Private Tour

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Overview

Available languages

English

2 hours 30 minutes

Mobile ticket

Explore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour. Follow a private guide through the streets and alleyways to discover UNESCO–listed attractions and hidden gems. Stroll from the Old Town to the Royal Mile and take in key sites of interest such as the Grass market and Victoria Street. Hear tales from Edinburgh’s dim and distant past, and hear how historic events shaped the city we see today.

Additional Info

Wheelchair accessible

Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller

Service animals allowed

Public transportation options are available nearby

Transportation options are wheelchair accessible

Suitable for all physical fitness levels

Tours leave from the main entrance of St Giles' Cathedral on the Royal Mile. You will recognize your guide from the name badge around their neck

Please arrive at least five minutes early

Please dress for the Edinburgh weather, which can be very irregular

Cancellation Policy

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

What‘s Included

Professional guide

Gratuities

What To Expect

St Giles' Cathedral

See the outside of the building and hear about the interesting characters from it's past, how they shaped the most read book of all time and how that influenced the witch trials.

15 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Royal Mile

See some of the highlights of Edinburgh's famous Royal Mile on foot with your guide stopping to tell you about the must know facts, funny history and quirky stories. We will also point out the places locals like to eat and drink if you want such info.

20 minutes • Admission Not Applicable

Options

Private tour

Don't just be another face in the crowd of a large group tour, have your own intimate experience seeing the sights of Edinburgh with a local guide who will open your eyes to the best of Edinburgh.

Reviews

4.99

90 reviews

Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor

Highly recommend this tour
Rodney H,
Oct 17, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
well worth booking. Very informative and interesting. Our guide Kieran really knows his history and took us to places we would have never found on our own!
Great tour of Edinburgh with David, sights most tourists don't see!
janetmcelhanon,
Oct 7, 2025
- Review from Tripadvisor
5.00
Toured new town with local sights. David our guide was very knowledgeable about the area history, and architecture. Visited Charlotte Square, Dean Village, St Bernard's well, Saint Stephen Street, Circus Lane and Stockbridge ending at the train station.
Kierin was knowledgeable....
Kim K,
Oct 2, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kierin was knowledgeable. Entertaining, and full of love for his country. This was an enjoyable experience.
Edinburgh Old Town Tour
Paul F,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Shanna provided us with a customized tour of Old Town that was informative and entertaining. Her knowledge of Edinburgh history - both of the royal families and its famous and infamous citizens made for a wonderful to both Edinburgh and Scotland ad well. Shanna and this tour are highly recommended!
Exceptional walking tour.
Patti S,
Sep 25, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Shawna was a great tour guide very knowledgeable. We learned a great deal. Edinburgh has a lot to offer. Make sure you wear a comfy shoes for the tour.
Loved having our own guide
Debra R,
Sep 18, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
The Royal Mile in Edinburgh is filled with people and large tour groups. It was wonderful for my husband and I to see all the highlights of Old Town while avoiding most of the congestion. Our guide, Adrian was knowledgeable, entertaining and made it a great experience. We definitely recommend him.
Excellent care for our walking need = enjoyable experience!
gabriella g,
Sep 4, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Great way to walk about Edinburgh in a way that fits your fitness level and learn so much about Scotland’s history by visiting the highlights at your pace. We decided on this style of tour because we can be slow walkers (knees hurt) and I would not want to slow a group of tourists… or miss out on the explanations! Anyway David was a fantastic tour guide. We explained our difficulties and he was always paying attention to our physical needs and making sure that we could negotiate slopes and staircases (of which there are plenty). We had a thoroughly enjoyable evening learning from him so many intricate details and taking the first look around Edinburgh! Definitely recommend this experience. 5 star!
Wonderful
Gina W,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
My husband and I had a wonderful walking tour with David. He was amazing. He had a lot of knowledge about Edinburgh and Scottish history. If you do this tour ask for David
Kieran was a wonderful...
Paul G,
Sep 3, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
Kieran was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely enthusiastic about Scottish and Edinburgh history. Amazing experience!
Knowledgeable and fun
Beverly B,
Aug 28, 2025
- Review from Viator
5.00
David was extremely knowledgeable and entertaining with great stories about the history and the uniqueness of Edinburgh. He answered all of our questions and was extremely gracious at all times. This was an extraordinary introduction to a fascinating city.