Edinburgh Private Tour Details

See the best of Edinburgh with us on this half or full day private tour. You’ll see classics such as Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles Cathedral, the Old Town, the Palace of Hollyroodhouse, The Royal Mile and much more in a morning or afternoon. It’s the perfect day in the Scottish capital.

You can also optionally extend your tour to see the Georgian New Town, tour the Scottish National Art Gallery, or even the National Museum of Scotland. A final option – if you have your hiking shoes on – is to climb Arthur’s Seat for a panoramic view of the city.

Edinburgh Highlights Private Tour Pricing:
Including admission tickets to Edinburgh Castle
Walking tour (3.5 hours) – £495 for 1-2 people. £50 per extra guest.
A car can be added for an additional charge but is generally not recommended as the city centre is so compact and best seen on foot.

We can also extend to a full-day tour to take in the New Town, Calton Hill or even one of the city’s museums of galleries.

Please contact us for large groups.

Go Beyond Edinburgh – Other Private Tours of Scotland:

If you have more time in Scotland, we have many other options for you:

Scottish Highlands Day – This 7 hour day includes a countryside Loch stop, admission tickets to Stirling Castle, and a private guided tour of a distillery. From £1250 including your qualified driver-guide, admission tickets and all taxes.
Undiscovered Scotland Day – Venture further afield and discover Sir Walter Scott’s Residence, Floors Castle and Smailholm Tower. From £1300 including your qualified driver-guide, admission tickets and all taxes.
VVIP Tours in Edinburgh – Enjoy a Palace of Holyroodhouse private guided tour or the Royal Yacht Britannia with a private tour guide. Both these experiences are available before or after hours and are entirely private to you. These experiences start from £1550 for 2 people for 2 hours.

Departure & Return Location

This tour starts and ends at your hotel or apartment in Edinburgh. Your private tour guide will meet you there.

Departure Time

We recommend starting at 9:00 am for a morning tour, and after 2:00pm for an afternoon tour. We have some flexibility.

Price Includes

Qualified and Licensed Blue Badge Tour Guide
Entrance Fees to Edinburgh Castle
Private vehicle if selected
Reserved Time Slots and/or entrance for Private Tour Guests
All Applicable Taxes and Fees

Price Excludes

Lunch
Gratuities
Public transport or taxis

What to Expect

Make the most of your precious time in Edinburgh with this private tour of the city’s most iconic sights.

By the end of the day, you’ll understand how Edinburgh came to be, see the incredible Scottish Crown Jewels (The Honours of Scotland) at Edinburgh Castle, delight in the wonders of The Royal Mile, learn amazing stories of dogs and wizards and much more.

You’ll see these highlights and much more along the way:

Walk the Royal Mile - the heart of Edinburgh's Old Town
See the Scottish Crown Jewels (Honors of Scotland) at Edinburgh Castle.
Discover the unique burial place of one of the most controversial religious figures in history.
Delve into the rich literary history of Edinburgh, from the birthplace of Harry Potter to the haunts of Robert Burns and Sir Walter Scott
Enjoy St Giles Cathedral - with 900 years of history
Wander through the winding alleyways and hidden courtyards that have remained largely unchanged for centuries.

Please note tour guides are not permitted to guide in the interior parts of the castle.

More Options – Holyrood House, King Charles’s official residence in Scotland, makes a perfect accompaniment to this tour. Tour guides are not permitted to guide inside but we are more than happy to end the tour here for you.

Languages – Your best of Edinburgh highlights private tour is available in a variety of languages.