TOP Edinburgh : Private Guided Tour with your mobile
Discover the magical city of Edinburgh at your own pace with this guided tour.
With a tour of more than 2 hours, you can explore iconic attractions such as Princess Street, the Royal Mile, Edinburgh Castle or Greyfiars Cemetery.
This option without schedules or groups allows you to enjoy the city flexibly, including recommendations on gastronomy and family activities. Available in six languages, this experience is ideal for those looking for hassle-free personalized tourism.
- 2h self-guided tour with + 13 points of interest
- Access to information in 6 languages: Spanish, English, Portuguese, French, Italian and German
Explore iconic attractions and receive food recommendations.
- No groups or schedules, ideal for traveling at your own pace.
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh Self-Guided Murder Mystery Tour by the Royal Mile
Solve A Mystery is a self-guided murder mystery city tour in Edinburgh for friends and family! Simply purchase online, collect it at our pick-up spot, and begin your adventure any time that suits you.
The murder mystery takes place in central Edinburgh. The start destination is outside Tron Kirk on High St. The final destination is Grassmarket. Walking distance: 4 miles.
The year is 1968. You are the only Detective Constable on duty due to a anniversary celebration of the Edinburgh police department, when suddenly the body of a dead woman is discovered. You must serve justice to those guilty of this hideous crime. Much is at stake!
Throughout the experience, you will be guided around Edinburgh, while solving tasks and riddles related to the historical surroundings. You must gather sufficient evidence and indict the right suspect to ensure the peace of Edinburgh's citizens.
Good luck and happy solving!
PLEASE NOTE: This mystery is only available in ENGLISH!
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Edinburgh Fashion & Personal Shopping Experience
Discover Edinburgh through fashion on a private and personalised shopping experience designed around you.
Explore a curated selection of Scottish heritage brands, independent boutiques and unique fashion destinations across Edinburgh’s New Town, West End and Old Town, from traditional craftsmanship and cashmere to contemporary fashion, accessories and hidden gems.
With over 10 years of experience in the fashion industry, I’ll create a route around your personal style, interests and budget, while guiding you through colours, proportions, silhouettes and pieces that genuinely work for you.
More than simply shopping, the Edinburgh Fashion Circuit is an opportunity to reconnect with your personal style, discover pieces that reflect who you are and experience a side of Edinburgh you might never find on your own.
Take Edinburgh home through special finds, new styling knowledge and unforgettable memories in the land of clans, bagpipes and tartans.
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh Walking Tour: Explore Top Sights & Hidden Gems
Most travelers think they’ve seen Edinburgh after walking along the Royal Mile and visiting the castle. But what if I told you the city’s true magic hides in its narrow closes, hidden courtyards, and stories only a local can tell?
Exploring alone, it’s easy to miss the legends and layers of history that make Edinburgh so unique. You might leave thinking you’ve seen it all, while its real soul stays just out of reach.
Our Walking Tour in Edinburgh changes that. Your guide adapts to your interests, showing both iconic sights and secret corners. Discover the real Edinburgh, where every stone has a story.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Edinburgh Royal Mile Self Guided Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Turning Edinburgh Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of Old Town/Royal Mile on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city!
On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way.
During your Quest you will not only discover the city's highlights but explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by.
As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow.
You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard!
Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) - Departure Private Transfer
Comfortable private departure transfer from Edinburgh Accommodation to Edinburgh Airport (EDI) or addresses for up to 5 passengers.
All our vehicles are fully licensed and insured. Our cars are equipped for optimal comfort and safety in all weather conditions, and they include additional fastenings for sports gear and other equipment.
We are happy to provide child seats for all ages upon request, and there are soft drinks and free Wi-Fi in the lounge. Vehicles are clean inside and outside; our drivers are well-dressed and unfailingly attentive to our guests. They speak English. They will greet you with a name sign and will help with luggage at the airport and at the hotel.
Duration: 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Private Edinburgh Old Town and Royal Mile Walking Tour
On this private walking tour along the Royal Mile we will explore the medieval Old Town. From cathedrals and closes to kings and crooks – you will discover the oldest part of Edinburgh and hear about the curious things these ancient buildings have witnessed.
The tour is family-friendly and wheelchair-accessible.
This is a guided tour of the Old Town, entry to the castle or any museums is NOT included.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Glencoe and Scottish Highlands In A Day
Glencoe & the Highlands in a Day takes you from Edinburgh straight into the heart of the Scottish Highlands, covering some of the country’s most iconic scenery in a single, well-paced loop.
This tour is designed to give a broad, scenic introduction to the Highlands in one day, combining castles, wildlife, dramatic glens, waterfalls, and woodland landscapes without rushing the key stops.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
Edinburgh Old Town Self Guided Treasure Hunt & Exploration Game
Turning the streets of Edinburgh Into an Adventure Playground! Get a unique perspective of the Royal Mile/Old Town on this self-guided, interactive treasure hunt. It's the best way to explore the city!
On your adventure, unlock a hidden trail by finding clues, solving puzzles and completing challenges, earning points along the way.
During your Quest, discover the city's highlights, explore hidden gems, learn some fun facts about the places you visit and see things that most people just pass by.
As the activity is all self-guided through the app, you can start your Quest when you want (must be played during daylight hours), there are no set starting/ending times. No groups to follow.
You can go at your own pace, stopping for longer in one location, taking a break or having a snack in one of the many cafes and pubs along the trail OR you can make it a race and try to get to the top of the city leaderboard!
Instant acess with nothing to print from home. Will you conquer the Quest?
Duration: 2 hr 30 min – 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh 3 Hours Walking Tour English Tour Guide
Cover all the major must-see sights in Edinburgh and learn all about the ancient city on this 3-hour guided walking tour. Listen as your guide shares fascinating historical facts, myths and legends about the Scottish capital.
• Wander along the Royal Mile, the atmospheric main thoroughfare of the well-preserved Edinburgh Old Town
• See the historic fortress of Edinburgh Castle, trek to the Mound and visit the graveyard of Greyfriars Kirkyard
• Listen to your guide talking about historical facts about Edinburgh
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
Enlightenment in Edinburgh: A Self-Guided Walking Tour
This self-guided audio tour takes you on a journey with the intellectual giants and freethinkers who put Edinburgh on the map. Experience the magic of GPS playback on this immersive stroll through Edinburgh.
When Edinburgh’s Old Town became overcrowded and filthy in the 1700s, a radical plan was devised to build a new town with wide, clean streets and gracious Georgian housing. On this walking tour, you’ll discover how this radical thinking wasn’t restricted to town planning.
Along the way, you’ll hear about David Hume, Adam Smith, Walter Scott, and James Hutton, all giants of Europe’s Enlightenment Movement, a period of intellectual fervour in the 1700s.
You’ll discover how Edinburgh broke free of traditional thinking and flourished as a centre for new ideas in Architecture, Engineering, Medicine, Science, Geology, Philosophy, Education and the Arts. You’ll also hear how this put the city on the intellectual map, with its thinkers and inventors influencing the world.
Duration: 2 hours – 2 hr 15 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Crime and Punishment
"Award-winning 2-hour dark walking tour through Edinburgh's sinister UNESCO World Heritage Old Town. Led by expert guide in authentic handmade costume, uncover chilling true crimes behind St Giles Cathedral's witch trials, Royal Mile's infamous hangings, and Grassmarket's body snatchers Burke & Hare. Discover Deacon Brodie's double life inspiring Dr Jekyll & Mr Hyde, Victoria Street's Wizard of West Bow Major John Weir, Parliament Square's execution sites, and Greyfriars' grave-robbing horrors. Meet Dr Robert Knox's anatomy secrets, the cannibal son of Marquis of Queensberry, and George IV Bridge's criminal underworld. Experience bagpipe music while exploring Edinburgh's darkest secrets. Perfect 5-star reviews, intimate small groups. This isn't just sightseeing - it's investigating real murders, body snatching, and supernatural crimes that shocked Scotland. Book your authentic Edinburgh crime investigation today!"
Duration: 2 hours
e-Scavenger hunt Edinburgh: Explore the city at your own pace
Go on a discovery tour of Edinburgh. Discover the most important and famous locations of the city.
Search for the city's treasures with your family or friends. Can you complete the assignments? Will you get the top score in the city?
This E-scavenger hunt will give you a fantastic day in Edinburgh. Decide for yourself when you start, pause and end. It's your party only and you'll get to know the city in a unique way.
Instructions for starting the tour will be given after booking. You can do this tour whenever you choose.
Duration: 3–4 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Ice Cream Dessert Affair at Edinburgh Stockbridge Market
Join us for a fun ice cream desserts morning: a celebration of bold flavours, creative flair, and morning indulgence. From refreshing sorbets, to sought after baked alaskas. Something for everyone.
Each session begins with a brief introduction to the vibrant markets where her creations come to life. You’ll then hear a little about Ms Crème herself and the passion and inspiration behind the ice cream creations.
You will be able to create your own full breakfast from the sample menu provided. For any allergens or dietary requirements, please do get in touch.
Please note that these are outdoor markets.
Duration: 25 min
- Free cancellation
Harry Potter Origins Tour and Underground Gin Tasting
Join a magical tour of Edinburgh with our fun Potter-head guide to see the places that inspired JK Rowling's wizarding universe, followed by a gin-tasting experience with a true expert!
This tour combo is ideal for adult Potter fans who enjoy a drink or two!
Starting at Tron Kirk on The Royal Mile, see historic Waverley Station and Edinburgh University Old College–a famous old campus that inspired for JK Rowling’s creations
Continue through the atmospheric Old Town, visiting Greyfriars Kirkyard to see Tom Riddle's Grave, and the Elephant Café where JK Rowling dreamed up Harry Potter's world!
Get amazing views of Edinburgh Castle on our way to Victoria Street - said to be the inspiration for Diagon Alley. We finish near Edinburgh City Chambers where you’ll discover JK Rowling’s impact on the city
After the tour, enjoy some free time before heading to a cool cellar venue for a gin-tasting experience. Try multiple gins from different regions–a perfect way to kick off your evening!
Duration: 3 hr 30 min
- Free cancellation
Edi Comedy Show with Scotland's Best Comedians Doing New Jokes!
Enjoy a night of laughter at one of Edinburgh's premier cocktail bars, where top Scottish comedians take the stage. Hosted by one of your talented comperes—Ross, Ralph, or Cobin—this intimate comedy show features up to five of Scotland's finest acts. Some performers are seasoned TV veterans, while others are testing new material for their upcoming tours. Sip on expertly crafted cocktails as you immerse yourself in a truly authentic Scottish comedy experience, perfect for both new and seasoned fans alike.
Duration: 2 hours
- Free cancellation
Permanent Bracelet Welding Experience in Edinburgh
Create a lasting symbol of connection with a custom-fitted permanent bracelet, expertly welded around your wrist at our Edinburgh boutique. Choose from a beautiful selection of sterling silver and gold-filled chains, with the option to add meaningful charms to make it uniquely yours.
The process is quick, safe, and completely painless, making it a memorable experience to share with friends, partners, or family members. Designed without a clasp for a seamless finish, your permanent bracelet is made for everyday wear – a simple yet meaningful piece to treasure for years to come.
Duration: 30 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
The Pirate's Riddle: An Outdoor Treasure Hunt
The puzzles are similar to those you would find in an escape room. Instead of escaping a room you will be working through a story and ultimately discovering some facts about Scotland's pirates and pirate myths.
We are different to most other treasure hunts because we provide a physical bag and the entire game is played using a combination of objects along with permanent features of the city.
You will only need your phone to contact the game master if you're stuck or need help. You'll need a phone with internet (preferably Whatssapp) for this.
This is a small business and a work of passion created by some local tour guides that love games.
Duration: 2 hr 45 min
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Edinburgh: Hidden Closes, Secrets & Scandalous Stories
Forget the Edinburgh you know from postcards. We’re here for the juicy bits.
Follow the Royal Mile from Holyrood Palace towards Edinburgh Castle, slipping into hidden closes along the way and uncovering royal drama, scandals, witches, executions and the wonderfully weird stories hiding behind these ancient streets.
Then we’ll escape the Royal Mile for Grassmarket, the legendary Last Drop and colourful Victoria Street, with a little Outlander romance and Harry Potter magic sprinkled along the way.
No boring history lecture. No endless dates. Just brilliant stories, plenty of laughs and a few “WAIT… WHAT?!” moments.
Come curious. Leave with stories you’ll tell over a pint later.
Because life is too short for boring holidays.
Duration: 1 hr 40 min
- Free cancellation
Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh's Historic Old and New Towns
Uncover the rich history of Edinburgh on a guided walking tour through its captivating Old and New Towns. Begin at the iconic Royal Mile, where tales of ancient volcanic origins and medieval grandeur come alive. Visit St Giles' Cathedral, stroll past the City Chambers, and ascend to the majestic Edinburgh Castle with its storied past. Explore vibrant Victoria Street and the historic Grassmarket, where infamous stories echo through time. Cross North Bridge for stunning views, then wander down Princes Street before concluding at the Johnnie Walker Princes Street Experience, celebrating Scotland’s whisky legacy.
- Discover Edinburgh's history from the Royal Mile to Princes Street
- Visit iconic landmarks like St Giles' Cathedral and Edinburgh Castle
- Experience vibrant areas like Victoria Street and Grassmarket
- Tour duration includes a comprehensive exploration of both Old and New Towns
Duration: 5 hours
- Free cancellation
Self-Guided Edinburgh’s Old Town Walking Audio Tour
Download GuideAlong’s self-guided audio walking tour of Edinburgh’s historic Old Town. Begin at the incomparable Victoria Street, poke around Greyfriars Kirkyard, and finish up near Edinburgh Castle.
Along the way, discover winding medieval streets, historic landmarks, stunning architecture, and - best of all - the hidden gems that inspired J.K. Rowling when writing the Harry Potter series.
Enjoy the freedom to explore offline at your own pace, spending more time at places that interest you and bypassing any that don’t.
Stories, tips, and directions play automatically based on your location
Travel at your own pace
Tour offline using GPS. No cell service or WiFi is needed
Suggested itineraries for half, full, or multi-day use
No time limits or expiry, and free updates
Like having a personal guide by your side on every step
Purchase one tour per person, or listen together by sharing headphones or a speaker.
Duration: 2–3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Self Guided Walking Tour of Edinburgh with Quizzes
Explore the enchanting city of Edinburgh at your own pace with this self-guided walking tour. Covering 3.2 km, the tour takes you past iconic landmarks such as Edinburgh Castle, St. Giles' Cathedral, and the Palace of Holyroodhouse. Engage with the city through interactive quizzes and captivating audio guides that unveil fascinating stories. Perfect for solo adventurers or groups, this flexible tour can be enjoyed in any weather and is designed for those who enjoy a mix of learning and fun.
- Self-paced 3.2 km walking tour through Edinburgh's historic sites
- Interactive quizzes and audio guides to enhance your experience
- Ideal for solo travelers or teams, available daily at any time
- Complete the tour at your leisure with a ticket valid for 2 years
Duration: 3 hours
- Free cancellation
- Private tour
Full Day Trip Hadrian's Wall and The Borders from Edinburgh
Follow in the footsteps of the Romans while taking in the bonnie scenery of the Scottish Borders
Travel south following Dere Street, an old Roman road which was once the main trade supply route, to your first stop in Jedburgh in the Scottish Borders. You will have time to view the magnificent Augustinian Abbey and grab a coffee.
We make a stop at the scenic Carter Bar where the tall stone pillars and national flags mark the crossing between Scotland and England.
Get a glimpse of Hadrian's Wall as we travel along it's south side before stopping at the beautiful Steel Rigg. Follow the wall as it snakes over the crags, with lake of Crag Lough in the distance.
Included is a visit to the archaeological site of Vindolanda. Exploring this site provides an insight to the lives of those who built and lived at this Roman fort. Lunch available here.
Back aboard, we travel north and back through the Scottish Borders to Edinburgh. A quick stop will provided for refreshments and comfort break.
Duration: 10 hours
- Free cancellation
Isle of Skye and Scottish Highlands Tour
Niall and his team of experienced Scottish Tour Guides always aim to give the best possible experience, whether heritage related, historical, cultural or perhaps, a mixture of all three. Fun and authentic private guided tours of Scotland – The best Scotland has to offer. Raised in the mountains and glens of Scotland and inspired by his father, renowned Scottish author and historian Dr. Rennie McOwan, Niall feels passionately about his role as a bespoke guide. Directly descended from legendary Highland stalker Donald Ross, Chief Stalker to the Duke of Portland, Niall aims to give clients the best possible experience whether it be heritage related , historical, cultural or perhaps a mixture of all three – the best that Scotland has to offer .
Niall ‘. . . showing visitors my native Scotland is quite simply the perfect job’.
Niall and his small team will ensure you have a truly memorable and bespoke private tour tailored to suit your needs , interests and time frame. .
Duration: 3 days
- Private tour