Private Tour
Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Overview
Available languages
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.
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.
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
84 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Excellent care for our walking need = enjoyable experience!
gabriella g,
Sep 4, 2025
- Viator
5.00Great 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
- Viator
5.00My 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
- Viator
5.00Kieran was a wonderful guide - knowledgeable, engaging, and genuinely enthusiastic about Scottish and Edinburgh history. Amazing experience!
Knowledgeable and fun
Beverly B,
Aug 28, 2025
- Viator
5.00David 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.
Kieran was extremely...
Clay K,
Aug 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00Kieran was extremely knowledgeable and friendly! We had a wonderful time hearing many new stories about Edinburgh
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