
Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the experience starts, for a full refund.
Reviews
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Know before you go
- Meeting point
- This is a private walking tour. Your host will meet you at your chosen hotel, or you can select the central meeting point instead, which we recommend for the best overall experience. If your hotel isn’t listed, please choose the central landmark option. No private vehicle is included.
- Pickup
- Pickup is offered, or you can meet at the starting point.
- Ticket type
- Mobile or paper ticket accepted
- Operated by
- City Unscripted
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you'll receive a short online Personalization Form to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
How it compares in Edinburgh
- Its from-price is 51% below the median of the 1253 experiences we list in Edinburgh.
- It is shorter than most of them.
- By number of reviews it ranks 536 of 1253.
- The operator lists free cancellation on it.
About Edinburgh
Edinburgh, Scotland's capital, rises on volcanic hills, with a castle on a crag, a medieval Old Town and an elegant Georgian New Town.
Edinburgh Castle crowns Castle Rock and keeps the Honours of Scotland, the Scottish crown jewels. From there, the Royal Mile runs downhill through the Old Town, past St Giles' Cathedral and a warren of narrow closes, to the Palace of Holyroodhouse and the Scottish Parliament. Arthur's Seat, an ancient volcano, rises above the palace with sweeping views.
Top-ranked sights in Edinburgh: Royal Mile, Edinburgh Old Town, Edinburgh Castle.
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