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.
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.
- 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…
- 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 and innovation. This journey is tailored entirely to your interests and pace. After booking, a brief questionnaire will be sent to help us craft the ideal itinerary. Here are some places that might be included:
- New Town - Begin your exploration in New Town, where wide streets, magnificent architecture, and serene gardens showcase Edinburgh’s graceful evolution. Your guide will point out independent galleries, cultural landmarks, and the civic vision that shaped the city.
- Scott Monument - Stop beneath this striking homage to Sir Walter Scott and enjoy views that inspired a literary heritage. Your guide will explain how Edinburgh became the world’s first UNESCO City of Literature.
- Royal Mile - Stroll along the Royal Mile, where historic buildings and mysterious closes narrate the tales of monarchs, merchants, and city life over the centuries. This iconic stretch is the backbone of Edinburgh, and your guide will bring it to life.
- Grassmarket - This historic square offers panoramic views, rich folklore, and dynamic local culture. Once a marketplace and site of public executions, Grassmarket is now a center of creative energy and a glimpse into the city’s evolving character.
- Dean Village - Nestled along the Water of Leith, Dean Village feels worlds away from the city’s hustle. With its cobbled streets and stone cottages, this peaceful enclave provides a charming look into Edinburgh’s history.

- 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
- 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, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
- Food, drinks and tickets to any attractions
- Transportation (primarily a walking experience, public transport may be used at an additional cost)
- Gratuities (optional)
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…
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 shares your interests. Together, you’ll develop a flexible and engaging itinerary, brimming with insights, character, and unforgettable moments that only a local’s perspective can provide.
- This is a private City Unscripted experience: real people, real connections
- After booking, you’ll receive a short online questionnaire to share your interests, preferences, and must-sees. Your City Unscripted guide will personally reach out to craft a fully customized itinerary that suits your style—whether you love history, food, hidden gems, or cultural experiences.
- This private tour is a walking experience. A private vehicle is not included.
- Public transportation or local taxis may be used to transfer between sites. Exact transportation costs can be discussed with your host after your reservation is finalized.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.