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Edinburgh Custom Private Walking Tour With A Guide (Private Tour)
- Duration2 hours – 8 hours
- GroupPrivate tour
- TicketMobile or paper ticket accepted
- LanguagesEnglish, Italian
- BookingInstant confirmation
About this activity
Edinburgh’s winding streets and historic sites can be overwhelming for first-time visitors. Discover the city with a local guide on a private walking tour. This personalized tour allows you to discover the exterior of monuments, including museums, while learning about the city’s history and culture. If you want to visit a museum, the itinerary can be adjusted to fit your interests—simply inform your guide beforehand. Ideal for families, solo travelers, or couples, this tour uncovers hidden corners, local insights, and a richer understanding of Edinburgh’s heritage.
What to expect
Edinburgh
Edinburgh, United Kingdom
Explore Edinburgh alongside a local guide! Let him (or her) show you all there is to know about the city, the iconic places and the history but also some nice places to eat, go shopping and much more during this personalized and private visit. The itinerary will be designed by your local guide based on your preferences. Meet where you're staying to get familiar with the neighborhood, find out about the best places to eat, the easiest ways to get around, and the hidden gems you might have missed. By the end of the tour, you'll feel comfortable navigating the city and confident you have all the information you need to make the most of your stay. Important: This itinerary is completely customizable according to your wishes.Important: This itinerary is completely customizable according to your wishes.
Pickup & meeting point
Pickup is included for all travellers.
Pickup starts about 5 minutes before the departure time.
You can request a pickup location of your own.
Pickup locations165
The operator lists 165 pickup points. 40 are shown here; choose yours from the full list when you book.
Hotels & residences40
- Westfield24 Westfield Road, Gorgie, Edinburgh, EH112QB, United Kingdom
- Ocean Mist Leith14 Shore, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QN, United Kingdom
- West Coates Mansion5 West Coates, Edinburgh, EH12 5JG, United Kingdom
- The Hoxton, Edinburgh5, 21 Grosvenor St, Edinburgh, EH12 5EF, United Kingdom
- The Resident Edinburgh15 Drumsheugh Gardens, Edinburgh, EH3 7UG, United Kingdom
- Wilde Aparthotels, Edinburgh, Grassmarket26 King's Stables Road, Edinburgh, EH1 2JY, United Kingdom
- Virgin Hotels EdinburghVictoria Street, 1 India Buildings, Edinburgh, EH1 2EX, United Kingdom
- Four Points by Sheraton Edinburgh90 Haymarket Terrace, Edinburgh, EH12 5LQ, United Kingdom
- Destiny Student - Burnet Point14 Abbey Lane, Edinburgh, EH8 8HH, United Kingdom
- Old Waverly43 Princes Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2BY, United Kingdom
- Grove House Hotel70 Grove Street, Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 8AP, United Kingdom
- MEININGER Hotel Edinburgh Haymarket1 Osborne Terrace, Edinburgh, E12 5HG, United Kingdom
- Staycity Aparthotels, Edinburgh - West End9 Brandfield Street,, Edinburgh, EH3 8AS, United Kingdom
- BrewDog Doghouse Edinburgh5 New Street, Edinburgh, EH8 8BH, United Kingdom
- NYX Hotel Edinburgh by Leonardo Hotels61 Jeffrey Street, Edinburgh, EH1 1DH, United Kingdom
- Premier Inn WaverleyRose Street, Edinburgh, United Kingdom
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh City Centre by IHGPicardy Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3JT, United Kingdom
- ibis Styles Edinburgh St Andrew Square19 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 1AU, United Kingdom
- Tigerlily Hotel125 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JN, United Kingdom
- Premier Inn Edinburgh Leith Waterfront hotel51-53 Newhaven Place, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 4TX, United Kingdom
- Apex Waterloo Place Hotel23-27 Waterloo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3BG, United Kingdom
- Radisson Collection Hotel, Royal Mile Edinburgh1 George IV Bridge, Edinburgh, EH1 1AD, United Kingdom
- Travelodge Edinburgh Cameron Toll43 Craigmillar Park, Cameron Toll, Edinburgh, EH16 5PD, United Kingdom
- Stewart by Heeton Concept Aparthotel10 Young Street, Edinburgh, EH2 4JB, United Kingdom
- hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Royal Mile hotel37 East Market Street, Close to Edinburgh Waverley Station, Edinburgh, EH8 8FR, United Kingdom
- Residence Inn by Marriott Edinburgh36 Simpson Loan Quartermile, Quartermile, Edinburgh, EH3 9GG, United Kingdom
- hub by Premier Inn Edinburgh Haymarket hotelTorphichen Street, Edinburgh, EH3 8JB, United Kingdom
- Le Monde Hotel16 George Street, Edinburgh, EH2 2PF, United Kingdom
- The Edinburgh Grand, a Luxury Collection Hotel, Edinburgh42 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
- City Centre Royal View Apartments126 Pleasance, Old Town, Edinburgh, EH8 9TL, United Kingdom
- Hampton by Hilton Edinburgh West End166 Fountainbridge, Edinburgh, EH3 9RX, United Kingdom
- The Salisbury Hotel43-45 Salisbury Road, Newington, Edinburgh, EH16 5AA, United Kingdom
- Nira Caledonia6 & 10 Gloucester Place, Edinburgh, EH3 6EF, United Kingdom
- Hotel Du Vin & Bistro11 Bristo Place, Edinburgh, EH1 1EZ, United Kingdom
- The Lane Boutique Hotel4 Canaan Lane, Edinburgh, EH10 4SY, United Kingdom
- Gleneagles TownhouseNo. 39 St Andrew Square, Edinburgh, EH2 2AD, United Kingdom
- KM Hotel5-9 Richmond Place, Edinburgh, EH8 9ST, United Kingdom
- Holiday Inn Express Edinburgh - City West By IHG107 Queensferry Road, Edinburgh, EH4 3HL, United Kingdom
- Grosvenor Gardens Hotel1 Grosvenor Gardens, Midlothian, Edinburgh, EH12 5JU, United Kingdom
- Edinburgh City Centre (York Place/St James Quarter) Hotel44 York Place, Edinburgh, EH1 3HU, United Kingdom
- You can arrange your pickup point with the operator after booking.
Pickup instructions
The local guide will pick you up at the hotel ( if located in Edinburgh ). Travelers can request the tour to start from any centrally located hotel. In case your hotel is outside the city center we will select a convenient meeting point in the city center.Tour may end at a different location from the departure point unless requested in advance of the tour.
What's included
Included
- Meet up at your accommodation (If located in the city)
- Help from our team to book the tickets for the desired visits.
- Walking tour
- Private Tour
- Customization of the tour
Not included
- Drink or Food ( If you want to have a break during the tour )
- Personal expenses
- Tips ( Optional )
- Local Transportation around the City
Good to know
Accessibility & suitability
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Infants are required to sit on an adult’s lap
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
Traveller requirements
- Minimum 1 traveller per booking
- Maximum 15 travellers per booking
- Age bands: Adult (1–99)
Languages
- Guide
- English, Italian
Cancellation policy
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
- 1+ days before100% refund
- 0–1 days before0% refund
Important booking information
- Booking cut-off
- Bookings close 15 hours before the activity starts.
- Confirmation
- Confirmed immediately after booking.
- Tickets
- One per booking
- Local time zone
- Europe/London
- Product code
- 104357P55
What you'll be asked when booking
- Age of each traveller
- First name of each traveller
- Last name of each traveller
- Your preferred pickup point
- Any special requirements
Traveller reviews
4.0/ 59 reviews
Ratings aggregated from Viator (8) and Tripadvisor (1).
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