Book your own private tour guide in Edinburgh

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
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(18 review)
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Alice
The Friendly Storyteller
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(140 review)
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Sonny
Invisible (Edinburgh) Team
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(13 review)
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Monica
The Scottish Celebrant
I speak: English
(100 review)
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Justin
Have Some Tea & Explore with Me!
I speak: English
(5 review)
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Neil
Let me share my passion for Edinburgh with you!
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Chris
Entwined in the fabric of Edinburgh, history and present.
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Gains
Your Local Historian
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(1 review)
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Oluf
Exploring Scotland’s history
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Laura
The Community Lover
I speak: English
(74 review)
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GJ
The Enthusiastic, Entertaining Local
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(4 review)
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Alec
The Talk o’ the Toon
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(77 review)

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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Kevin
Award Winning Whisky Highlander
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Scott
Tartan Thistle tours
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(14 review)
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Michelle
The Friendly Scot
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(25 review)
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Joe
The Friendly Local Lad
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(7 review)
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David
The Inquisitive Historian
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(15 review)
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Russell
The Passionate Patriot
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(8 review)

10 tips from our private guides in Edinburgh

Curated byLaura, Kevin 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

Konrad
About local Alec
16 February 2025
Awesome way to know the city

We definitely recommend a private tour with Alec for the first moment you arrive in Edinburgh. We enjoyed the whole tour from the first moment and it was a great start to our long weekend. It was very informative and interesting. It was lovely to hear all the stories from Alec.

andrewmackay48
About local Monica
16 February 2025
Fantastic experience

I visited for my first time, we took a tour of the castle, stopped in a fantastic little pub, walked through greyfriar etc. Thoroughly enjoyed my trip and Monica was supper friendly and made my trip a memorable one by making a few amendments by request. Including a picture with the grave of he who shall not be named for my daughter.

Charles
About local Alec
8 February 2025
The perfect guide

Exploring the Edinburgh castle with Alec was a wonderful experience and was a highlight of out trip. He is super knowledgable, attentive and has a very warm personality. My wife and I are looking forward coming back to Edinburgh and have Alec show us more of the wonders of the city.

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