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Top 10 tours in Edinburgh
Make your stay in Edinburgh complete with these things to do
- With Sonny
3Empowering Change: Uncover History with a Crime & Punishment Storytelling Tour
1.5 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €18.20 per person - Choose your local
4Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, myths and legends Tour
2.5 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €31.23 per person - Choose your local
5Highlights & Hidden Gems of Edinburgh
3 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €43.54 per person - Choose your local
7The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour
3 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €37.48 per person - With Sonny
8Support Reducing Homelessness with a Royal Mile Tour
1.5 hours • city highlight toursBook nowFrom €18.20 per person - With Sara
10Beautiful East Lothian Beaches Private Day Trip
4 hours • off the beaten trackBook nowFrom €280 per person
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The 10 Tastings of Edinburgh
4.9 114 reviews3 hours • food toursfrom €82.91 per person - Choose your local
City Escape: Loch Ness Day Trip
4.9 160 reviews12 hours • day tripsfrom €266 per person - With Sonny
Empowering Change: Uncover History with a Crime & Punishment Storytelling Tour
5.0 5 reviews1.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €18.20 per person - Choose your local
Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, myths and legends Tour
4.9 291 reviews2.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €31.23 per person - Choose your local
Highlights & Hidden Gems of Edinburgh
4.9 189 reviews3 hours • city highlight toursfrom €43.54 per person - Choose your local
City Escape: Highlands Day Trip
4.9 161 reviews10 hours • day tripsfrom €254 per person - Choose your local
The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour
4.9 289 reviews3 hours • city highlight toursfrom €37.48 per person - With Sonny
Support Reducing Homelessness with a Royal Mile Tour
5.0 6 reviews1.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €18.20 per person
Explore Edinburgh with our incredible locals
Learn about their personal stories and find out how you can explore Edinburgh with locals
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City Escape: St Andrews Day Trip
4.9 154 reviews10 hours • day tripsfrom €223 per person - With Sara
Beautiful East Lothian Beaches Private Day Trip
5.0 16 reviews4 hours • off the beaten trackfrom €280 per person - Choose your local
Explore the Edinburgh Castle with a Local Guide
5.0 341 reviews2 hours • art & culture toursfrom €64.74 per person - Choose your local
City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh
4.9 420 reviews1.5 hours • city highlight toursfrom €27.83 per person - With Monica
Ultimate Outlander & East Lothian Private Day Tour
5.0 82 reviews6 hours • day tripsfrom €200 per person - With David
Scotland Past & Present: Day Trip Back in Time
5.0 13 reviews8 hours • day tripsfrom €221 per person - With David
Authentic Scottish Countryside & Castles Day Trip
5.0 13 reviews8 hours • day tripsfrom €221 per person - With David
Stirling Castle, Trossachs National Park & Highland Cows Day Trip
5.0 13 reviews8 hours • day tripsfrom €221 per person
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- 5.0
Great experience
"Great walk through Edinburgh with nice stops and a lot of explanation. Afterwards you want need a dinner! Michelle is a really nice guide! Recommend her to friends and other of course! "
- 5.0
Monica is the best tour guide rver!
"We had picked Monica specifically because her bio mentioned a bubbly personality, and she was exactly that! Our tour of the highlands was everything we had hoped for and more. From the moment Monica picked us up in old town Edinburgh, she was a fount of knowledge for every building and landmark we passed and every question we asked. The tour was specific to our interests; even as we were driving Monica was tweaking our experience as we talked and she got to know us, so that we would see what we would enjoy most. We were given lunch options so that we could eat when we were hungry rather than at a pre determined spot. We managed to stay clear of tourists for the most part. And our takeaway was that the car ride was as much a treasured part of the experience as was the jaw droppingly beautiful sights we saw. Our tour with Monica was worth every cent! We hope to have the opportunity to tour with her again!!!"
- 5.0
A visit to Edinburgh with guide Alice
"Alice took us on a tour of Edinburgh's historic old town and the Castle. She was an excellent guide, storyteller, actress and history expert at the same time. Her warm and enthusiastic guidance was a real added value to our visit to Edinburgh."
- 5.0
What a treat!
"For a City of stories like Edinburgh, you need a story teller. Alice is top notch, and you won’t regret the experience. We cannot recommend her highly enough! "
- 5.0
Captivating stoeyteller!
"Alice was a fantastic guide and story teller. We spent 2.5 hours exploring old town Edinburgh, through cemeteries and back alleyways, hearing stories ranging from disturbing to chilling along the way. Alice and friendly and easy to talk with, when she gets into a story she is very expressive and we were all invested in the stories. Even my husband who was doubtful he’d be interested in “ghosts, myths and legends” hung on to her every word and has raved about her storytelling since. We would definitely book another tour with Alice and highly recommend her."
- 5.0
Magical city
"Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful cities I have ever seen, beside the amazing architecture, history and stories are the very important part of its character so the proper walking tour with the local tour guide is the best way to experience this beautiful city. Our tour guide Alec was a good storyteller and very knowledgeable. We had so much fun walking and talking and learning about all aspects of Edinburgh. I highly recommend him :) "
- 5.0
Great tour with Monica!
"We had such a fantastic tour with Monica! She was incredibly friendly & knowledgeable. She got to know us and showed us things based on our interests. We could've spent the whole day with her! Thanks Monica!"
- 5.0
History of Edinburgh
"Marvellous Edinburgh city and its history introduced by highly educated and friendly local Alec - highly recommended! Jana and Lukas"
- 5.0
Great overview
"We really enjoyed our morning with Alice exploring Edinburgh and hearing stories. Although it was foggy and misty, we really feel like we had a great tour of old town and learned a lot of history and tales. "
- 5.0
Personalised insider’s guide
"I can not recommend Alec and his hidden gems tour enough. He had the hard task of impressing my three teenagers and deftly managed to balance impressive broad historical points (including a sense of scale that resonated with the kids) with fun quirky facts and personal anecdotes which captivated the teens. I’m already recommending Alec to fellow travellers planning their next edinburgh trip! Thank you Alec! "
Enjoy the Best of the Edinburgh
Like a Local
Private & Personalized Tours in Edinburgh with a Local
When you hit the road and land in a new city like Edinburgh, there's an exciting way to dive into its soul: personalized local tours. Forget the typical touristy routes – these tours are like having a local friend show you around all the cool spots.
Imagine having someone who lives and breathes Edinburgh spill its secrets. That's what local guides bring to the table. They know the hidden alleys, the best bites, and stories that never made it to the guidebooks. Whether you're into munching through food tours, wandering the city's streets, or going off the beaten path, a local guide hooks you up with a private tour that's authentically Edinburgh.
The best part? These tours are all about you. No herding in big groups or rushing through places you're not interested in. With private tours, you're the boss. Whether it's snapping pics at iconic landmarks, diving into history, or checking out the art scene, the tour is tuned to your vibes at your tempo.
But it doesn't stop at city limits. Day trips let you escape the urban jungle and explore nearby wonders. And if you're just setting foot in Edinburgh, kickstart tours give you a taste of everything. Think of it as a crash course in Edinburgh awesomeness, guided by a local who knows the city like the back of their hand.
So, next time you're in Edinburgh, ditch the ordinary. Grab a local tour and unlock the city's real magic – the stories, flavors, and places that make it uniquely Edinburgh. Get ready to explore like a local!
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