Edinburgh Christmas Tour, Highlights & Hidden Gems with a Local
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5 Ratings
Edinburgh
Experience the magic of Christmas in Edinburgh with a local guide. Explore the historic streets, visit the Christmas markets, indulge in festive foods, and discover hidden gems.
Duration:
3 hours
Cancellation:
1 day
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Highlights
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Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh - Join a host and discover Edinburgh’s most enchanting Christmas lights and festive sights - the evening light trail at the Royal Botanic Garden Edinburgh is a must!
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 -
Ye Olde Christmas Shoppe - Explore the Christmas markets, like the spectacular Edinburgh Christmas Market, to buy gifts for your family, or indulge in festive food and drinks
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 -
Princes Street Gardens - Stroll through the winter wonderland in Princes Street Gardens, seeing the ice-skaters or getting on the ice-rink yourself
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 -
St Andrew Square - Go ice skating in St. Andrews Square and/or within Princes Street Garden
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 -
St Andrew Square - Warm up in a local pub and enjoy a celebratory drink with your host, getting tips about other Christmas-themed things to do in the city - like visiting the life-size nativity scene, typically located in St. Andrew Square gardens
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
What's Included
- 3 hours with a Local Host
- Walking experience
- A cup of hot chocolate, mulled wine to warm up or a soft drink per person
- Private and personalised experience
- Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
What's Not Included
- Additional food and drinks from the ones provided in the experience
- Tickets to any attractions
- Transportation costs
- Gratuities
Additional Information
Layer up and accompany one of our local hosts as you explore the magical winter scenery that Edinburgh metamorphoses into during the Christmas season. You will experience the historical cobblestone streets of Old Town adorned with sparkling lights, the enchanting Scottish Christmas markets, and Christmas trees even Santa Claus would be impressed by. Savor holiday delicacies and traverse the illuminated path at the Royal Botanic Garden!
A brief questionnaire about your personality and inclinations will be sent to you within 24 hours of booking. Based on your answers, we will pair you with a host that shares your interests. Your host will contact you directly to propose an itinerary that showcases the unique features of the city. You will also establish a meeting time and location. Your itinerary is adaptable, so you are free to alter your plans during the experience if you prefer to do something else.
- 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 Host
- Meeting point
- Your 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.
Location
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh
Saint Andrew Square
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.
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
Customer Ratings
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E8706hdemilye
Dec 23, 2021
Lovely Christmas Tour! - Tour guide was friendly and knowledgeable, and did a great job personalizing the tour based on my interests. Would highly recommend!
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6inarowftm
Dec 31, 2018
Fantastic. - We been here before a couple of year ago and were wowed then but now it's bigger and a lot better than before. The old rides and stuff are there but there's more stalls and santa land at the bottom. Beware everything is 5 pound or above but this place comes to life in the dark. The smells and atmosphere is amazing. It's a must.
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Hariboes
Dec 14, 2018
bday wkend - Boyfriend and i found the markets ourselves were fab,plenty of stalls to taste and eat frm,we did alot of tasting than eating as to be honest found it bit expensive for some food aswel as rides! !
beer pub we found was great craic with beer frm £4.50pint not too bad with a great guy singing that pulled in and kept the crowd rightly.
Must see visit tho was nice walking around.
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Danielle
Oct 4, 2018
Lovely Day Out - We had a girls trip from Newcastle via the train. We found the market really easy to find. There were lots of people and found it hard to see all the stalls with all the people pushing each other. We had a buggy with us and it was a bit hard to get it around the market. I would recommend people to visit and make their own opinion.
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Lachelle_2304
Jan 25, 2023
Wander Through the Streets - A nice wander through the streets, but be aware that it is a WALKING tour and you will walk from your hotel (or wherever you want to start), there will be no car picking you up. Saw all the Christmas lights that we wanted to see and we went to both Christmas markets. Guide also pointed out plenty of good restaurants and pretty sights we wouldn't have seen on our own.
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