Edinburgh Tour: Personalized Local Experience

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 - Discover a city where gothic spires punctuate the skyline and ancient streets hum with creativity. With a local guide who knows Edinburgh beyond the typical tourist spots, you’ll explore its fascinating contrasts—quaint villages alongside regal avenues, secluded closes with intriguing tales, and neighborhoods brimming with tradition…
What's Included
  • Online questionnaire link sent after booking to tailor your experience and match you to a local host
  • Flexible durations and start times - Pick your preferred duration when you book
  • Get picked up (on foot) at your accommodation if it’s central!
  • Private and personalized walking experience with insider tips from a passionate local
  • Direct…
What's Not Included
  • Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
  • Gratuities (optional)
Additional Information

Edinburgh is a city rich with stories, and this experience is tailored to the ones that resonate with you. Whether you are captivated by medieval mysteries, serene green spaces, literary sites, or vibrant creative areas, your host will craft a route that encompasses it all.
Once you book, you’ll fill out a brief questionnaire to pair you with a local who…

Location
Harvey Nichols Edinburgh
Saint Andrew Square
This is a great central point to meet your host if your hotel is not listed.
Cancellation Policy

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

Customer Ratings
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Elayne
Feb 11, 2026
Private Edinburgh old town tour - We had a private tour of Old Town Edinburgh with Edgar and it was fantastic. He’s very knowledgeable and explains the history in a way that’s engaging and easy to understand. We learned so much more than we expected, and the experience felt personal and relaxed. If you’re visiting Edinburgh and want a meaningful and informative tour, I definitely recommend booking with Edgar!
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Laura_h
Jan 30, 2026
G Davidson was an amazing... - G Davidson was an amazing tour guide. Very professional, knowledgeable and friendly. We had an amazing time visiting the different sites along the Royal Mile.
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Carlos_e
Jan 12, 2026
All the way from Mexico - Alice was wonderful, she truly made the difference. We want to come back!! She made the tour to our needs and her story telling just exceptional.
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Colleen_m
Jan 10, 2026
Edinburgh 3 hour walking tour - Our tour guide G did a fantastic job of leading our 3 hour walking tour by sharing history, telling stories and answering any questions. We had a great time and absolutely love Edinburgh!
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Nicole_m
Jan 4, 2026
Amazing tour - Amazing tour!!!! Alice did amazing job and had the best stories!!! I would recommend this tour to everyone
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Han
Dec 29, 2025
Educational and Fun! - It is a custom tour so G will adapt on the spot and give you a great background of Edinborough. He is well informed, very witty and very accommodating to our wishes.
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Jeffrey_r
Nov 7, 2025
3 Hour - Accessible Friendly Tour - Doug was amazing, kind and very knowledgeable about Edinburgh. He was kind enough to meet us at our hotel and friendly enough to help my sister along who is handicapped and requires the use of a mobility scooter for long and/or uneven distances. We got to see the highlights in a 3 hour tour, but we should’ve booked a 4 hour tour. I can’t say enough good things about Doug and the whole experience.
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Joseph_b
Nov 1, 2025
Our tour guide Lilia was... - Our tour guide Lilia was amazing. She was very knowledgeable and had a lot of stories to share. We really appreciated her time!
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Annemarie_e
Oct 31, 2025
Perfect Impromptu Tour! - Doug was very prompt and met us at our hotel. He asked what we had seen so far and worked around that. We took a 3 hour walking tour of Edinburgh that was wonderful- cobbled streets, picturesque scenery and just the right amount of history. Doug is a true Scottish character & we would highly recommend him.
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Rebekah_t
Oct 26, 2025
Best Way to Experience Edinburgh — Like Seeing the City Through a Friend’s Eyes - When they say this tour is customizable, they really mean it! After booking, I received a detailed survey asking about our interests, and I shared that we wanted time to shop for local souvenirs and artisan crafts. Our guide, James, went above and beyond — taking us to charming local shops and recommending beautiful spots for handcrafted jewelry. We also mentioned our love for cozy cafés, and he made sure we had time to enjoy one during our walk. Throughout the tour, we learned so much about how Edinburgh was built and the fascinating bits of history hidden in plain sight — things we never would have noticed without a local guide! (For example, the subtle markings that show where the old city walls once stood — we’d walked past them several times before without realizing what they were!) Our must-see list included Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles’ Cathedral, Scott Monument, and Edinburgh Old Town. Even though our castle visit was only from the exterior, the 4-hour walking tour was packed with insight and charm. By the end, James felt like family — my 12-year-old even joked that she wanted to adopt him as her new granddad! Honestly, this was the best thing we did during our trip to Scotland. I can’t recommend it enough for anyone who wants a meaningful, personalized, and truly local experience of Edinburgh.
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From $40
up to 8 guests
1 - Adult
Cancellation: Free cancellation up to 24 hours before the start of your experience (local time).