Book your own English speaking tour guide in Scotland

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

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24 Private guides

David
The Inquisitive Historian
I speak: English
(16 reviews)
Laura
The Community Lover
I speak: English
(81 reviews)
Gordon
The Glaswegian
I speak: English
(4 reviews)
Sonny
Invisible (Edinburgh) Team
I speak: English
(13 reviews)
Chris
Entwined in the fabric of Edinburgh, history and present.
I speak: English
(13 reviews)
Alec
The Talk o’ the Toon
I speak: English
(86 reviews)
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Neil
Let me share my passion for Edinburgh with you!
I speak: English
(11 reviews)
Alice
The Friendly Storyteller
I speak: English
(189 reviews)
Chandrakanta
Explorer
I speak: English
Kevin
Award Winning Whisky Highlander
I speak: English
Neil
The Whisky Ambassador
I speak: English
(18 reviews)
Gains
Your Local Historian
I speak: English
(7 reviews)
Russell
The Passionate Patriot
I speak: English
(16 reviews)
Oluf
Exploring Scotland’s history
I speak: English
(3 reviews)
Joseph
The Cultural Enthusiastic
I speak: English
Justin
Have Some Tea & Explore with Me!
I speak: English
(5 reviews)
Monica
The Scottish Celebrant
I speak: English
(108 reviews)
GJ
The Enthusiastic, Entertaining Local
I speak: English
(10 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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    Alec & 2 other locals

    The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh

    4.9
    214 reviews
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    GJ & 12 other locals

    Highlights & Hidden Gems of Edinburgh

    5.0
    280 reviews
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    Chris & 5 other locals

    City Escape: Loch Ness & Scottish Highlands Day Trip

    5.0
    260 reviews
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    Chris & 7 other locals

    Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, myths and legends Tour

    4.9
    512 reviews
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    Alice & 7 other locals

    Full Coverage Edinburgh City Tour

    5.0
    511 reviews
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    Alice & 12 other locals

    Withlocals Your Way! - Edinburgh City Tour

    5.0
    624 reviews
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    Kevin & 8 other locals

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

    5.0
    275 reviews
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    GJ & 3 other locals

    A Taste of Edinburgh: Whisky Tour

    5.0
    250 reviews
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    Monica & 3 other locals

    The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour

    5.0
    488 reviews
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    Neil & 6 other locals

    City Escape: St Andrews & Fishing Villages Day Trip

    5.0
    254 reviews
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10 tips from our local guides in Scotland

Curated byGJ, Gordon and 22 other locals

Check these awesome tips by our amazing locals. Our local travelling community is more than willing to share some tips and show you their version of their beloved city.

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What other travelers love about our local experts

Heather
About local GJ
18 July 2025

G was fantastic! We could have spent the whole day listening to his stories and the history of Edinburgh. He had us all laughing and on the edge of our seats. If he is available to book- do not hesitate. Also sent us on our way with wonderful recommendations. Thank you G!

Inka
About local Alice
17 July 2025
Great experience

For our first time visit in Edinburgh as a family with grown up kids, we booked a three hour tour with Alice: she is a great story-teller, we loved to learn about the secrets of Edinburgh. We had a very interesting and fun afternoon, Alice was warm and cheerful, we enjoyed every minute. Highly recommended

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About local GJ
17 July 2025
He’s a Mind Reader!

G knew exactly what we were looking for and tailored the tour accordingly. He took the time to get to know us and that resulted in a personalized tour. He went the extra mile.

Guides in Scotland