Edinburgh Private Tour with Local Guide

Experience the best of Edinburgh with a private tour led by a local guide. Explore the city’s highlights and hidden gems, tailored to your interests and pace.

Duration: 6 hours
Cancellation: 24 hours
Highlights
  • Edinburgh Castle - Spend half a day with your host and enjoy the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of historic Edinburgh - visit iconic sights like the Edinburgh Castle and pay homage at the Scott Monument
    IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your…
What's Included
  • 2, 4 or 6 hours walking tour, exploring highlights and hidden gems
  • Hotel meet-up (available on request for central location)
  • Private and personalized walking tour with a passionate local
What's Not Included
  • Food and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Nestled amidst rugged hills, Edinburgh presents a spectrum of charm, from eye-catching structures to breathtaking sceneries, and more in-between. One of our local guides will be your companion, and depending on your preferences, you can opt to parade down the Royal Mile, or visit the Scott Monument. Whether you prefer straight exploration of landmarks…

Location
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh
Saint Andrew Square
After booking, you can adjust the meeting point to fit your preferences with the help of our Experience Planners.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Martha_c
Jul 14, 2025
A very enjoyable tour - Michael took us to places that we would have had trouble finding on our own! Very personalized tour and we learned lots of fun facts.
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Cheryl_h
Jun 16, 2025
Best experience - This was the best experience. Private and customizable. If we wanted to stop it wasn't a problem. We learned a lot.
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Anonymouswrit
Jun 11, 2025
A leisurely walk - We enjoyed our tour with Michael. He was a very kind man with many years of experience in the city. He showed us lots of small gardens and pointed out the highlights. Rather than being instructed, it felt like walking with a friend.
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Soniawv
May 27, 2025
Great overview of the city - Jill did a great job of giving us an overview of the city. She is very knowledgeable and flexible. She has a lovely way of weaving together history and current culture. We would definitely recommend.
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Allen_m
May 20, 2025
Excellent walking tour with Jill - We thoroughly enjoyed our time with Jill. She was very personable and knowledgeable. Having a personal guide enabled us to easily navigate the back streets and “Closes” of Edinburgh. We visited the National Gallery and National Museum which greatly expanded our understanding of Edinburgh and Scotland. Highly recommend!!!
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Kayla_k
May 12, 2025
We had a great tour with... - We had a great tour with our guide, Jenny! She asked what we liked to see and suggested great ideas. I would highly reccomend!
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Kevin_m
Apr 19, 2025
Great guided tour - Our tour guide was fantastic. Very knowledgeable of the area and he showed us and educated us about the area. The kilt was a nice touch. Definitely would recommend this private tour. It does include alot of walking.
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Mrskarentweedie123
Mar 12, 2025
Must do excellent tour - James was a truly wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, loved talking about the history of this beautiful city
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Lisbeth_k
Dec 5, 2024
Have fun - Fantastic inspiring walk with guide Doug Scott History and stories about life in Edinburgh old Town.
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Maya_t
Jul 11, 2025
The guide was perfectly... - The guide was perfectly nice and fine but I would have prefered a local native with a deep dive into local history and culture and with a passion for the city and country. It was a fine for a general overview.
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From $60
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).