55 tours · €61–€1524 per person · ★ 4.9
Every private tour of Edinburgh here was picked by hand: we read every listing and kept 55 tours rated 4.5★ or higher. Prices go from €61 per person for a personalised city walk to €1524 per group for a private Skye and Highlands trip with transport. An Edinburgh private guide on a custom walk plans the route around your interests, so you help decide what to see before you meet.
A quick way to choose: on custom city walks, hotel pickup means meeting on foot, with no private vehicle included. For a private Highlands tour from Edinburgh, check admission costs: several trips leave castle tickets or the Loch Ness cruise out of the price. The Skye trip includes guiding and transport, but you pay for your accommodation separately. The best reviewed private tours in Edinburgh come first below.
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans! Founded in 2012, we are the original Har...
We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscap...
Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore the...
During your private 4-Hour Tour soak up the amazing sights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh. You will be shown around in a comfortable and sp...
Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural...
This is a 2-14 day private tour of the Scottish Highlands operated by Dirty Daves.... there is no set Itinerary..... no rules and no holds barred........
This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows ...
Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to ever set foot on i...
Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Ed...
The Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for everyone who wants to know more about Scottish history. The people buried within the Kirkyard made Edinbur...
Explore Scotland’s ancient capital and see a side to the city many visitors miss on this private 2.5-hour Edinburgh walking tour. Follow a private gui...
Venture into the heart of the Scottish Highlands and along the mysterious waters of Loch Ness with our Private Day Tour. Explore Glencoe, designed for...
A fully private Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh — your group only, never shared, in a new 4x4 with a panoramic sunroof. No coach crowds, no...
Explore the oldest parts of Edinburgh's UNESCO World Heritage Site with an award-winning, five-star rated local guide! Robert was born within sight of...
The Alba Adventure is a 2-7 day private tour of Scotland (operated by Adventure Alba) . The itinerary can be customized (for longer or custrom tours c...
Tours and prices on this page last updated October 14, 2026
Editorial picks checked: October 2, 2026 · Ranked by Fit for the plan, price unit, stated party size, exclusions and review evidence. Prices and ratings on tour cards are live. Commissions never affect the order.
We compared 55 private Edinburgh tours. Select your party size and option before multiplying a per person rate or splitting a group total.
Start with the Old Town walk's option for two: 2h with a local guide at €131 per group/vehicle; moderate fitness required; 4.99 from 243 reviews.
Choose the Mercedes for Old and New Town with walking optional: 4h at €607 per group/vehicle; ages five up; 5 from 181 reviews.
For Luss and Inveraray, book the up to four passengers option: private vehicle, 9h at €885 per group/vehicle; castle entry extra; 4.93 from 439 reviews.
| Tour | Best for | Price | Rating | Duration | Trade-off |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Private Old Edinburgh Tour | First visit, party of two | €131 per group/vehicle | 4.99★ (243) | 2h | Moderate fitness required |
| Private Edinburgh Mercedes Tour | City sights, up to six | €607 per group/vehicle | 5★ (181) | 4h | Minimum age is five |
| Private Scottish Highlands Tour | Highlands, up to four | €885 per group/vehicle | 4.93★ (439) | 9h | Inveraray Castle entry costs extra |
| Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour | Morning or afternoon walk | €377 per group/vehicle | 4.94★ (285) | 3h 30m | Hills and steps affect wheelchair access |
| The Potter Trail Private Tour | Harry Potter fans on foot | €96 per person | 4.97★ (2,545) | 1h 30m | Per person pricing, minimum two |
| Edinburgh Full Day Private Minivan Tour | Full day city tour by minivan | €299 per person | 4.89★ (89) | 8h | Per person, minimum two; no free cancellation |
| Scottish Highlands Glencoe Private Tour | Glencoe by private vehicle | €362 per person | 5★ (64) | 10h | Per person, minimum two; Stirling Castle entry extra |
| Private Loch Ness and Glencoe Tour | Loch Ness by sedan or SUV | €944 per group/vehicle | 4.96★ (99) | 12h | Lunch and Loch Ness cruise cost extra |
Our editorial picks require a rating of 4.5★ or higher and at least 50 traveler reviews. Read our methodology.
The highest-rated experiences here, chosen by thousands of real reviews.
We are dedicated to creating unforgettable experiences for our guests. With our expert local guides, you will be able to explore the stunning landscap...
During your private 4-Hour Tour soak up the amazing sights of both the Old and New Town of Edinburgh. You will be shown around in a comfortable and sp...
Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural...
This is a 2-14 day private tour of the Scottish Highlands operated by Dirty Daves.... there is no set Itinerary..... no rules and no holds barred........
Welcome to Historic Edinburgh Tours! We will take you on a fascinating journey through the historic streets of the Old Town. You'll get to explore the...
This private tour that allows you to diverge from the suggestions based on what you want to get from the day. Spend the day with a local guide allows ...
Welcome to the fairy tale of a city that is Edinburgh! Be it sunny, rainy or foggy; this city has captivated every single person to ever set foot on i...
Grab a wand and join your robed guide on the original tour of Edinburgh designed especially for Potter fans! Founded in 2012, we are the original Har...
This private guided walk with our unique guides (Stuart Usher or his son Richard, Professional Historians such as Dr Alison Duncan or David Forsyth, o...
This is an exclusive private tour departing from a pick-up point of your choice in and around Edinburgh City Centre, exploring some of Scotland's grea...
With half a day, stay in the city: Private Walk Edinburgh Old Town and New Town on foot, or the Half Day Private Minivan Tour by vehicle. Give trips outside Edinburgh a separate day or longer. For example, Private Walk Edinburgh Old Town and New Town costs €275 per group, rated 5 from 83 reviews. Divide the group price by your party size. The Half Day Private Minivan Tour costs €239 per person, rated 4.94 from 65 reviews. Out-of-town tours here have a median duration of 9 hours.
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For the Private Food Tour with Haggis and Scotch, multiply the per person price by your party size. For the Private Central Highlands Driving Tour, divide the vehicle price by your party size. On this page, per person prices have a median of €104 for city tours and €513 for trips outside Edinburgh. For example, the Private Food Tour with Haggis and Scotch costs €400 per person, rated 4.98 from 122 reviews. The Private Central Highlands Driving Tour costs €932 per vehicle, rated 4.99 from 108 reviews.
Choose a short private city tour if you have half a day; give St Andrews a full day. The Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour takes several days. On this page, city tours have a median duration of 3 hours; private St Andrews trips, 8 hours. The Skye subset's median is 72 hours. For example, the Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour costs €4,633 per vehicle, rated 5 from 106 reviews.
Find private tours up to three hours → Explore St Andrews trips → Explore Skye tours →
Operators mark 13 of 55 tours here accessible: start there for wheelchair use. For infants, use the stroller and infant filter; the Private Edinburgh Mercedes Tour excludes them. The kids filter means strollers and infants accepted: 41 of 55 tours qualify. For accessibility, filter first, then confirm with the operator. For example, the Private Edinburgh Mercedes Tour makes walking optional and has an age minimum that rules out infants: €607 per vehicle, rated 5 from 181 reviews. Optional walking does not establish wheelchair access.
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Choose the Private Central Highlands Driving Tour for a Highlands outing with hotel pickup. For private city tours here, use the pickup filter: 13 of 28 list it. Hotel pickup is listed on 13 of 28 city tours here and 26 of 27 tours outside Edinburgh. For example, the Private Central Highlands Driving Tour lists hotel pickup and costs €932 per vehicle, rated 4.99 from 108 reviews.
For a city walk listing admission in the price, choose Edinburgh Private Walking Tour. Budget separately for lunch and the cruise on the Private Loch Ness and Glencoe Tour. For example, Edinburgh Private Walking Tour lists admission as included: €102 per person, rated 4.98 from 95 reviews. The Private Loch Ness and Glencoe Tour costs €944 per vehicle, rated 4.96 from 99 reviews. Its lunch and Loch Ness cruise cost extra.
Figures in these answers come from the 55 tours on this page, as of October 14, 2026.