Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private City Tour

Discover the best of Edinburgh on a private tour with a local guide. Explore the city’s highlights, uncover hidden gems, and indulge in a local treat. Avoid the crowds and experience Edinburgh from a unique perspective!

Duration: 3 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Castle - The edifice known as Edinburgh Castle was built during the 12th century and sits on an extinct volcano which is called Castle Rock.
What's Included
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 local drink/tasting
What's Not Included
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
  • Entrance to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside
Additional Information

This isn’t just any ordinary city tour; this is the cream of the crop of Edinburgh from a different viewpoint! Get acquainted with Edinburgh through a city excursion that provides an ideal summary, featuring city highlights, concealed treasures, narration, and a local delicacy - this trip covers everything!

Say no to large tourist-filled groups and…

Location
57 High St
High Street
In front of Cafe Edinburgh.
Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

Customer Ratings
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(128 Ratings)
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Samantha_h
Aug 7, 2025
Fabulous afternoon tour of old town with G - G was such fun and knowledgeable. We loved how he brought us to quiet offshoots around the old town to discuss Edinburgh’s amazing history of inventors, philosophers, economists and religious quarrels. He even made significant effort to get to know our family and incorporate our interests in his stories. He captivated our quiet teenage boy, excited tween daughter and us parents alike. We highly recommend G for any tour!
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Ed_c
Aug 3, 2025
Walking tour of Edinburgh - Chris was an awesome guide: well- informed, & fun! He answered all of our questions, while showing us a hugh part of Edinburgh. We even were able to go by the university my father had attended.
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Marie_k
Jul 6, 2025
Don't miss this tour! - Xavier was very friendly and knowledgeable. He taught us so much about the city. We really enjoyed it.
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Marshall_c
Jul 2, 2025
A Great Way To See The City In Three Hours - Our guide Alice was awesome. She gave us a great tour of the City. She was very knowledgable and told some great stories that tied into the tour perfectly.
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Andrew_c
Jun 27, 2025
Gains on Edinburgh Hidden Gems Tour – A Unique and Memorable Experience! - If you're looking to go beyond the usual tourist hotspots in Edinburgh, Gains Hidden Gems Tour is an absolute must. This tour offered an eye-opening look at the city’s lesser-known corners, filled with rich history, quirky stories, and spots even locals might miss. From the moment we met our guide, it was clear this wasn’t going to be your average walking tour. They were incredibly knowledgeable, engaging, and full of anecdotes that brought the city’s hidden history to life. We explored tucked-away closes, gardens, cementaries, and local dives. What really sets this tour apart is the personal touch. Our group was small, so we got to ask questions and have real conversations. The pace was perfect, and it never felt rushed. You can tell Gains really cares about the quality of the experience rather than just pushing people through a checklist of sites.
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Therese_m
Jun 15, 2025
Lots of hidden gems discovered! - Xavier was amazing! We had a lovely morning learning about some of Edinburgh that is off the beaten path, as well as some of the standard things to see. The Royal Mile is so beautiful and has lots of little coffee shops and things tucked away. Xavier took us into a couple of the Closes and we leaned about how the city became what it is today. Fun tour, blessed with good weather, found some hidden gems!
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Theodore_j
May 7, 2025
Minnesota to Edinburgh - Russell is very accommodating and a wealth of information about history of Edinburgh! He is enthusiastic and very personable. We learned so much and were fascinated with historic information he was able to provide us! It was our first exposure to Edinburgh and we are excited to explore on our own with some of the suggestions he provided us. I would recommend him wholeheartedly to any who wish to learn from someone who is passionate about his hometown!
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Annediamo
Mar 15, 2025
Great tour with enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide - Alice was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and tailored the tour to our interests. She was a great storyteller and made the past come alive. Highly recommend.
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Taniasm6463jz
Jan 28, 2025
Family Fun Tour - We had a wonderful time on The Hidden Gems of Edinburgh Tour with Alice as a family of 4 with 2 school age kiddos. Alice told wonderful and engaging stories for everyone while taking us around to local spots! We would definitely suggest her for a tour.
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Larkir
Feb 9, 2025
Edinburgh Old Town Tour - Very informative and thought provoking tour with Alec. Lots of history (naturally) laced with plenty of good humour. Real privilege getting to see the Thistle Chapel in St Giles Cathedral.
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up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).