Edinburgh Tours & Vacations

Trips from 1 January 2023 onwards

From 1 January 2023, Intrepid will no longer require travelers to provide proof of vaccination against COVID-19 (excluding all Polar trips and select adventure cruises).

However, we continue to strongly recommend that all Intrepid travelers and leaders get vaccinated to protect themselves and others.

Specific proof of testing or vaccination may still be required by your destination or airline. Please ensure you check travel and entry requirements carefully.

There are a number of transport options to get to Edinburgh.

You can fly direct from many cities in the UK and Europe with Ryanair, EasyJet and British Airways.

If you're traveling to Edinburgh via Glasgow, Manchester, Liverpool or Newcastle, the most convenient way to get there is by train with the National Rail.

You can also take a bus or coach from major UK cities with National Express, Citylink and Megabus.

Edinburgh is a very easy city to get around with extensive bus routes, including a tram that runs from Edinburgh Airport to York Place in the city center.

One of the best ways to get around is by walking. The city center is compact, and most of the main sites are within walking distance.

There are also plenty of black cabs which you can hail on the street or at a taxi rank.

Edinburgh is a lively city that you can enjoy any time of year.

In terms of weather, the best time to visit is during the summer
, between May and September
, when the days are longer and sunnier. Scottish summers can still sometimes
be
a little chilly, especially if you’re from a hot place, so bring some warm layers and a rain jacket.

If you love comedy, theatre and music, the best time to go is August when the Fringe Festival is on. There are festivals throughout the year in Edinburgh but the Fringe is the world’s largest arts festival and it’s pretty special. The city is packed at this time of year so be prepared for large crowds, more expensive accommodations and longer queues for attractions.

We are committed to making travel widely accessible, regardless of ability or disability. We do our best to help you see the world, regardless of physical or mental limitations. 

We are always happy to talk to travelers with disabilities and see if we can help guide them toward the most suitable itinerary for their needs and, where possible, make reasonable adjustments to our itineraries.

Scotland is internationally recognized as an inclusive nation and Edinburgh is a very welcoming destination for LBTQIA+ people.

There are many bars, cafes, pubs and hangout spots for the LBTQIA+ community.

In February, there is also LBTQIA+ History Month, with an amazing range of parties, activities and programs in Edinburgh and throughout the country.