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

Gwen’s custom tour made for an amazing experience. I feel I saw the highlights and hidden gems. Gwen managed to highlight things of interest specifically to me throughout the tour! Personal and amazing!

October 2023

Constance A
I was so happy and impressed with Cameron! He tailored my tour to exactly what I was looking for. I also learned so many unique things while still seeing the main attractions. Additionally, he is quite nice to be around and makes you feel very comfortable!

October 2023

Alicia H
Fedor made our day in Edinburgh a memorable one. Coming from a cruise ship, it was an about a 25-minute bus ride to the city. The communications with Fedor prior to our arrival made it easy to find the meeting location and almost immediately we found him. It was obvious Fedor had lived in the area for some time. He was very knowledgeable of Edinburgh’s history and customs. His walking tour was conducted at an easy pace, and he did not hesitate to stop so we could purchase a coffee, a sevener or take some photos. Thank you, Fedor, for a wonderful tour.

October 2023

Mark R
GJ was a wonderful guide. Very knowledgeable and friendly, we learned so much. He knows lots of inside details and has so many stories that made the whole tour so much more memorable.

October 2023

Virginia T