Edinburgh Private Walking Tour with a Local

Edinburgh, Scotland

2 to 6 hours (approx.)
Group discounts
Mobile ticket
Offered in: English

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Overview

Rather than following a predetermined itinerary, only visit the attractions that interest you on this bespoke private tour of Edinburgh. Ideal for travelers wanting a local perspective on the Scottish capital, this walking tour is fully customizable to your interests; you’re free to make requests or take the suggestions of your guide.

Requesting a starting point makes meeting up with your guide a breeze
Choose how long the tour lasts; from two hours to eight hours
Get a unique perspective of Edinburgh that’s not available on larger tours
Learn about the city from a local and take away tailored tips

What's Included

Private walking tour with a Lokafyer (local host)
Customized private walking tour
Personalized itinerary tailored to your interests

Personal expenses
Tips and gratuities (optional)
Optional activity costs
Food and drinks
Local transportation (this is a walking tour, no transport provided)
Entrance fees (if you choose to visit paid attractions)

Meeting and Pickup

Meeting point

Adam Smith Statue
192 Royal Mile, Edinburgh EH1 1RF, UK
Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. If your hotel is outside the city center, we’ll suggest a convenient meeting point.

End point

Edinburgh, UK
Flexible- tours may end at a different location in the city unless requested otherwise.

Itinerary

Adam Smith Statue (Pass By)

Additional Info

Confirmation will be received at time of booking
Not wheelchair accessible
Service animals allowed
Near public transportation
Not recommended for travelers with back problems
Not recommended for pregnant travelers
No heart problems or other serious medical conditions
Most travelers can participate

Lokafy tours provide a general overview of the city with practical information from a local’s perspective, not detailed historical facts
In case travellers would like to include a visit to an attraction, they would need to cover the cost of entrance for themselves and also the Lokafyer (local guide)
Tours are entirely personalized, please provide the start time, meeting place and information about you so that we can organize the tour
This is a walking tour. We recommend wearing comfortable shoes
Operates in all weather conditions, please dress appropriately
Children below 3 years old are free of charge
Children must be accompanied by an adult
This is a private tour/activity. Only your group will participate

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Cancellation Policy

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

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Reviews

4.5

based on 2 reviews

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Great time with...

Guylaine_B, Feb 2026

Great time with Thomas. We felt like we were walking with a loved one. Anedoctes, tips, addresses, history with a big H and a small h (simply...). Really good. Thank you Thomas (and think of the holidays in Burgundy 😉)

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