Private Tour Guides In Edinburgh

Tailoring each tour to your wishes by locals who love their city

Tourist waiting for transport in the city center of Edinburgh

Top private tours in Edinburgh

From exploring cool neighborhoods to eating with the locals to seeing iconic sites, these are some of our favorite experiences

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When in Osaka
make sure to try
“kushikatsu”!

See the city like
you would with a friend who lives there

The best private guides and local insiders in Edinburgh

Looking for the best private tour guides in Edinburgh for your next trip to the spectacular Scottish capital? Your search can stop right here because City Unscripted has got you covered! We have a network of knowledgeable local hosts leading a varied range of private tours in Edinburgh that strike the perfect balance between the city’s tourist sights and local haunts. From iconic attractions like the picturesque jumble of historic buildings in the Old Town to simple snapshots of the local lifestyle, like watching raindrops roll down the windows from inside a cozy café serving shortbread and scones, our personalized Edinburgh tours have something for everyone.

Meet some of our Edinburgh private guides

Like the people who travel with us, they have different backgrounds and interests – but they’re all so passionate about the place they call home, they choose to spend their free time sharing it with the like-minded travelers matched to them.

We’ve handpicked them and we’ll match you to your perfect one!

Tourists on a tour of Edinburgh with a local guide

Hosts handpicked for you

No two travelers are the same, and that’s why our local hosts aren’t, either. Our team of private tour guides in Edinburgh come from all ages, careers, and perspectives, but they share one thing in common: they’re incredibly passionate about their beautiful city and want to share its best-kept secrets with travelers like you on our personalized Edinburgh tours. See Edinburgh through the eyes of someone intimately familiar with every inch of it. We’ll be sure to pair you with the private tour guides in Edinburgh who share your interests, whether food, art, nature, or architecture.

Group of tourists sitting with their local guide enjoying the sunshine in Edinburgh

Itineraries crafted with you in mind

At City Unscripted, we take the time to get to know you – your personality, your interests, and your travel style – so our private tour guides in Edinburgh are able to create the perfect tour for you. All you have to do is choose from our selection of experiences, and we’ll do the rest! Whether you want to get to grips with navigating the city on our “Kickstart your trip to Edinburgh” tour, sip liquid gold on our “Edinburgh whiskey experience”, or squeeze in as many attractions as possible on our must-see tour, our private tour guides in Edinburgh tailor every experience to you.

Groups of tourists walking toward Edinburgh Castle on a tour of the iconic sights of Edinburgh

Highlights and hidden gems

Many of the most amazing experiences in Edinburgh are the ones your guidebook doesn’t even know exist. You could easily spend a day exploring the top tourist attractions, but only with private tour guides in Edinburgh is it possible to uncover the hidden gems and holes-in-the-wall that only locals know about. The local hosts leading our Edinburgh tours know exactly where to go for the tastiest food and the most unique entertainment. You won’t be limited to the tourist traps, and our experiences will give you a true feel for the city down the secret backstreets free from food traffic.

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Latest reviews from our guests

The guidance was excellent, Elizabeth's disposition and attitude was extraordinary!

April 2024

Héctor P
Fedor listened to what we wanted in a tour, and he showed us parts of Edinburgh that were away from the tourist traps and crowded streets. He was easy to converse with, and we felt at ease. It was a wonderful relaxing afternoon.

April 2024

Joyce M
Touring with Fedor was like meeting up with an old friend. We enjoyed the places he took us to away from the tourist traps and crowded streets. It was a very good day.

April 2024

Joyce M
Tom was an excellent guide with many stories to match current location. Be prepared for over 5 miles of exciting interpretation.

April 2024

Daniel A