The Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

Half-Day Tour Iconic Sights

Perfect for first time visitors

Price

1 - 14 guests

Total from

£350

+ £25 per person for a one hour castle extension.

This private tour includes

Pickup by your guide at your hotel or apartment.
An explanation of the culture of Scotland & how Edinburgh serves as its capital.
Fascinating Stories about folklore; fairies, witches and dark tales from the past.
An exploration of winding passageways that have been the inspiration for
authors & poets.
St. Giles Cathedral brought to life.
Optional one-hour extension for a private orientation tour inside
the world-famous Edinburgh Castle (includes tickets).

Details

Tour Details

Time

10AM – 12noon (1PM with Castle extension)

1:30PM-3:30PM (4:30PM with Castle extension)

Meeting Point

Your professional local tour guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment, or central Edinburgh location. Airport transfers can be arranged — just let us know upon booking.

Availability

Every day, year-round except 24th, 25th, 26th of December.

Not Included

Lunch (we can make reservations for you) & Transportation.

Languages Available

English

Itinerary

Sample Itinerary

We’ll Come to You
Your private guide will meet you at your hotel, apartment, or central
Edinburgh location. Airport transfers can be arranged.

Walk down the Royal Mile
Experience the 500-year-old Royal Mile’s picturesque architecture and hear how it developed from ancient volcanic rock to the bustling street it is today.

St. Giles’ Cathedral
Wander in the 12th century St Giles’ cathedral hearing how the Reformation changed the country and the key players who brought it about.

Grassmarket
The Grassmarket has been transformed from a medieval marketplace into a modern city square. Full of cafes and pubs, it’s the perfect place to stop for lunch or a wee dram of whisky if you wish.

Princes Street
Walk between the Old and New Town of Edinburgh, discover the dark past behind Princes Street Gardens, and marvel at the famous Scott Monument.

Optional Add-on (£25 per person): Explore Edinburgh Castle
Edinburgh’s Castle is the oldest continuously inhabited site in all of Scotland, and the most attacked placed in the UK. Learn about the real-life Red Wedding, see one of the largest cannons in Europe, and discover how Scotland stole the Stone of Destiny back from the English. Your guide can leave you here if you want to explore more or take you to a recommended restaurant or back to your hotel.

Advice and Support for the Rest of Your Trip
We like to stay in touch, so if there are any questions, big or small, for the rest of your trip, we welcome you to message us. We’re always happy to help.

FAQs

Yes, all our tours are private and can be customized to our guests’ interests.

This tour is designed for groups of 1-14 people. For groups of over 14 guests, please email us at requests@totallytailored.com and we’ll help you craft your ideal trip.

Tips for your guide are never expected, but they do show you think your guide did a brilliant job! If you would like to tip your guide, please do so directly during the tour (10 – 15% is customary).

It is not possible to navigate through central Edinburgh by vehicle which is why this is a walking tour. For those who require a vehicle see our Best of Edinburgh by car tour.

Absolutely, we can host up to 60 people. Please email us at requests@totallytailored.com.

Should you have to cancel your tour for any reason we will happily refund 70 percent of the total price paid up to one week before your tour. 30 percent of the price paid is non-refundable due to our processing and ticket costs.