Edinburgh: City Experience
7 days, 1 city |
Which trip type is right for you?
Essential: Room with 3+ other travelers in conveniently located hostels. For budget-conscious extroverts who love a group moment.
Plus: Room with just one other person in 3- or 4-star hotels. Perfect for people who value privacy and recharging in their own space.
Why go?
They say Edinburgh is *dreamy*, but between its pub-lined, medieval streets, its quintessentially-British high tea, and its lush, “oh that’s green-green” surroundings, we say it’s more than dreamy—it’s a dream come true.
What you'll get
- All transportation while on the trip (Note: flights to/from your tour’s starting/ending cities are not included, but you can add them)
- 5 nights in handpicked accommodations
- 5 breakfasts & 2 dinners
- An expert Tour Director and insider city tour with local guide
- 24/7 support from our travel gurus
- Day trip to the Scottish Highlands
Picture yourself
- Hiking through the lochs, meadows, and mountains of the Highlands
- Feeling quite royal as you explore Edinburgh Castle
- Attempting wizardry outside the school that inspired Hogwarts
- Listening to live, local music inside a cozy pub
- Shopping your way through the cobbled streets of Old Town
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Itinerary
Day 1: Overnight flight
Board your plane and fall asleep watching Harry Potter, you’re bound for Edinburgh—a city that’s part magical charm, part dark academia, and part cozy pub.
Day 2: Arrive in Edinburgh
If a city could be your coziest sweater, Edinburgh would be it. Cobbled streets, medieval architecture, and a towering castle make way for vibrant squares and lush parks, making the city feel like one giant hug.
- Meet an EF representative at the airport and head to your accommodations.
- Get the latest schedule and info from your Tour Director.
- Enjoy a Welcome Dinner with your group at an authentic local spot.
Accommodations
We handpick every accommodation and focus on locations and properties where local culture is at your doorstep. Specific accommodations will vary based on your departure date, but these are frequently used properties for this tour.
Brooks Hotel Edinburgh
This boutique hotel is located in the west end of Edinburgh. Guests will enjoy an onsite courtyard and a cozy lounge area. Nearby, you’ll find Old Town, the Royal Mile, and Fountain Park.
The Hoxton Edinburgh
This elegant hotel is located in the Haymarket neighborhood of Edinburgh. Guests will enjoy a trattoria and onsite cinema. Nearby, you’ll find the West End, Princes Street, and Edinburgh Castle.
Customize with excursions
Enhance your experience with hand-picked optional excursions—designed to add adventure, culture, and unforgettable moments to your journey.
Weather
Flights
When you include flights with your trip, our dedicated team of experts will handle all the details, so your travel experience is as seamless as possible. Just select your dates and airport to see pricing.
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Reviews
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This trip was my first EF trip and it absolutely blew it out of the water !! Our tour director, Julia, was fabulous and had amazing energy the entire trip. She was very knowledgeable about all the places we visited and made navigating the city easy. Even when one of the optional...
This trip was amazing! One thing is that there is A LOT of walking. On the city sight seeing you’re walking for about 3 hours and then when you go to the Xmas market, there’s more walking so please bring comfy shoes! Boots will hurt your feet, believe me! We had free time but...
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I loved going on this tour and I recommend it. This is my 5th tour with EF and seeing one country at a time and focusing on one particular place is less crazy than seeing multiple countries at the same time. I was able to enjoy Scotland. Our Tour director Ben was the best and...
I am a huge fan of the City Experiences tours which allow you to fully immerse yourself in one destination. Edinburgh was perfect and my favorite destination of the 4 EF trips I’ve been on. My tour guide Julia was amazing. She was relaxed but also made sure that everyone was...
Book it!! Julia was definitely the key to this trip being so great! She had the best recommendations and energy! I'd love to do a longer tour of Scotland with her!
I absolutely loved Edinburgh. It was nice to slow down and not have to hotel hop while also getting ample time in this beautiful city. Julia was the BEST TD I’ve had at EF so far! She is a GEM! My favorite parts were the Highlands and optional ghost tour Julia set up for us! The...
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