Edinburgh · PRIVATE
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Below are the 15 best private tours to compare: what each one costs, how long it runs, and who it suits. Start at number one; it is top for a reason.
A private 90-minute Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh, from Greyfriars to Victoria Street, with a guide who connects JK Rowling’s inspirations to real places.
“Our tour guide was fantastic! I loved the private tour because it had a more relaxed vibe, and we got a chance to chat with our guide. Highly recommend this tour!”
Private Highland day trip from Edinburgh with your guide, snacks, water, and major photo stops like Luss, Glencoe, and the Kelpies.
“Colin was such a kind, knowledgeable and fun guide. He was so wonderful for our children and made a fantastic recommendation for lunch! We loved learning more about Scotland from someone who clearly appreciates the beauty and history.”
Private 3.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour with Castle exteriors, Old Town closes, St Giles Cathedral, and optional interior visits.
“We recently enjoyed a private walking tour in Edinburgh, and it was an exceptional experience! Our tour guide was incredibly friendly and informative, making the exploration of this historic city both engaging and educational. . We visited iconic landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Holyrood Palace, and St. Giles' Cathedral, and the guide’s captivating stories about figures like Mary, Queen of Scots and Sir Walter Scott brought the city’s past to life. What made the tour truly special was the personalized attention. Our guide was attentive to our interests, allowing us to explore areas at our own pace and delve deeper into topics that intrigued us. This flexibility, combined with the guide's…”
Walk Greyfriars to the University with a private guide, archive photos, and dark tales of Royals and Rogues in Old Town Edinburgh.
“Ask for Robert, the tall man in a glorious kilt! He was an outstanding tour guide - hilarious, informative and delightfully irreverent! Seriously, we travel all over the world and this was one of our best guides ever!”
Luxury private Edinburgh food and drink tour covering West End, New Town and Old Town with hotel pickup, tastings, and drinks.
“Enjoyed the tastings and whiskeys. Our guide was full of knowledge and history of Edinburgh. Definitely recommend!!!”
Private 4-hour Edinburgh highlight tour in a 6-seat Mercedes with hotel pickup, live commentary, and flexible stops from Castle to Dean Village.
“Andy is the PERFECT Scottish host!. Very knowledgeable of the country’s history. He’s very punctual , neat, very respectful , funny, very professional ,and kind. My group and I will give him a rating of 10 stars , if applicable. You’ll never go wrong with having a tour of Edinburgh with Andy.”
One-way private transfer between Edinburgh Airport and your hotel, with flight tracking, luggage help, and direct, stress-free rides.
“Our driver was great. He was on time, friendly and had plenty of room for 5 of us and luggage. When we arrived at the airport, he went out of his way to walk with us to show us the direction we needed to go.”
Private luxury Highlands day from Edinburgh to Loch Ness, Glencoe, Doune Castle, and Hairy Coos, with flexible guides and optional cruise.
“Had a great time on our all day tour. Left at 8:30 and back around 7:30om. We were able to cater our experience a bit more to our liking, which was nice. Andy, our guide, was great. Very personal and great with explaining history as we drove. The Glencoe area was incredible and was able to stop at a lunch spot nearby. My kids had a great time practicing the Scottish accent with Andy and had a lot of laughs. Felt terrible not being able to tip Andy electronically on Venmo, so please be sure to have extra cash in hand. Thanks Andy!”
3-hour private Edinburgh Old Town walk with a local guide, Castle Rock views, Grassmarket pubs, University stops, plus a drink.
“G was such fun and knowledgeable. We loved how he brought us to quiet offshoots around the old town to discuss Edinburgh’s amazing history of inventors, philosophers, economists and religious quarrels. He even made significant effort to get to know our family and incorporate our interests in his stories. He captivated our quiet teenage boy, excited tween daughter and us parents alike. We highly recommend G for any tour!”
Private Edinburgh food walk with haggis, neeps and tatties, cheese, cakes, a secret dish, and Lowland single malt whisky. 3 hours.
“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”
Private Central Highlands day from Edinburgh with door-to-door pickup, castle views, lochs, whisky stop, and flexible stories.
“Henri was able to take us where we wanted to go. He was polite and professional and he took us to some out of the way places.”
Private Edinburgh walking tour tailored to your interests, mixing iconic sights, Camera Obscura views, Arthur’s Seat, whisky stops, and local food.
“Doug was very good as a guide sharing with us his knowledge his passion to Edinburgh. Thank you very much for this experience....................................................................................................................................”
A 3-day private Scotland trip from Edinburgh with pickup, flexible guiding, and lively commentary, plus a no-fuss approach to Inverness.
“I have visited 78 countries in the last 30 years and I have never had a tour and guide I enjoyed as much as Dave. Funny, knowledgable, and flexible. He works with you to let you help design the tour to meet your needs. He provides great commentary. He made everything enjoyable. His tours are a must do.”
Private 2.5-hour Edinburgh Old Town walk from St Giles, with a guide, royal stories, Harry Potter sights, and local food picks.
“We had an exceptional experience with David! He worked to ensure the tour was targeted to the things we wanted to see and spent ample time at each stop explaining the history and significance with our two teenage boys. I would highly recommend a tour!”
Private Edinburgh to Loch Ness and Glencoe tour with hotel pickup, photo stops, and optional Loch Ness cruise, plus onboard Wi-Fi.
“We had a lovely, adventurous and informative day with Alistair! We made seceral stops on our way to Lochness and we learned a lot about the history of Schotland. Highly recommend.”
