Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour | 3 hours

119 Reviews | Edinburgh
From $102.60 per person Lowest Price Guarantee
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Inclusions / Exclusions

  • Mobile ticket
  • Offered in: English
  • Private Tour
  • Local Guide
  • 1 local drink/tasting
  • Hotel pick-up and drop off
  • Food & beverages not listed as inclusions
  • Entrance to the attractions - we will visit them from the outside

Overview

This is not just another city tour; this is the best of Edinburgh from a unique perspective! Get to know Edinburgh on a city tour that gives you the perfect overview, with city highlights, hidden gems, storytelling, and a local treat - this tour has it all! Forget about big touristy groups and the crowds; it's time to see Edinburgh at its best but from the eyes of a local. Check out main landmarks like Edinburgh Castle, Grassmarket, Greyfriars Kirkyard and uncover hidden gems and city secrets with the help of a knowledgeable local guide. And the cherry on top, a local treat is included. Withlocals Highlights & Hidden Gems Private City Tour™ is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups.

Itinerary

  • Edinburgh Castle

    The edifice known as Edinburgh Castle was built during the 12th century and sits on an extinct volcano which is called Castle Rock.

    20 minutes

  • Grassmarket

    The old GrassMarket doubled up as a public execution site and is now home to many pubs.

    40 minutes

  • University of Edinburgh

    The University of Edinburgh is the sixth oldest university in the UK and the oldest civic foundation in the English-speaking world.

    30 minutes

  • National Museum of Scotland (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • Estatua David Hume (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • The Scottish Parliament (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • Writers' Museum (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

  • Greyfriars (Pass By)

    Depending on your host and their chosen route for the tour, this stop might also be included in your route.

Sample Menu

Additional Info

  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Travelers should have at least a moderate level of physical fitness
  • Private tour: only you & your local guide
  • CO2 Neutral: all tours carbon emissions are offset
  • Post Covid-19 regulations are applied to this product with regards to the number of participants, delivery methods of the tour and content of the tour.

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

4.7

119 reviews

Total review count and overall rating based on Viator and Tripadvisor reviews
  • 5 stars
    108
  • 4 stars
    2
  • 3 stars
    1
  • 2 stars
    2
  • 1 star
    6

Reviews by TravelOne travelers

Showing 1-5 of 108 reviews with 5 stars

Great tour with enthusiastic, knowledgeable guide

Published on Mar, 2025

Alice was extremely knowledgeable, enthusiastic, and tailored the tour to our interests. She was a great storyteller and made the past come alive. Highly recommend.

Family Fun Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a wonderful time on The Hidden Gems of Edinburgh Tour with Alice as a family of 4 with 2 school age kiddos. Alice told wonderful and engaging stories for everyone while taking us around to local spots! We would definitely suggest her for a tour.

Family Fun Tour

Published on Jan, 2025

We had a wonderful time on The Hidden Gems of Edinburgh Tour with Alice as a family of 4 with 2 school age kiddos. Alice told wonderful and engaging stories for everyone while taking us around to local spots! We would definitely suggest her for a tour.

A lovely person to tour the city with!

Published on Oct, 2024

Alice was a fantastic tour guide and very engaging. We very much enjoyed our tour with her and learning about this wonderful city. Her stories were captivating and she has a lovely way about her. Would definitely recommend Alice!

A lovely person to tour the city with!

Published on Oct, 2024

Alice was a fantastic tour guide and very engaging. We very much enjoyed our tour with her and learning about this wonderful city. Her stories were captivating and she has a lovely way about her. Would definitely recommend Alice!

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