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Edinburgh Private Tour

Discover the architecture, history, and everyday life of Edinburgh with a private tour guide, the exclusive way to explore Scotland's capital. Edinburgh Private Tours.

  • 2 - 3 hours
  • 9Exceptional | 125 reviews

Discover the architecture, history, and everyday life of Edinburgh with a private tour guide, the exclusive way to explore Scotland's capital.

Edinburgh Private Tours

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

Old Town Tour

The Edinburgh Old Town Private Tour covers the history of this medieval city, over 3000 years old. Explore significant buildings like St. Giles Cathedral and the City Chambers as we walk through the Royal Mile, Chambers Street, and Victoria Street. Visit the Greyfriars Bobby statue and Greyfriars Cemetery, known for its paranormal activity and inspiration for Harry Potter. Other notable sites include the Grassmarket, 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, including the impact of the Black Death. Visit cemeteries, learn about notorious serial killers William Burke and William Hare, and climb Calton Hill, home to historic monuments known as 'Edinburgh’s Disgrace'.

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

Castle Tour

Edinburgh Castle, sitting atop an extinct volcano, is the most besieged castle in the UK, having been attacked 26 times. The tour includes the royal palace, the Scottish crown jewels, and the Stone of Destiny. We will also discuss its museums and prisons where banknotes were counterfeited in the 19th century.

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

Advantages of a Private Tour

Private tours offer personalized service with an exclusive guide. Book any day, tailoring the itinerary to your preferences, and save money if traveling as a large group.

Included

  • English–speaking guide
  • Private and exclusive tour, there won't be anyone else in the group

Not included

  • Food and drink
  • Entry tickets to Edinburgh Castle: Adults: 21.5GBP, senior: 17GBP, children aged 7
  • 15: 13GBP, children under 5: free

Tips

  • Accessibility: Yes, you must attend with a carer

Location

Activity location

St Giles Advocate's Close Apartment, Advocate's Close, Edinburgh, EH1 1PQ, United Kingdom

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