Walking tours in Edinburgh

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Walking tours in 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

Discover secret Edinburgh
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Edinburgh Discover secret Edinburgh

From a secret village to a roof top terrace with spectacular views of the city, your host will unlock the hidden gems you would miss on your own

$103.36 per person

3 hours

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Must see Edinburgh with a local
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Edinburgh Must see Edinburgh with a local

See some of Edinburgh's top sites in a day, from the Royal Mile to Calton Hill, and a sprinkle of hidden gems on an experience fully tailored to you.

$230.85 per person

8 hours

  • (100)

Explore Edinburgh's landscapes
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Edinburgh Explore Edinburgh's landscapes

Explore Edinburgh’s stunning natural surroundings from trails up Arthur’s Seat to catch sight of the city from above, to the windswept coastal paths.

$128.25 per person

4 hours

  • (95)

Edinburgh whisky experience
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Edinburgh Edinburgh whisky experience

Stroll through the historic Old Town with a fellow whisky-lover, stopping to try four whiskies from Scotland’s major whisky-producing regions.

$153.23 per person

3 hours

  • (59)

Edinburgh Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration
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Edinburgh Edinburgh Your Way: A Personalized 4-Hour Exploration

A four-hour private walk tailored to your pace and interests, blending historic streets, skyline views, and quieter local corners.

$128.25 per person

4 hours

  • (135)

A night in Edinburgh with a local
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Edinburgh A night in Edinburgh with a local

Explore beautiful Edinburgh after dark, guided by your host! From walking along the Royal Mile to mingling with the locals at a bar, it's up to you!

$148.5 per person

4 hours

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Walking tours in Edinburgh

The best private guides and local insiders in Edinburgh

The Scottish capital is a picturesque jumble of cobbled alleys lined with historic buildings, and the best way to experience it is on foot. Put on your comfiest walking shoes and get ready to explore on the ultimate Edinburgh walking tours with City Unscripted. With a local host to tailor a route especially for you, you know you’ll see the very best of the city on our private walking tours in Edinburgh. Our local hosts won’t just take you to the tourist traps, because they’re intimately familiar with every hidden path and secret alley in this historic cityscape. With your local guide planning your Edinburgh city walking tours, you can rest assured that every step will count.

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Walking tours in Edinburgh

Let a local lead the way

On unforgettable walking tours of Edinburgh with City Unscripted, you’ll be matched with a like-minded local guide to walk by your side every step of the way. Our hosts aren’t like any other travel guide, because they take the time to plan personalized Edinburgh walking tours with your personality and passions in mind. Trust our locals to take the reins on your private walking tours in Edinburgh. From quaint neighborhood cafés serving the best scones and shortbread to hidden streets that inspired Harry Potter, we’ll help you uncover the city’s best-kept secrets few travelers ever find.

Walking tours in Edinburgh

Take the road less traveled

With so much to see, it’s easy to get overwhelmed by the sheer scope of things. But on our walking tours in Edinburgh with local insiders, you don’t have to stick to the busy main roads of the iconic Old Town. Think of your host as your GPS and guidebook who can help you uncover secret paths leading to incredible attractions on your Edinburgh walking tours. Stumble across locations off the beaten track, like a 17th-century-style secret garden or a humble café serving melty cheese toasties. We want you to see the sights you didn’t even know existed on walking tours of Edinburgh with us.

Walking tours in Edinburgh

Enter the gateway to Scotch whisky

What would a day in Edinburgh be without sampling a few wee drams of liquid gold? As the so-called “gateway to Scotch whisky”, Edinburgh is the place to be for the finest blends in the country – and you can try them all for yourself on our Edinburgh walking whisky tours. Our whisky-fueled Edinburgh walking tours will take you on a stroll down the length of the Royal Mile, a historic hub of entertainment where you’ll find single malt at its finest. But if your drink of choice is something different, our Edinburgh gin experience might be exactly what you’re looking for.

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Latest reviews from our guests

    We had a wonderful tour with Colin who was a wonderful guide and very helpful! We loved all of it!! Thank you.

    22 July 2026

    Juliana B

    We really enjoyed our time with Jill. She knew we had been to Edinburgh before and detailed a tour that included hidden pockets of history within the Royal mile as well as other features on Princess Street and The Potrait Gallery and ending at the Sir Walter Scott Memorial. Jill was well informed and very pleasant to be with.

    16 July 2026

    Kim D

    We had a wonderful time on our walking tour with James. He was a fantastic guide and brought Edinburgh’s Old Town to life with great stories, local history, and interesting details about the streets, architecture, and hidden gems. As a bonus, we happened to be on the Royal Mile when the Scottish Crown was being driven down to Holyrood so the King could open Parliament, which made the experience even more memorable. The tour was engaging, well-paced, and a really enjoyable way to experience the city. We would highly recommend James to anyone visiting Edinburgh!

    7 July 2026

    Angela B

    James was an experienced and knowledgeable guide. We learned a lot and he answered all questions. Highly recommend!

    5 July 2026

    Maureen H

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