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Best Private Tours in Edinburgh

Castle on the rock, closes off the Royal Mile, ridges you can walk before lunch. Private, guide-to-yourself tours of Edinburgh — your pace, your interests, skip the crowds. All bookable on demand.

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2h 30m

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Explore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour.

  • 5.0★ · 94 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $116 a person
1h 30m

Edinburgh Castle Guided Tour - Tickets Included

Join us on an unforgettable journey through millennia as we explore the iconic Edinburgh Castle on a walking tour that will bring Scotland's rich history to life!

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Bestseller
From $53 a person
2h to 6h

Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city of stories—and this experience is built around the ones that matter to you.

  • 4.7★ · 96 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $70 a person
From one of the best vantage points in Edinburgh
3h to 4h

Private Edinburgh Castle Tour

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in the whole of Britain and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries.

  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
From $334 a person
2h to 3h

Edinburgh Harry Potter Self-Guided Private Tour

Forget about crowds, schedules or lines!

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  • Private tour
From $12 a person
2h to 4h

Edinburgh Walking Tour: Private & Custom with a Local (2-4hrs)

Discover Edinburgh with a local host who tailors the experience around your interests, pace, and travel style.

  • Free cancellation
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From $70 a person
2h to 3h

TOP Edinburgh : Private Guided Tour with your mobile

Discover the magical city of Edinburgh at your own pace with this guided tour.

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From $12 a person
9h

Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland's greatest Lochs, Castles and a...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $1,009 a person
10h to 12h

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands Loch Ness from Edinburgh

We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests.

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $1,424 a person
3h 30m

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

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...

  • Top-rated · 4.9★
  • Free cancellation
From $429 a person
On the Royal Mile
4h

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a half-day minivan tour.

  • 4.9★ · 52 reviews
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From $273 a person
3h

Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective!

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Free cancellation
From $123 a person
2h to 8h

Edinburgh Custom Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)

Edinburgh’s winding streets and historic sites can be overwhelming for first-time visitors.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $63 a person
3h

Scotch Tour Edinburgh with a Local Expert: Private & 100% Personalized

You’ll sip your way around Edinburgh’s Old Town with one of our hosts, a fellow whiskey-lover, of course.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $177 a person
Explore Edinburgh in a Family Friendly way!
1h 30m

Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh

Receive a warm welcome to Edinburgh on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible!

  • 4.9★ · 58 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $90 a person
3h

Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour.

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  • Private tour
From $300 a person
4h

Private Edinburgh Tour for Families with a Local, 100% Personalized

Make life-long memories with your tribe as you follow our local Edinburgh host on a family-friendly adventure through this fairytale city of castles and legends.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $138 a person
Photo by our guide Phil Crowder
12h

Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh

Join us on a truly magical journey through the heart of Scotland with our Loch Ness, Glencoe, and Highlands tour from Edinburgh, on a day full of awe-inspiring natural wonders,...

  • 5.0★ · 72 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $1,077 a person
3h to 8h

Edinburgh Private Custom Walking Tour - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Edinburgh is a city where well-known landmarks and quieter corners exist side by side, often just a few streets apart.

  • Top-rated · 4.8★
  • Free cancellation
From $104 a person
2h 30m

Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, Myths & Legends Private Tour

To truly experience a city, you must deep dive into its culture, and there's no better cultural tradition to explore in Edinburgh than through its ghost tales, myths and legends.

  • Free cancellation
  • Instant confirmation
From $92 a person
The 20th Century Royal Infirmary of Edinburgh
3h to 4h

Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour

Let an Edinburgh doctor take you on a deep and fascinating trip into our medical and surgical history!

  • Free cancellation
  • Private tour
From $129 a person
4h

Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour

Explore Edinburgh, which has been the capital of Scotland since the 15th Century and stands proudly on seven hills, from the comfort of your own private VIP Class Mercedes.

  • 4.8★ · 67 reviews
  • Free cancellation
From $579 a person
12h

Loch Ness & Highlands Small-Group Tour from Edinburgh with Cruise

Embark on an unforgettable 12-hour adventure from Edinburgh and experience the very best of the Scottish Highlands.

  • Top-rated · 4.7★
  • Bestseller
From $140 a person
Greyfriars Bobby and fans!
2h

Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours!

  • Top-rated · 5.0★
  • Free cancellation
From $116 a person