Top Edinburgh Private Sightseeing Tours

Simon got in touch immediately after I booked to confirm the trip and was a superb tour guide. He was personable helpful and flexible. The trip provided a good overview of the Highlands including Loch Lomond and the Kelpies . We had plenty of comfort breaks - a great day put and we would recommend.

I highly recommend taking this tour with Laura McKenzie as your guide. Yes, you can tour the city by yourself walking, but with this tour you have a local person driving (which can be confusing if you come from a country where you drive on the right side), explaining the local customs, bits of history that you will later verify at the museums and also architectural landmarks. Laura was polite, professional, cheerful and made us feel like we knew her for a long time, she even took our photos. It rained that day on and off, but Laura was prepared, so every minute of our tour was used for our experience, we like bathroom breaks, so she was on top of everything. Definitely worth every penny. I recommend taking this tour at the beginning of your stay in Edinburgh so that you get an idea of where the historic and shopping landmarks are and also the bathrooms :). We had two open days so she gave us suggestions of which experiences were fun according to our preferences, it was a wonderful experience. thanks Laura.

Ed did an amazing job on our tour! He was able to recommend a great lunch spot on St Andrews course! He did an awesome job giving us history on sites visited! He also allowed us to change our itinerary to show us more of Edinburgh highlights! We were so happy with how he changed accordingly to our 8 hr time with him. He was very courteous, patient, professional and most of all he was also a great photographer! We never felt rushed or hurried! He did an awesome job!

The BEST Tour Guide in Edinburgh Mr. Saf was absolutely fantastic! He was enthusiastic, incredibly knowledgeable, well-read, accommodating, and had a wonderful sense of humour. Our full-day tour was truly unforgettable. The four of us thoroughly enjoyed his professionalism, fascinating stories, and unique insight into the beautiful and historic City of Edinburgh. We couldn’t have asked for a better guide and look forward to returning to Edinburgh and experiencing Mr. Saf’s wonderful hospitality again!

I recommend the Hop On Hop Off bus experience for any city you visit. I have used it in 4 different European cities. The bus gives you a great orientation to the city, historical information and anecdotes, through ear buds, as you travel by the location. If you get the 48 hour ticket, it’s helpful for traveling to sights you may want to get off, visit and then hop back on to another location.

Charles, our guide, was fantastic! He was amazing with our kids (10, 8 and 5) and kept everyone engaged and interested the whole time. Our kids were so excited to learn more about how Harry Potter came to be. Charles was patient and kind, answering all the questions they had. Highly recommend the private tour as it makes it easy to listen and the pacing was great for the kids.

Wow, wow, wow—five stars all around! Jimmy was an absolutely phenomenal tour guide and superb driver. We experienced the adventure of a lifetime in a single day thanks to his incredibly well-curated itinerary. From visiting the former home of Mary, Queen of Scots, to Stirling Castle, the majestic Kelpies, feeding Highland cows, discovering rustic waterfalls and a breathtaking ancient loch, sampling delicious Scottish salmon and cheese, enjoying an unforgettable lunch in a cozy Highland café, and ending the day surrounded by the iconic Three Sisters of Glencoe—it was pure magic from beginning to end. Every moment of the journey was filled with laughter, great conversation, snacks, drinks, stunning scenery, and unforgettable memories. Jimmy is warm, friendly, and genuinely entertaining, but what really sets him apart is his incredible knowledge of Scottish history, folklore, and culture. You can tell he truly loves Scotland, and that passion shines through in every story he tells. He also happens to be an expert photographer (an underrated but very important talent!), always knowing exactly where to capture the perfect shot. He captured me and my son in the heart of the highlands in an unforgettable lifetime photo with a rainbow! That photo will be framed and sit on my mantelpiece forever. What impressed me most however was how intuitive and thoughtful he was. We had just arrived in Scotland and were still very jet-lagged. Without me even saying much, Jimmy sensed when my son and I needed a little quiet time to rest, and he naturally gave us the space to relax. That level of kindness and awareness made the experience even more special. The drive itself was smooth, comfortable, and enjoyable, and I felt completely at ease the entire day. If you're considering booking this tour, don't hesitate. It was one of the highlights of our trip to Scotland, and I would recommend Jimmy to anyone without reservation. You won't regret it!

Our guide, Hugo was extremely knowledgeable and very personable. We enjoyed our time with him and all of the unique and insightful stories. He had the history of both both Edinburgh Castle, and the city. We would highly recommend this tour, it was a great and unique experience. I think Hugo could’ve gone to whatever level of detail and depth if we wanted at each spot, but there is just so much to see and learn about and he did an excellent job weaving in and out of history through his stories and narrative. Really can’t say enough about how good this experience was. Thank you Hugo!