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Whatever your passion, there’s a private guide who’s perfect for you. Our Edinburgh tour guides can create a 100% personalized tour to match your wishes. Just get in touch!

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22 Private Guides in Edinburgh

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Neil
The Whisky Ambassador
I speak: English
(18 review)
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Joe
The Friendly Local Lad
I speak: English
(12 review)
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Laura
The Community Lover
I speak: English
(79 review)
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GJ
The Enthusiastic, Entertaining Local
I speak: English
(7 review)
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Chris
Entwined in the fabric of Edinburgh, history and present.
I speak: English
(5 review)
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Sonny
Invisible (Edinburgh) Team
I speak: English
(13 review)
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Neil
Let me share my passion for Edinburgh with you!
I speak: English
(6 review)
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Xavier
The Singing Storyteller
I speak: English • Español
(26 review)
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Gains
Your Local Historian
I speak: English
(4 review)
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Alice
The Friendly Storyteller
I speak: English
(165 review)
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David
The Inquisitive Historian
I speak: English
(15 review)
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Kevin
Award Winning Whisky Highlander
I speak: English

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Edinburgh like the back of their hand! Whatever your passion, they’ll show you the best places in the entire city during your tour. They know exactly what to do, what to see, and, most importantly, where to eat all across the city.

Check these unique experiences in Edinburgh

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    Michelle & 2 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh

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    Alice & 12 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Edinburgh

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    264 reviews
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    Kevin & 5 other locals

    City Escape: Loch Ness Day Trip

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    244 reviews
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    Alice & 7 other locals

    Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, myths and legends Tour

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    460 reviews
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    Alice & 8 other locals

    Full Coverage Edinburgh City Tour

    4.9
    457 reviews
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    Laura & 11 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Edinburgh City Tour

    4.9
    564 reviews
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    David & 8 other locals

    City Escape: Highlands Day Trip

    4.9
    251 reviews
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    GJ & 2 other locals

    A Taste of Edinburgh: Whisky Tour

    4.9
    206 reviews
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    Gains & 3 other locals

    The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour

    4.9
    446 reviews
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    Neil & 6 other locals

    City Escape: St Andrews Day Trip

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    238 reviews
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Svend-Erik
The Lively Storyteller
I speak: Dansk • English • Svenska
(61 review)
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Alec
The Talk o’ the Toon
I speak: English
(81 review)
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Monica
The Scottish Celebrant
I speak: English
(106 review)
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Justin
Have Some Tea & Explore with Me!
I speak: English
(5 review)
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Michelle
The Friendly Scot
I speak: English
(25 review)
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Oluf
Exploring Scotland’s history
I speak: English

10 tips from our private guides in Edinburgh

Curated bySonny, Alec and 20 other locals

The only way to enjoy a city to the max is the local way. Stay off-the-beaten-track and check out these awesome tips from our private guides in Edinburgh!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Jim
About local Laura
5 June 2025
Sunday in Edinburgh!!!

Laura was great, leading our rambling group of seven on a tour of Edinburgh Castle, and then arranging for us to have a very Scottish luncheon at the Haggis Box Restaurant in the Scottish Storytelling Centre (and impressive and preserved John Knox house), and for then taking us off the Royal Mile to some quieter, more interesting sights. FIVE STARS to Laura for our Edinburgh experiences!!!

Julie
About local Monica
4 June 2025
Wonderful tour of Edinburgh Castle

We had a great tour of Edinburgh Castle with Monica. She customized it to accommodate my bad knee, which was so helpful. Monica told us many wonderfully rich and historic tales that tied the history of Scotland together using the castle as thread. Highly recommend booking With Locals and requesting Monica. I could have spent days listening to her stories of Scotland.

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About local Xavier
3 June 2025

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An Edinburgh Adventure with a Private Guide

Receive the royal treatment with your own private guide in Edinburgh. Explore the secrets of the city hidden in plain sight that only locals know about. You will get an intimate look at the fascinating history and authentic way of life from the prospective of a local. Your tour with a private tour guide in Edinburgh can be customized to check off everything on your wish list. Put your trust in your Edinburgh tour guide and let them create a magical adventure for you!

Only our incredible Edinburgh local guides can show you an authentic Scottish experience that highlights the breathtaking culture and historical treasures of the city. They will ensure that you have a phenomenal time on your tour whether it is for the entire day or only a few hours. You will leave with irreplaceable memories that you will cherish for the rest of your life.

Our private guides in Edinburgh will show you the best activities to begin your city trip! Discover the shortcuts and unknown alleyways that will take you to top city highlights in the blink of an eye. The mesmerizing Scott Monument? The enchanting Royal Botanic Garden? The legendary Arthur’s Seat? Wherever you wish to go, our Edinburgh tour guides can take you there and enrich your knowledge with mind-blowing facts only locals know.

With your Edinburgh local guide navigating the path, your personalized tour will be one for the ages. Avoid the common tourist traps, find the most exhilarating hidden gems, and make a new friend for life. A private tour guide in Edinburgh is a must for your next city break!

Guides in Edinburgh