Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local Guide, Highlights & Hidden Gems | 2 hours to 6 hours

49 Reviews | Edinburgh
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From $77.26 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Edinburgh 6 hours
2 Adults x $298.66
$597.32
Approx Total
$597.32
Duration: 6 hours
Edinburgh 2 hours
2 Adults x $117.96
$235.92
Approx Total
$235.92
Duration: 2 hours
Edinburgh 4 hours
2 Adults x $208.31
$416.62
Approx Total
$416.62
Duration: 4 hours
Edinburgh 6 hours
2 Adults x $298.66
$597.32
Approx Total
$597.32
Duration: 6 hours
Edinburgh 2 hours
2 Adults x $117.96
$235.92
Approx Total
$235.92
Duration: 2 hours
Edinburgh 4 hours
2 Adults x $208.31
$416.62
Approx Total
$416.62
Duration: 4 hours
Edinburgh 6 hours
2 Adults x $298.84
$597.68
Approx Total
$597.68
Duration: 6 hours
Edinburgh 2 hours
2 Adults x $118.03
$236.06
Approx Total
$236.06
Duration: 2 hours
Edinburgh 4 hours
2 Adults x $208.44
$416.88
Approx Total
$416.88
Duration: 4 hours
Edinburgh 6 hours
2 Adults x $300.15
$600.30
Approx Total
$600.30
Duration: 6 hours
Edinburgh 2 hours
2 Adults x $118.54
$237.08
Approx Total
$237.08
Duration: 2 hours
Edinburgh 4 hours
2 Adults x $209.35
$418.70
Approx Total
$418.70
Duration: 4 hours

Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • 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 and drinks
  • Transportation (primarily a walking experience however public transport may be used)
  • Tickets to any attractions
  • Gratuities (optional)

Overview

Settled in the rocky hills, Edinburgh offers everything from beautiful architecture to stunning landscapes, and everything in between. You’ll join one of our hosts, and from here it’s up to you if you’d like to strut your stuff down the Royal Mile, or pay homage at the Scott Monument? Are you a landmark beeliner, or a leisurely wanderer? Just tell us your pace and we’ll stick to it. Within 24 hours after booking you'll receive a short questionnaire about your personality and interests. Based on your responses, you'll be assigned a like-minded host. Your host will communicate with you directly to suggest an itinerary to help you discover what makes the city unique. You will also agree on a meeting time and place. Your itinerary is flexible, so during the experience, you can always change your mind about what you want to do.

Itinerary

  • Edinburgh Castle (Pass By)

    Spend half a day with your host and enjoy the sights, sounds, and atmosphere of historic Edinburgh - visit iconic sights like the Edinburgh Castle and pay homage at the Scott Monument IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Royal Mile (Pass By)

    Take a walk down the Royal Mile, passing historical monuments and quaint shops as you go IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Arthur's Seat (Pass By)

    Take a hike to Arthur’s Seat and admire the stunning architecture, noticing how seamlessly it blends in with the rocky highlands IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • The Real Mary King's Close (Pass By)

    Go underground at the Real Mary King’s Close, a world of underground hidden streets from the 17th century IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

  • Princes Street Gardens (Pass By)

    Absorb the city’s atmosphere and bask in the warm sun (if you’re lucky enough to visit during the summer) at the Princess Street Gardens, while you enjoy a picnic with your host IMPORTANT: As this is a private and personalized experience, the places you visit may differ from those listed and these will be chosen by your host based on your interests and preferences

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Service animals allowed
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Itineraries are fully personalized so any additional requirements like tickets, transportation and food & drinks can be arranged for an additional cost
  • Private groups are normally no larger than 6 people (if your group is larger, please make this known so that arrangements can be made)

Free Cancellation

April 25100% refund
April 26No refund

You can cancel up to 24 hours in advance of the experience for a full refund.

  • For a full refund, you must cancel at least 24 hours before the experience’s start time.
  • If you cancel less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
  • Any changes made less than 24 hours before the experience’s start time will not be accepted.
  • Cut-off times are based on the experience’s local time.
  • This experience requires good weather. If it’s canceled due to poor weather, you’ll be offered a different date or a full refund.
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Reviews

4.5

49 reviews

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Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 40 reviews with 5 stars

Must do excellent tour

Published on Mar, 2025

James was a truly wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, loved talking about the history of this beautiful city

Must do excellent tour

Published on Mar, 2025

James was a truly wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable, loved talking about the history of this beautiful city

Have fun

Published on Dec, 2024

Fantastic inspiring walk with guide Doug Scott History and stories about life in Edinburgh old Town.

Have fun

Published on Dec, 2024

Fantastic inspiring walk with guide Doug Scott History and stories about life in Edinburgh old Town.

Have fun

Published on Dec, 2024

Fantastic inspiring walk with guide Doug Scott History and stories about life in Edinburgh old Town.

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