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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour with a Local
- Duration2 hours – 6 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, French, Spanish
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Skip the standard sightseeing tour and discover Edinburgh through the eyes of a local.
With Lokafy, every tour is private, unscripted, and personalized to you. Your Lokafyer is a passionate local who shares stories, hidden gems, and authentic tips you won’t find in a guidebook. They aren’t professional guides with memorized scripts, they're locals who love their city and want you to experience it like a friend would.
Whether you’re interested in food, art, history, or simply exploring the neighborhoods beyond the tourist spots, your Lokafyer will adapt the walk to your interests. By the end, you’ll feel at home in the city, with insights to keep exploring on your own.
What to expect
Note: This is a customized walking tour. The exact itinerary depends on the duration and your interests. Please share your preferences in advance.
Pickup & meeting point
There is no pickup — all travellers meet at the start point.
Start
Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point.
End
Flexible- tours may end at a different location in the city unless requested otherwise.
Redemption
This is a customized private walking tour. Printed tickets are not required. Please provide your email address and share information about you and your travel companions interests so that we can organize the tour for you. We require your email in order to send the final tour confirmation which includes the name and contact information for the Lokafyer (local) who will be showing you the city.
What's included
Included
- Customized private walking tour
- Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
- Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests
Not included
- Personal expenses
- Tips and gratuities (optional)
- Optional activity costs
- Food and drinks
- Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
- Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Not recommended for travelers with spinal injuries
- Not recommended for pregnant travelers
- Not recommended for travelers with poor cardiovascular health
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 6 travellers per booking
- At least one adult must be included in the booking
- Age bands: Infant (0–2), Child (3–12), Adult (13–99)
Additional information
- Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
- In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
- Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
- This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
- Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
- Children below 3 years old are free of charge
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
Languages
- Guide
- English, French, Spanish
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 1 day before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 86919P70
What you'll be asked when booking
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.5/ 52 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (1) and Tripadvisor (1).
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