Book your own private tour guide in Scotland

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

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24 Private Guides in Scotland

Gordon
The Glaswegian
I speak: English
(4 reviews)
Alice
The Friendly Storyteller
I speak: English
(190 reviews)
Chris
Entwined in the fabric of Edinburgh, history and present.
I speak: English
(14 reviews)
Sonny
Invisible (Edinburgh) Team
I speak: English
(13 reviews)
Chandrakanta
Explorer
I speak: English
Oluf
Exploring Scotland’s history
I speak: English
(3 reviews)
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Kevin
Award Winning Whisky Highlander
I speak: English
Russell
The Passionate Patriot
I speak: English
(16 reviews)
Neil
The Whisky Ambassador
I speak: English
(18 reviews)
David
The Inquisitive Historian
I speak: English
(16 reviews)
Gains
Your Local Historian
I speak: English
(7 reviews)
Alec
The Talk o’ the Toon
I speak: English
(87 reviews)

Our locals' favourite things to do

Our locals know Scotland 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 Scotland

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    Chris & 2 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh

    4.9
    100 reviews
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    Joe & 12 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Edinburgh

    5.0
    281 reviews
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    David & 5 other locals

    City Escape: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Day Trip

    5.0
    262 reviews
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    Chris & 7 other locals

    Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, myths and legends Tour

    4.9
    515 reviews
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    Gains & 8 other locals

    Full Coverage Edinburgh City Tour

    5.0
    514 reviews
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    Niamh & 12 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Edinburgh City Tour

    5.0
    628 reviews
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    Oluf & 8 other locals

    City Escape: Stirling Castle, Linlithgow palace & Highlands Day Trip

    5.0
    277 reviews
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    GJ & 3 other locals

    A Taste of Edinburgh: Whisky Tour

    5.0
    252 reviews
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    Neil & 3 other locals

    The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour

    5.0
    490 reviews
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    Chris & 6 other locals

    City Escape: St Andrews & Fishing Villages Day Trip

    5.0
    256 reviews
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Laura
The Community Lover
I speak: English
(82 reviews)
Neil
Let me share my passion for Edinburgh with you!
I speak: English
(11 reviews)
Monica
The Scottish Celebrant
I speak: English
(108 reviews)
Joseph
The Cultural Enthusiastic
I speak: English
Justin
Have Some Tea & Explore with Me!
I speak: English
(5 reviews)
GJ
The Enthusiastic, Entertaining Local
I speak: English
(10 reviews)

10 tips from our private guides in Scotland

Curated byChandrakanta, Gordon and 22 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 Scotland!

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Jason
About local Laura
28 July 2025
Exceptional guide!

Laura was the best tour guide! She knows Edinburgh so well and can take you to the seldom known most unique places that really impress. Great stories, history and knowledge! Wonderful experience, thank you Laura for your time and kindness! Jason, Nádia and Louie

Allan
About local Alice
27 July 2025
Fun and spooky tour indeed

Alice was great fun and completely flexible to our needs . First time with a local tour. Another great way to enjoy Edinburgh. Highly recommend to all.

Heike
About local Chris
26 July 2025
We had a great tour with Chris!

Very interesting tour and Chriswas very flexible. Ask him a question and you will get the answers.

Guides in Scotland