Top Edinburgh Private Sightseeing Tours

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Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

2 to 6 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 70

See the best of medieval Edinburgh—without the hassle of putting together your own sightseeing itinerary—on this walking tour, which includes skip-the-line access to Edinburgh Castle. As you walk, listen as your guide shares the history of this formidable city with ancient Roman roots and UNESCO-listed historical attractions. Explore atmospheric cobbled walkways along the Royal Mile, then breeze into Edinburgh Castle to witness royal opulence.

Mercat Tours History Walk of the Royal Mile inc Edinburgh Castle

Royal Mile and Edinburgh Castle - Small Group Walking Tour

2 hours 15 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

(1,636)

from USD 72

4 hours

4.9

(49)

from USD 273

Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

9 hoursFree Cancellation

4.9

(352)

from USD 1,011

Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

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4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 358

Edinburgh Private Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab

5 to 8 hoursFree Cancellation

(29)

from USD 750

Skip the guesswork of exploring Edinburgh on your own with a private walking tour led by a local guide. Discover the city’s past and present through its royal history and memorable characters—some of whom inspired well-known books and stories—while visiting highlights on and off the Royal Mile, including the area around Greyfriars Kirk. Along the way, get personalized recommendations on where to eat and drink, and enjoy a relaxed pace with one-on-one attention tailored to couples, families, and small groups.

Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

2 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Travel from Edinburgh to St. Andrews and Fife on this day trip from Edinburgh. Cross the Forth Road Bridge into the Kingdom of Fife and pass by the coastal villages of East Neuk. Then pay homage to the town of St. Andrews, home to Scotland's oldest university and the Old Course where golf is routinely played. Driving in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach, see Falkland and the Lomond Hills. Enjoy a small-group tour, limited to 16 people, for a memorable and personalized experience.

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St Andrews is a charming town for shopping and afternoon tea.

St Andrews & the Fishing Villages of Fife Small-Group Day Tour from Edinburgh

8 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Edinburgh Custom Private Tour with a Local, see the city unscripted

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from USD 84

2 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 70

Uncover the mysteries of Loch Ness on a day trip from Edinburgh that saves you the hassle of car hire. Set out north along Scotland's West Coast to experience one of the country's most iconic lochs. En route, pass some incredible sights as someone else takes the wheel, including the ruins of Linlithgow Palace, Ben Nevis, and dramatic Highlands landscapes. Your guide regales you with stories about the area that you won't find in the guidebook.

Loch Ness and the Highlands Small Group Tour from Edinburgh

Take a private tour to Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond and learn more about this wild landscape than you ever could alone. Set off from your hotel in a luxury minivan and listen as your guide points out many points of interest along your journey. See Linlithgow Palace and Stirling Castle, learn about Scotland's historic royal families, then travel on to Loch Lomond and embrace the drama of the Trossachs National Park.

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from USD 122

Tour guide Alexander at Linlithgow Palace

Stirling Castle and Loch Lomond Full-Day Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

8 hours

(40)

from USD 342

If you’re a history buff, no visit to Edinburgh is complete without a tour of Edinburgh Castle. Receive personalized attention on a private 3-hour tour, during which you’ll delve deep into the history of the Edinburgh icon and avoid long lines often in excess of two hours with a pre-booked entrance ticket. Plus, you’re guide collects you from your hotel to prevent you getting lost in Edinburgh’s winding streets.

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From one of the best vantage points in Edinburgh

Private Edinburgh Castle Tour

3 to 4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 321

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

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 138

Follow in the footsteps of Mary Queen of Scots to "the most besieged place in Great Britain”, Edinburgh Castle. See the majestic St Giles' Cathedral and the Royal Mile. Visit the historic castle courtyards. Available in English German, French, Italian and Spanish HIGHLIGHTS: - Discover the heritage of Edinburgh Castle with a 5-Star Private Guide - Save time with skip-the-line tickets to Edinburgh's top-rated attraction - Follow the historical Royal Mile and see the majestic St Giles’ Cathedral - Learn about Mary, Queen of Scots and other historical figures - Immerse yourself in Scottish history, culture and legends from past and present Edinburgh Castle is a cradle of Scottish history and Edinburgh’s most important UNESCO World Heritage Site. Take this private tour to explore the historic Old Town and Royal Mile, and visit the castle courtyards with an Expert Guide.

Skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle with Old Town Walking Tour

Skip-the-line Edinburgh Castle with Old Town Walking Tour

2 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 310

Private Harry Potter, Glenfinnan Viaduct, Highland Edinburgh Tour

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from USD 1,079

Take in Scotland’s dramatic landscapes in just one day from the comfort of your luxury private minivan. Departing from central Edinburgh, enjoy entry to Doune Castle and views over the Cairngorm National Park, Ben Nevis and Fort William—all while relaxing with complimentary refreshments and an expert guide. The tour also includes stops at Loch Ness and Glencoe to explore some of the Highlands’ most stunning scenery.

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

10 to 12 hoursFree Cancellation

(166)

from USD 1,359

All tours are private and in the comfort of a 6 seater Mercedes Edinburgh Licensed Taxi with a driver/tour guide and are totally bespoke putting you in control of where we stop and what you want to see! The aim is to introduce you to the simply unmissable beauty of Edinburgh on a 4 hour private tour that visits Edinburgh's iconic attractions and viewpoints and is guaranteed to leave you with a thirst for further exploration of this magnificent World Heritage Site!

Edinburgh City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

Edinburgh City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

4 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 376

Explore the stunning Scottish Highlands on a full-day excursion that includes Glencoe and Loch Ness. Set out from Edinburgh aboard a comfortable coach to experience some of the area's top sights and attractions. Visit Callander, the "Gateway to the Highlands," learn the fascinating history of Glencoe—a village made famous as a setting for movies in the “James Bond” and “Harry Potter” series—and see the world-renowned Loch Ness too.

Loch Ness, Scottish Highlands, Glencoe and Pitlochry Tour

12 hours 30 minutesFree Cancellation

Have one day ashore in Scotland, and not sure how to make the most of your time? Zip between top sights in St Andrews and beyond on a private shore excursion, with round-trip transfer from a location of your choice by air-conditioned Mercedes-Benz. Discover highlights including the Old Course at St Andrews, the top-rated St Andrews University, Kingsbarns Distillery, and a range of other natural and historical highlights (entry to the sights own expense).

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from USD 85

St. Andrews Day Tour from Edinburgh with a Scottish Local

St. Andrews & The Old Course Private Day Tour from Edinburgh

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 768

Delve into Scotland’s rich history and heritage on this tour from Edinburgh. Head from the Royal Mile over the UNESCO–listed Forth Bridge to Dunfermline with a guide, and explore the Abbey Kirk — burial place of Robert the Bruce. See where the Battle of Bannockburn raged and learn of Scotland’s struggle for independence. Take in top local attractions including Stirling Castle. Then, visit Rosslyn Chapel before returning to Edinburgh.

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

Rosslyn Chapel, Dunfermline Abbey and Stirling Castle Day Tour

9 hoursFree Cancellation

St Andrews Private Day Tour

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from USD 77

The Old Course and iconic Swilcan Bridge in St Andrews.

8 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 888

Get out of the city and soak up the natural beauty of Loch Ness and the Scottish Highlands on this day tour from Edinburgh. See wooded lochs and tucked-away villages as you journey through spectacular scenery en route to Glencoe and Fort Augustus. Enjoy a boat tour in search of the Loch Ness Monster and traverse the picturesque Cairngorms National Park. Travel in a top-of-the-range, 16-seat Mercedes mini-coach with a small group.

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

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

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

(6,135)

from USD 140

3 hoursFree Cancellation

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from USD 125

Edinburgh Private Day Guided Tour in a Black Cab

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Daniel_H, May 2026

Very good time and...

Very good time and professionally executed. Saw many of the highlights of Edinburgh while getting an in depth history and clear guidance throughout the trip. Highly recommend for anyone looking to get through a lot of the city in an efficient and fun way.

Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh

Kathy_B, May 2026

Definitely book it it’s worth it!

I have been to Edinburgh before and throughout the Highlands. This time I was bringing my parents along and I had very specific ideas of what I wanted them to see. Not only did Jami accommodate that, but he added some fun things I had not seen along the way. He made sure to keep us on schedule while also adding facts we really enjoyed about Scottish history and the landmarks themselves. He knew all the best spots and angles for photos and helped us create many memories. We had a fantastic time and would absolutely book him again!

Private Walking Tour: Edinburgh Highlights, including entry to Edinburgh Castle

Robert_R, May 2026

A wonderful tour of Edinburgh Castle in the city

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!

Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local - Highlights & Hidden Gems

Mike_O, May 2026

Perfect First Day Tour

Jill did such a nice job on this 6 hour tour. We wanted to orient ourselves to Edinburgh before deciding how to spend our next two days. Jill connected with us in advance, understood what we were interested in, picked a lunch place, and gave us recommendations for what to see after the tour. Jill covered a lot of ground during the tour, brought us to peaceful spots off the beaten path, and gave us historical insights for everything we saw. This was exactly what we hoped for, and we now have plan for the rest of our time in Edinburgh, based on what we learned from Jill. We would definitely recommend this tour.

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Joe_C, Apr 2026

Great Overview of Edinburgh!

We thoroughly enjoyed this tour experience with Laura. It was a great way to get an historical, as well as current, overview of Edinburgh, and Laura did a fantastic job of keeping the tour interesting throughout our time together. I would highly recommend this tour for anyone wanting to learn more about Edinburgh. Thank you, Laura!!

Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Christopher_W, Feb 2026

One of the BEST days of my life.

We traveled to Scotland from the America last month (over New Years). My 3 friends and I did the private Highlands tour with Taimur as a tour guide/driver. The tour itself was great but Taimur made the trip incredible. We saw so many amazing places (Luss being our favorite)—it was totally comfortable and relaxing but also stimulating thanks to Taimur. We would go from beautiful place to beautiful place at our own pace, and Taimur had wonderful stories and insights at every stop. When we wanted to be quiet and just soak it in, we could. But when we wanted to learn and absorb information, Taimur was there to tell us stories and answer any and every question. Many of the highlights weren’t even the sites themselves, but instead the conversation and funny banter we had with Taimur on the longer parts of the drive. As Americans, we came to Scotland without much context and knowledge, but we left with what feels like a true and deep understanding of Edinburgh, Glasgow, the highlands and Scotland itself. 5 out of 5 stars for the tour— 10 out of 5 stars for Taimur. My brother is going to Scotland with his family this Summer and I told him this trip with Taimur is absolutely mandatory. (Not to mention my fiancée and I are literally planning a summer Scotland trip for next year so we can do the tour with Taimur again and bring our daughter this time.)

City Sightseeing Edinburgh Hop-On Hop-Off Bus Tour + Kids Go Free

Angelique_J, Dec 2025

Fab experience in...

Fab experience in Edinburgh the drivers of the city sightseeing were simply amazing, really friendly, good spirit, helpful and knowledgeable. My children and I had the best time going through the various sights. Thank you very much for a lovely break in your amazing city

Edinburgh Custom Private Tour with a Local, see the city unscripted

Jen_R, Oct 2025

Easy intro to Edinburgh

This was the perfect introduction to Edinburgh. Our guide was Doug Scott, a local resident, who walked us around the city to see the highlights. He gave us a bit of history, a bit of humor, and some great suggestions for what to see after our time together. He went at our pace and answered our questions. Not only did we get the historical side of things, we also got a local's view of the new monarch, political climate, and his feelings for his town in general.