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The best city highlight tours in Edinburgh are with a local! Be part of a unique experience where you can see the best from Edinburgh through the eyes of a local. Step away from touristy crowds on a one of a kind city tour in Edinburgh.
The best city highlight tours in Edinburgh are with a local! Be part of a unique experience where you can see the best from Edinburgh through the eyes of a local. Step away from touristy crowds on a one of a kind city tour in Edinburgh.
Always private. It's just you and your local host. No strangers, no groups.
More you, less checklist
Let your local host tailor the experience completely to your wishes.
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Top 5 city tours in Edinburgh
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Edinburgh
377 reviews
3 hours | City highlights tours | Edinburgh
Want to see the best of Edinburgh? We got you covered. But as you can expect from a Withlocals experience, the real excitement is its hidden gems. Join your favorite local and get a feeling of the city's real vibe on a tour that has it all, so you can say: I experienced the real Edinburgh!
Treasures of Edinburgh: Ghosts, myths and legends Tour
114 reviews
2.5 hours | City highlights tours | Edinburgh
You’ve probably heard that Edinburgh is well-known for its ghosts tales, myths and legends, but do you know the stories and origin behind it? Or how much influence it has on the locals daily life? On this private city tour, you are in for a cultural treat!
Ready for a jam-packed tour, full of history, culture, stories, and sights? Checkmark from your travel bucket list all your must-sees of Edinburgh, because if there’s a Withlocals tour that shows you all the city's ins and outs, it’s this complete and personalized tour of Edinburgh.
Did you know that the Edinburgh tour of your dreams exists? Yes, and it’s 100% personalized and created by your local host around your interests. Customize and see only the places that spark your interest. From classic landmarks to neighborhood walks - your wishes are our command!
The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour
268 reviews
3 hours | City highlights tours | Edinburgh
Curious to know more about Edinburgh’s history? Join a local history expert on an insightful tour that will show you a side of the city that can’t be found in any book. This experience will open your eyes to the past and origins of Edinburgh from a local perspective as you learn about Robert Louis Stevenson.
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Private & Personal
Your tour is just for you. No strangers, no groups.
You'll experience the city one-on-one (or with your own travel group) in a relaxed, personal way. No rushing, no scripted group tours.
Tailored to your wishes
From highlights to hidden gems, your host adjusts everything to fit you.
Want to skip a museum, add a food stop, or focus on street art? Just ask. Every experience is shaped around your pace, preferences and interests.
Chat before you book
Message your host directly to customize your experience.
Ask questions, get local tips, or make special requests. Our hosts are real people, ready to make your day unforgettable.
Travel that supports locals
Every booking supports independent locals and their communities.
We believe tourism should benefit the people who live there. Your host earns directly and often invests it right back into their neighborhood.
Feel good about where your money goes
You're choosing meaningful travel, not mass tourism.
Withlocals is built on fair pay, human connections and travel that leaves a positive mark for both you and the places you visit.
Trusted by millions
Loved by over 1,000,000 travelers all around the world.
Withlocals hosts consistently earn 5-star reviews for their kindness, knowledge and the personal stories they share.
Secure & flexible booking
Book with peace of mind: safe payments and easy changes.
Your plans can shift and that's okay. We offer flexible cancellation and real support when you need it.
Private & personalized city tours in Edinburgh with a local
Discover Edinburgh like never before with a private city tours led by a local guide. These tours are tailored just for you, with no fixed routes or crowds. Whether you're into history, hidden alleys, iconic landmarks, or everyday local life, your guide will customize the experience to match your interests.
Walk through Edinburgh with someone who truly knows the city, hear the stories behind the sights, and uncover corners most tourists miss. Want to focus on art, neighborhoods, or cultural quirks? It's your tour, your pace. Perfect for first-time visitors or seasoned explorers, our personalized city tours help you connect with Edinburgh in a meaningful way.
Say goodbye to generic tours and hello to a one-of-a-kind local experience in Edinburgh.
"Alice is a great storyteller, giving a colorful telling of the local history and landmarks. She was easy to talk to and very friendly. Since our tour was later in the day, she gave good insight on museums and shops to visit when open. We all thoroughly enjoyed our tour!!"
"Alice is absolutely brilliant! She will curate your tour to the sights you would like to see. We travel the world and always do walking tours to get acclimated with the city. Alice was my favorite out of many. Thank you, Alice! "
"We had a wonderful day learning about Edinburgh from Monica! She completely customized the tour based on our interests and the other activities we had planned. We loved learning all the history and seeing so much of the city with her. "
"Monica was very educated on the history of Scotland and Edinburgh and provided a fantastic tour throughout the city. She was open to making changes based on our preferences and levels of tiredness but still ensured we saw everything we wanted to see. I highly recommend Monica. "
"Once you understand how the city came to be and developed, it is way easier to get around and then focus, during your stay, on what you are more interested in. The tour with Chris was perfect. Geology, Geography, Architecture, Urban Planning, History, Socio-Economy: All was covered, not in depth of course but enough to understand Edinburgh. Then, it was up to us to keep walking in this fantastic city and get to know it more, which we did. If you are OK with walking, I highly recommend this tour. We even became more familiar with all the Jameses:) Dynasties should certainly pick more names:) "
"Loved Chris. Really brought the area to life. Very knowledgeable and helpful. The next day we had a great day on our own due to his suggestions . Loved all his stories "
"Really enjoyed our short 1.5 hour tour with Chris. His knowledge of geography and the history of Scotland and Edinburgh specifically was deep and also pertinent to our walking tour. He tailored our experience to our interests and was a pleasure to tour with. This was a personal tour for my daughter and I - very informative - highly recommend Chris!"
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