Get oriented around Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles Cathedral on a private tour for your party. A local guide provides city orientation and tips for the rest of your stay; hotel pickup and drop-off are excluded. 4.91 from 58 reviews at €77 per person for 1h 30m.
Receive a warm welcome to Edinburgh on a private tour that will kick off your time in the city in the best way possible! In only 90 minutes, a local guide will get you acquainted with Edinburgh to help you enjoy the rest of your stay to the fullest.
Discover where to find Edinburgh Castle and St. Giles Cathedral and how to explore them away from the crowds. And what about that unique family owned restaurant or that amazing local hotspot? We got you covered; the local guides are experts in the subject! Forget about touristy traps; on this city kickstart tour, your guide will point you in the right direction.
Private City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh is one of Withlocals' signature tours available in major cities worldwide. We work with passionate local guides who earn a fair fee. We support local economies by only offering local produce and prevent over-tourism with only small non-intrusive groups. Our tours are carbon-neutral and away from the standard tourist routes.
This tour runs daily, with 21 start times between 11:00 and 21:00 depending on the date. It runs year-round. These are the operator’s scheduled departures, not a live seat count: availability is confirmed at checkout. Schedule last checked October 1, 2026.
Outside the main entrance Burgers and Beers Grillhouse.
Open in Google MapsOutside the main entrance Burgers and Beers Grillhouse.
For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.
| 1+ days | Full refund |
| 0-1 days | No refund |
| Tour | Price | Duration | Rating | Group |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| This tour · #35 of 55 | €77 | 1h 30m | 4.91 (58) | private |
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Ranked #35 of 55 in Private Tours by Guidekin score (rating weighted by review volume). Prices here run from €61 to €1517, median €238; typical length 7h 30m. 55 of 55 are private. Figures are live from the tour cards; the rubric is our handpicked set, not the whole market. Compare all 55 Private Tours