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Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local Guide, Highlights & Hidden Gems

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Overview

Available languages

English

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Settled in the rocky hills, Edinburgh offers everything from beautiful architecture to stunning landscapes, and everything in between. You’ll join one of our hosts, and from here it’s up to you if you’d like to strut your stuff down the Royal Mile, or pay homage at the Scott Monument? Are you a landmark beeliner, or a leisurely wanderer? Just tell us your pace and we’ll stick to it.

Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Itineraries are fully personalized so any additional requirements like tickets, transportation and food & drinks can be arranged for an additional cost

Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if your group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)

Cancellation Policy

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

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

Food and drinks

Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)

Tickets to any attractions

Gratuities (optional)

Meeting and Pickup

Pickup points

Select a pickup point

What To Expect

1

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 host based on your interests and preferences

Admission Not Applicable
2

Royal Mile

Take a walk down the Royal Mile, passing historical monuments and quaint shops as you go 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 host based on your interests and preferences

Admission Not Applicable

Options

Edinburgh 3 hours

Duration: 3 hours
Pickup included

Edinburgh 6 hours

Duration: 6 hours

Edinburgh 2 hours

Duration: 2 hours

Edinburgh 4 hours

Duration: 4 hours

Reviews

4.62

66 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

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  • Tour of Edinburgh

    Elaina A,

    Sep 11, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    It was a great historical tour of all the sites in Edinburgh. Edgar was very knowledgeable of all the history. He even to met us at our guesthouse so we wouldn’t get lost on the bus to the center of town.

  • Edinburgh Highlights

    Michael M,

    Sep 10, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Michael showed us an interesting and unexpected side of Edinburgh. The 4 hour tour seemed to fly by. We learned so much about this beautiful and exciting city.

  • Great way to start off...

    Juan G,

    Sep 8, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Great way to start off your trip in Edinburgh! Alice was a wonderful/witty guide….definitely recommend!

  • Excellent tour of Edinburgh

    Jane C,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Excellent guide. Lilia was extremely informative about history and intriguing facts. Would recommend this tour highly.

  • Great day

    gregory s,

    Aug 25, 2025

    - Viator

    5.00

    Very good experience. Doug was excellent. City the historical sites castles were all interesting. Doug was very enthusiastic about his cuty

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4.62
66 reviews
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