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Experience City Tours in Edinburgh with Withlocals
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.
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.
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.
Travel that feels good
Our tours are designed with people, places, and the planet in mind.
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Highlights & Hidden Gems of Edinburgh
292 reviews
3 hours | City highlight 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
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Full Coverage Edinburgh City Tour
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Withlocals Your Way! - Edinburgh City Tour
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The History of Edinburgh: Robert Louis Stevenson Tour
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City Kickstart Tour: Edinburgh
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Support Reducing Homelessness with a Royal Mile Tour
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Empowering Change: Uncover History with a Crime & Punishment Storytelling Tour
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With Sonny
Help reduce homelessness with a women of Edinburgh tour
48 reviews
1.5 hours | city highlight tours | Edinburgh
Join a host for an experience to get to know the real women of Edinburgh's past and present that support an NGO dedicated to alleviating the issue of homelessness in Edinburgh. Discover the amazing female characters of Edinburgh while making a positive impact on the community. Book now and we'll waive part of the service fee and donate it directly to the project, the rest of the cost goes directly to the guide and supports keeping them off the streets. Let's make a difference together!
Traveling to Edinburgh with kids? We’ve got you! See the best of Edinburgh on a family friendly tour and discover the city through your kid’s eyes. Your private tour includes fun activities, entertaining stories, a tasty treat, and unforgettable memories that your whole family will cherish forever.
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.
City Tours in Edinburgh
101 reviews
2.5 hours | City highlight 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!
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.
Welcome to Edinburgh! Want to know the best places to eat? Cool events in town? Which places to go to and which to avoid? Or simply get some help to navigate the city? Book this private tour with a local and get the perfect introduction to Edinburgh to start your city trip on the right foot.
Join a host for a Royal Mile Tour that supports a project dedicated to elevating the issue of homelessness in Edinburgh. Your local guide is someone that has struggled with homelessness, but thanks to this amazing project, is now fully trained to guide amazing tours through Edinburgh with a perspective like no other. Book now and we'll waive part of the service fee and donate it directly to the project, the rest of the cost goes directly to the guide and supports keeping them off the streets. Let's make a difference together!
Embark on an ethical Crime & Punishment tour, led by guides who have triumphed over homelessness themselves, supporting a social enterprise committed to alleviating homelessness through tourism. Explore captivating tales of thieves and murderers in the city, while gaining insight into contemporary justice systems and local organizations dedicated to aiding our most vulnerable community members. Book now and directly support guides affected by homelessness, on top of that, part of the Withlocals fee is waived and given to the project.
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.
Travelers love our locals
Reviews from guests about our tours and locals
5.0
Wonderful Tour!
"We had a wonderful tour with Alice! She told us some amazing stories of Scotland which kept us entertained as we walked thru the old town seeing the sights. If you like a guide that keeps things interesting instead of sounding like a history book, pick Alice - you will have a great time!"
"Alice did a fantastic job in showing us around, telling some stories and insiders and giving us a feeling of Edinburgh! We can fully recommend this tour and Alice as a tour guide created very enjoyable 4 hours Thank you!"
"We enjoyed a wonderful evening with Neil as our guide through Old Town. He shared many interesting stories about the famous and fascinating people who lived there and his love for Edinburgh and knowledge of the history was evident as we strolled through this lovely city. We would highly recommend Neil for your tour guide."
"Wonderful Edinburgh city tour with Alice. She is extremely knowledgeable and funny and told some stories with great drama and enthusiasm. Totally recommend. Thank you so much, Alice."
SuzanneAbout local AliceEdinburgh, August 23, 2025
5.0
Delightful Day in Edinburgh
"My wife and I had a fantastic time exploring Edinburgh with Alice. It was our first time visiting and Alice was filled with many stories about the town and its historical figures. It was very crowded but Alice kept us moving down side alleys and into buildings to help us avoid the crowds.\nThe three hours flew by and we left Alice with a smile on our face and great memories."
"Laura did a great job giving us a tour of Edinburgh. She has a lot of background of the history of Edinburgh, stuff that isn’t all in the history books! Can’t recommend her enough. "
"I highly recommend Alice as a tour guide. She was both informative and entertaining. She was always aware at what pace we needed to go at and the entire afternoon flew by."
George MarcAbout local AliceEdinburgh, August 5, 2025
5.0
Wonderful experience with Alec
"We absolutely loved our tour with Alec who was personable, knowledgeable and went above and beyond! He was prepared for any question we could ask and typically had additional information at his fingertips to share with us. Highly recommend! "
"Neil was one of the best guides I have ever had. His knowledge and passion of history is very evident. I especially appreciated his interest of Robert Louis Stevenson, one reason I chose him! I learned so very much Edinburgh history with him. He is a wealth of information. Very nice man. Next time I am in Edinburgh, we hope to see him again! Thank you Neil! "
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