The best Edinburgh private tours

Private tours in Edinburgh range from a short walk with a local to a full day in the Highlands with your own driver. City walks are the most affordable option. At the time of checking, private walking tours with a local guide were listed from about £51 to £80 for one to three hours, and a fully guided private walk from about £315.

Driving tours in a car or minivan open up places that coach tours do not reach easily. A half day around the city by minivan was listed from about £200. Private Highland tours to Loch Ness, Glencoe or the Central Highlands run for seven to twelve hours, and were listed from about £650 to £1,095. A private day trip to St Andrews was listed from about £650.

Is private worth it in Edinburgh?

For a family or small group, the price of a private Highland tour can be close to the total of several coach seats, with far more freedom over stops and timing. For a couple, a private walk is a good use of money, since the guide can adapt the route to your interests. Check whether prices are per group or per person and confirm pick-up details.