Edinburgh Private Tour

Discover the architecture, history & everyday life of people in Edinburgh accompanied by a private tour guide. This is an exclusive way to explore Scotland's capital city.

Edinburgh Private Tours

When booking, choose between a tour of the Old Town of Edinburgh, Edinburgh Castle, or a ghost tour. Each tour includes an exclusive guide for your group.

Old Town Tour

The Edinburgh Old Town Private Tour covers the history of this medieval city, over 3000 years old, from tribes to Picts and Highlanders. Significant buildings include St. Giles Cathedral and City Chambers. Explore iconic streets like Royal Mile, Chambers Street, and Victoria Street, the latter inspiring Diagon Alley in J.K. Rowling's novels.

Visit the Greyfriars Bobby statue and hear about the beloved dog. The statue is near Greyfriars Cemetery, said to inspire J.K. Rowling and associated with paranormal activity. Other sites include Grassmarket, the National Museum of Scotland, Heart of Midlothian, and Mercat Cross.

Timetable: Daily, 9 am to 7 pm, every hour.

Ghost Tour

Explore Edinburgh's dark past plagued by illness and murder. Learn about the Black Death and various medical techniques of the time. Visit a cemetery to hear about infamous serial killers William Burke and William Hare.

Climb Calton Hill, once a site for witch burnings, and discover historical monuments like the observatory and the Scottish National Monument.

Timetable: Daily, 9 am to 7 pm, every hour.

Castle Tour

Edinburgh Castle is built on an extinct volcano and has been home to numerous kings and queens. It has been besieged 26 times, making it the most besieged castle in the UK.

Visit the royal palace, learn about James Stuart, see the Scottish crown jewels, and explore the Stone of Destiny. The castle also features museums and prisons related to 19th-century counterfeiting.

Timetable: Daily, 9 am to 1:30 pm, every half hour.

Advantages of a Private Tour

With a private tour, enjoy personalized service with an exclusive guide. Book any day of the week and choose your preferred itinerary. Large groups can also save money.