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Edinburgh Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (3 hrs)

Edinburgh is a city that reveals itself in layers. One moment you are in a narrow medieval close, the next in a wide Georgian square, …More

4.4 (18)

Edinburgh Like a Local: Private & Personalized Experience (3 hrs)

Edinburgh is a city that reveals itself in layers. One moment you are in a narrow medieval close, the next in a wide Georgian square,...

3 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.4 (18)
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$50
Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a …More

5.0 (63)

Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Premium Minivan

Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered
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$91
Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a …More

4.7 (23)

Private 4h Walking Tour in Edinburgh with Edinburgh Castle Tour

Explore the best of Edinburgh on this private half-day walking tour. Visit most of the important historical sites including the Royal Mile, Calton Hill a...

3 hours
4.7 (23)
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$100
Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour

Let an Edinburgh doctor take you on a deep and fascinating trip into our medical and surgical history! On this three to four hour tour, …More

5.0 (25)

Medical and Surgical History of Edinburgh - Private Walking Tour

Let an Edinburgh doctor take you on a deep and fascinating trip into our medical and surgical history! On this three to four hour tour,...

3 to 4 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (25)
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$43
Codebreakers' Choice: Rosslyn Chapel & Da Vinci Code

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort …More

5.0 (10)

Codebreakers' Choice: Rosslyn Chapel & Da Vinci Code

Join us on a half-day expedition through the Pentlands region, where the pages of history come alive at Castlelaw Hillfort, an Iron Age hill fort...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (10)
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$259
Edinburgh Bridges & Countryside by Bike or E-Bike with Transport

Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond, …More

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Edinburgh Bridges & Countryside by Bike or E-Bike with Transport

Our 20 mile (32 km) Bridges bike tour follows the picturesque shores of the Firth Of Forth. We pass through the ancient village of Cramond,...

4 to 5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (29)
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$95
PRIVATE Edinburgh Food Tours - Old Town, Leith

Take a deep dive into Scottish cuisine in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll sample some of the most iconic Scottish dishes along with …More

5.0 (24)

PRIVATE Edinburgh Food Tours - Old Town, Leith

Take a deep dive into Scottish cuisine in the heart of Edinburgh’s Old Town. You’ll sample some of the most iconic Scottish dishes along with...

3 hours
5.0 (24)
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$259
Private Half Day Tour of Edinburgh in a Black Cab

Experience the majestic charm and historic beauty of Edinburgh in a London Taxi. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Edinburgh in a classic London …More

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Private Half Day Tour of Edinburgh in a Black Cab

Experience the majestic charm and historic beauty of Edinburgh in a London Taxi. Immerse yourself in the enchanting allure of Edinburgh in a classic London...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$636
Craft Beer Tour Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s Thriving Craft Beer Scene! Join us on Saturdays for an unforgettable craft beer tour! Whether you're a local beer enthusiast or a visitor …More

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Craft Beer Tour Edinburgh

Discover Edinburgh’s Thriving Craft Beer Scene! Join us on Saturdays for an unforgettable craft beer tour! Whether you're a local beer enthusiast or a visitor...

3 hours 30 minutes Free Cancellation
4.9 (11)
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$62
Private Edinburgh Castle Tour

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in the whole of Britain and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries. In this 3-hour …More

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Private Edinburgh Castle Tour

Edinburgh Castle is one of the most evocative castles in the whole of Britain and has dominated the Edinburgh skyline for centuries. In this 3-hour...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (18)
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$274
Private Walk: Country in the City

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh, …More

5.0 (2)

Private Walk: Country in the City

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh. Your guide was born in Edinburgh,...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$315
Private Walk: Sunny Leith

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh & Leith. Your guide was born …More

5.0 (3)

Private Walk: Sunny Leith

Edinburgh Walks offer unique small group private guided walks through parts of this UNESCO World Heritage city of Edinburgh & Leith. Your guide was born...

3 to 4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$315
Best of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tour (3 Hours)

Embark on your Edinburgh adventure with our exclusive Private Tour, meticulously crafted for those seeking a bespoke experience. Delve into the city's hidden gems and …More

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Best of Edinburgh: Private Walking Tour (3 Hours)

Embark on your Edinburgh adventure with our exclusive Private Tour, meticulously crafted for those seeking a bespoke experience. Delve into the city's hidden gems and...

3 hours Free Cancellation
4.5 (8)
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$411
Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour

Embark on a journey through time & heritage, from old to new within the heart of Edinburgh, home to many of the UK’s oldest drinking …More

5.0 (2)

Taste the Best Scottish Ales: Rose Street Private Pub Tour

Embark on a journey through time & heritage, from old to new within the heart of Edinburgh, home to many of the UK’s oldest drinking...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (2)
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$120
Edinburgh City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

See Edinburgh on a private, half-day guided taxi tour tailored to your interests. Choose where to stop as you visit highlights including the Royal Mile, …More

5.0 (11)

Edinburgh City 4 Hour Private Guided Taxi Tour

See Edinburgh on a private, half-day guided taxi tour tailored to your interests. Choose where to stop as you visit highlights including the Royal Mile,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (11)
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$377
Edinburgh City 4-Hour Pre-Booked Private Guided Tour Experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Edinburgh with your very own private guide. This tailored experience offers a deep dive into the city’s fascinating past, …More

5.0 (12)

Edinburgh City 4-Hour Pre-Booked Private Guided Tour Experience

Embark on an unforgettable journey through Edinburgh with your very own private guide. This tailored experience offers a deep dive into the city’s fascinating past,...

4 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
5.0 (12)
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$547
Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this …More

5.0 (3)

Off The Beaten Path Edinburgh: Dean Village Private Walking Tour

Dean Village is one of the oldest villages that lay around the original Royal Burgh of Edinburgh, with a history going back centuries. On this...

3 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$45
Highland Cows, Glasgow Cathedral, Murals, Kelpies Half Day Tour

See some of our beloved (and rare) 'Hairy Coos'. This now rare, and difficult to find, breed has become an iconic symbol of Scotland. Visit …More

4.7 (10)

Highland Cows, Glasgow Cathedral, Murals, Kelpies Half Day Tour

See some of our beloved (and rare) 'Hairy Coos'. This now rare, and difficult to find, breed has become an iconic symbol of Scotland. Visit...

5 hours Hotel pickup offered Free Cancellation
4.7 (10)
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$603
From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

Our adventure begins at 22 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh (EH2 1AY), where we depart for Glenkinchie Distillery. Leaving the city behind, the landscape transforms …More

5.0 (15)

From Edinburgh: Glenkinchie Distillery & Whisky Experience

Our adventure begins at 22 St Andrew Square in Edinburgh (EH2 1AY), where we depart for Glenkinchie Distillery. Leaving the city behind, the landscape transforms...

5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (15)
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$75
Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour

Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp? …More

5.0 (3)

Curious Tales of the Royal Mile - Private Walking Tour

Why was a pet blackbird arrested in 1736? What did a washerwoman insist on before she would pull philosopher David Hume out of a swamp?...

4 to 5 hours Free Cancellation
5.0 (3)
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$43

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