Private Tour
Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour
Overview
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3 hours 30 minutes
Mobile ticket
This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, other prominent guides such as Prof. John Frank), will both entertain and enthral your group. Your party (up to 12 people) will be the only visitors on the walk. Stuart Usher's family have historic connections with Edinburgh (his great-great Uncle, Andrew Usher, donated the magnificent Usher Hall to the city, where the tour normally starts) and his deep knowledge of the city's cultural, historical and architectural aspects means he has a unique perspective.
You can book a morning tour (9.30am to 1.00pm), an afternoon tour (2.00pm to 5.30pm) or our full-day tour (9.30am to 4.30pm)
You can have flexibility on itinerary should you choose, e.g. if you have special interests in certain aspects of Edinburgh, and we can even arrange a starting point to suit you (e.g. your hotel) as long as it is in the city-centre.
Additional Info
Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
Service animals allowed
Public transportation options are available nearby
Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
Wheelchair possible but there are hills and steps
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Cancellation Policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
What‘s Included
Private tour
Professional guide
Hotel pickup and drop-off if requested
Cost of food and drinks
What To Expect
Edinburgh Guided Tour
The starting point of the tour (if not your hotel) is the splendid Usher Hall, a wonderful Concert Hall gifted to the city by Stuart Usher's great-great-uncle. We do not normally go inside.
Edinburgh Castle
Gusts will see the majestic Edinburgh Castle (exterior only) and your guide will talk you through its tumultuous history and the lives of the many Scottish Kings and Queens who lived there. If you wish to see inside the castle this can be arranged but there will be an extra charge (£19 per head) for admission.
Options
Private tour - full day
A full day (7 hour) guided walking tour of Edinburgh.
Private tour - afternoons
A 3.5 hour private afternoon tour
Private tour - mornings
a 3.5 hour private tour
Reviews
260 reviews
Total reviews and rating from Viator & Tripadvisor
Stuart is great - he has...
FahdAftab R,
Jul 21, 2025
- Viator
5.00Stuart is great - he has loads to worldly and local tour/Scotland experience. highly recommended. Enjoy the pace and sights
Amazing first day in Edinburgh
Jessica B,
Jun 24, 2025
- Viator
5.00We had Douglas for our tour and he was amazing! We did an in depth tour of Edinburgh castle and then stopped at a few other places around the city. Douglas was incredible with his stories and knowledge of Scottish history, his story telling ability made everything so interesting. Best way to get introduced to Edinburgh!
Incredible tour that made our trip
Nicole L,
Dec 23, 2024
- Viator
5.00A fantastic experience with Dr Allison as our guide. Her historical knowledge was incredible and made the tour. She let us go at our own pace, was engaging with every story and anecdote, and the 3.5 hours flew by. She personalised the tour and very much tailored her commentary and what we saw to our interests. Every member of the family including two teens said it was the highlight of our time in Edinburgh. Highly recommend.
Walking tour with David
Amy P,
Oct 20, 2024
- Viator
5.00David was a terrific guide - exceptionally knowledgeable and engaging! We did a 3.5 hour walking tour focused on the castle
An encyclopedia of Edinburgh was
Jeffrey G,
Sep 19, 2024
- Viator
5.00David was extremely friendly, polite, and most importantly, very knowledgeable about everything. Edinburgh. He answered all of our questions, which were many, very well. Kudos
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