Edinburgh

15 Best Edinburgh Private Tours

The private bookings: Highland drivers who adjust for weather and whim, and city days at your pace. Scotland rewards the flexible itinerary; the skies insist on it.

1.The Potter Trail Private Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s Harry Potter-inspired sites with this private, customizable tour. Led by engaging guides, it offers an intimate look at JK Rowling’s creative roots for fans and curious travelers alike.

Most Popular★ 5.0

“Allister was fantastic! He was informational while humorous. Made my families trip to the city of Edinburgh very fun❤️”

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2.Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Discover the Scottish Highlands with a private guide, exploring castles, lochs, and mountain views in an 8-hour custom trip from Edinburgh. Perfect for intimate, flexible travel.

★ 5.0

“So glad we did this! We had a great day and are so happy we got to see a bit of the Highlands during our trip to Edinburgh. We travelled with kids ages 2-6 and our guide Martin did a great job adapting the tour…”

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3.Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s highlights on a private walking tour, visiting iconic sites like Edinburgh Castle and the Royal Mile, with personalized insights from expert guides.

★ 5.0

“We had a wonderful experience. Alastair, was very engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour if you wanted to get a great historical overview of Edinburgh.”

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4.Private Old Edinburgh Tour – Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Discover Edinburgh’s history on a private 2-hour walking tour through the Old Town, exploring iconic sites, stories of royals and rogues, and hidden corners.

★ 5.0

“Ask for Robert, the tall man in a glorious kilt! He was an outstanding tour guide - hilarious, informative and delightfully irreverent! Seriously, we travel all over the world and this was one of our best guides ever!”

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5.Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

Discover Edinburgh’s best food, drinks, and local sights on this private luxury tour featuring tastings, history, and insider recommendations.

★ 5.0

“The tour was a bit hard to find the startpoint of. Was unclear that it started inside the hotell in the lobby bar. And the information on viator of what was included said us nothing. But this was a good tour. We could not have…”

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6.Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

Discover Edinburgh’s top sights comfortably in a private 4-hour tour in a spacious Mercedes. Perfect for those wanting personalized, flexible exploration.

★ 5.0

“We had a great tour: I saw more in four hours than I did in the four days of my last visit! Alan was a super guide, tailoring the trip around our wants (and my slight mobility issues).”

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7.Private Airport transfer From or to Edinburgh airport (One way transfer)

Enjoy a hassle-free start or end to your Edinburgh trip with this private airport transfer, offering comfort, reliability, and personalized service for around $45 per person.

★ 4.5

“We couldn’t find her at first…. She had texted me and I hadn’t turned my phone back after deplaning. So, after we connected…. The ride to our hotel went well.”

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8.Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

Discover Scotland’s dramatic landscapes on a luxury private tour from Edinburgh, visiting iconic castles, Loch Ness, Glencoe, and hidden Highland gems.

★ 5.0

“Overall, this was an excellent tour. So a good deal of Scotland in a relatively compact time. Our guide was friendly and knowledgeable. My only slight criticism is that the vehicle (Ford) windows somewhat smaller than other types of vehicles with more restricted views.”

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10.Edinburgh Private Walking Food Tour With Secret Food Tours

Discover Edinburgh’s authentic flavors on this private 3-hour walking food tour, featuring haggis, whisky, cheeses, and secret treats—all tailored for you.

★ 5.0

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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11.Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

Discover the Scottish Highlands in comfort on this private, customizable day trip from Edinburgh, featuring castles, waterfalls, and whisky stops.

★ 5.0

“We absolutely loved every minute of our Highlands tour with Gary as a guide. Not only are the Highlands breathtaking, but we visited out of the ordinary destinations that really gave us a feel for life in the area, and above all, with a gifted…”

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14.Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Discover Edinburgh’s history, legends, and hidden gems on a private 2.5-hour walking tour with expert guides. Ideal for personalized insights and authentic experiences.

★ 5.0

“This tour was a great way to start our Scottish vacation. We got to walk around Edinburgh and learn about the history of the city and get an idea of how the city was laid out. The tour guide gave us some very good recommendations…”

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15.Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour

Discover Scotland’s highlights on a private 12-hour tour from Edinburgh, exploring Glencoe, Loch Ness, and the Highlands in comfort and style.

★ 5.0

“We had a lovely, adventurous and informative day with Alistair! We made seceral stops on our way to Lochness and we learned a lot about the history of Schotland. Highly recommend.”

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More Edinburgh Private Tours

4.4Edinburgh: Private Walking Tour with a Local2 - 6 hours$64 4.5Edinburgh Private Tour with a Local Guide, Highlights & Hidden Gems2 to 6 hours (approx.)$70.77 5.0Private Walk: Edinburgh Old Town and New Town3 to 4 hours (approx.)$319.14 4.5The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh With Locals: Private Food Tour3 hours (approx.)$187.06 5.0Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour – ‘Meet’ the dead of Old Edinburgh!1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$124.30 5.0Loch Ness, Glencoe and the Highlands Private Day Tour12 hours (approx.)$1,115.23 5.0Private Edinburgh City Half-Day Tour4 hours (approx.)$586.96 5.0Private One Day Highlands Tour of Scotland10 hours (approx.)$897.71 5.0Private Edinburgh City 4-Hour Tour in a Premier Classic LEVC TXE4 hours (approx.)$592.49 5.0Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)$92.93 5.0Edinburgh: Loch Ness, Glen Coe & Highlands Private Tour12 hours (approx.)$1,260.85 5.0Kingdom of Fife & St Andrews Full-Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan8 hours (approx.)$275.59 5.0The Alba Adventure – a 2-7 day private tour of Scotland$4,554.78 5.0Private Glencoe Driving Tour from Edinburgh8 to 9 hours (approx.)$992.14 5.0Private Royal Mile walking tour – Discover the history of our most famous street2 hours (approx.)$117.13 4.9From Edinburgh: Loch Ness Private Day Tour with Transfers11 hours$814 5.0Wallace monument, Stirling Castle, Linlithgow Palace Private Tour8 hours (approx.)$716.55 5.0Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan4 hours (approx.)$275.59 5.0Coastal Charms: St Andrews & Kingdom of Fife Private Day Tour8 hours (approx.)$567.73 4.5Private One way Transfer Edinburgh Airport to Edinburgh35 minutes (approx.)$44.69 4.5Private Photoshoot in Edinburgh with a Professional Photographer1 hour (approx.)$289.37 5.0Private Tour of Loch Ness, Glencoe and Highlands from Edinburgh12 hours (approx.)$1,088.60 5.0Glencoe & Highlands: Private Land Rover Tour9 hours (approx.)$1,233.29 4.0Private 3-Hour Scottish Dinner and Folk Music Experience2 hours 45 minutes (approx.)$108.31