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15 Best Private Tours In Scotland

The trips worth raising a glass to.

The 15 Scottish private tours travellers book the most, gathered in one place with run times, prices and the operator behind each one.

15 Best Private Tours In Scotland

Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Rest and Be Thankful: one viewpoint, ten minutes, great photos
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Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

1.Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Private Highlands day trip from Edinburgh with a guide, Highland cows, lochs and castles, Glencoe viewpoints, and the Kelpies.

Most Popular 5.0

“Colin was such a kind, knowledgeable and fun guide. He was so wonderful for our children and made a fantastic recommendation for lunch! We loved learning more about Scotland from someone who clearly appreciates the beauty and history.”

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Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour - Edinburgh Castle from the outside: what you gain in 15 minutes
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Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

2.Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Private Edinburgh walking tour mixing Old Town closes, Royal Mile landmarks, and castle viewpoints, with customizable pacing for your group.

5.0

“Most memorable part was David. He was fun, knowledgeable and passionate about the city. The tour was about the right length both in distance and time. The details about the castle were particularly fascinating. Thanks Dave.”

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Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues! - Royal Mile storytelling: Mary, Deacon Brodie, St Giles, and the Mercat Cross
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Private Old Edinburgh Tour – Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

3.Private Old Edinburgh Tour – Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues!

Private 2-hour Old Edinburgh walk with an expert guide, archive photo props, and grim royal-and-criminal tales from Greyfriars to the University.

5.0

“Ask for Robert, the tall man in a glorious kilt! He was an outstanding tour guide - hilarious, informative and delightfully irreverent! Seriously, we travel all over the world and this was one of our best guides ever!”

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Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours - Old Town stop: stories inside the walled city
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Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

4.Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

A private luxury food and drink tasting walk through Edinburgh’s West End, New Town, and Old Town, with hotel pickup, map, and pairings.

5.0

“Our guide Wag was excellent. Great source of Edinburgh history. Food was great, portions sizable. They will customize based on your suggestions. Beverages are also sample sized. Would have preferred the ability to purchase even a regular glass of wine while eating. Overall, was very expensive but good food and Wag was the highlight.”

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Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes - The Diagon Alley stop: Victoria Street without the guesswork
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Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

5.Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes

Private 4-hour Edinburgh tour by spacious Mercedes for up to 6. Hotel pickup, expert storytelling, and flexible stops at top sights.

5.0

“Steven was a wonderful driver/ guide. Because of tendering off the cruise ship we were late getting off the ship. Steven was so nice to wait for us. Steven showed us a great time seeing the beautiful city of Edinburgh. I would highly recommend his tour.”

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Private Airport transfer From or to Edinburgh airport (One way transfer) - The 30–50 minute reality: what the trip is like on the road
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Private Airport transfer From or to Edinburgh airport (One way transfer)

6.Private Airport transfer From or to Edinburgh airport (One way transfer)

Private one-way Edinburgh Airport transfer with a flight-tracking driver, name sign pickup, air-conditioned car, and easy baggage help in about 30–50 minutes.

4.5

“Meet in the terminal, with a little sign the works, made my wife feel pretty special. Helped get our luggage to the car, gave us some tourist and food recommendations. Was absolutely fantastic.”

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Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh - From Edinburgh to the UNESCO Forth Rail Bridge and The Kelpies
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Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

7.Luxury Private Tour of The Highlands & Loch Ness from Edinburgh

Private luxury Highlands and Loch Ness day trip from Edinburgh with Doune Castle, Kilmahog Hairy Coos, Glencoe, and an optional Loch Ness cruise.

5.0

“If you want to experience the countryside in Scotland, Nathan is the person you want to give you the perfect experience. He is knowledgeable, fun, and genuinely a kind person. Book him and you will not be disappointed! Thank you Nathan for making our trip extra special!”

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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour - Grassmarket: the old execution site now lined with pubs (and good atmosphere)
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Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

8.Highlights & Hidden Gems With Locals: Best of Edinburgh Private Tour

A private 3-hour walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town with Castle Rock views, Grassmarket stories, University stops, and a local drink.

4.5

“Alec was brilliant, he made the tour so much fun, his anecdotes and personal knowledge of the city made for a wonderful experience. I would ask for him again the next time we visit Edinburgh.”

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Private St Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Tour - R&A World Golf Museum: where the rules and power make sense
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Private St Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Tour

9.Private St Andrews: Home of Golf Old Course Tour

Private 1.5-hour St Andrews golf tour with a local guide: R&A museum, Old Course 1st/17th/18th fairways, Swilken Bridge photos.

4.9

“Just an incredible tour with so much history! Booked relatively last minute since our original tour was cancelled due to weather (a few days prior) and the weather could not have been better! John was a great guide!!”

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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More - Meeting at St Giles’ and finishing on St Mary’s Street
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Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

10.Private Food Tour of Edinburgh with Haggis, Scotch & More

Private Edinburgh food walk: haggis, neeps & tatties, Scottish cheese and cakes, Lowland single malt, with local stories and sights.

5.0

“Nicola was a great tour guide. She is knowledgeable, passionate about Scottish culture and funny. We enjoyed our tour immensely. Haggis, scones, whisky and ice cream were delicious.”

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Private Central Highlands Driving Tour - Stirling Castle viewpoint and Callander: gateway views with real context
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Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

11.Private Central Highlands Driving Tour

Private Central Highlands drive from Edinburgh with a guide, flexible stops, lochs, castles, whisky country, and legendary scenery.

5.0

“Our 5-person family really enjoyed this tour. While we have also enjoyed group tours on Viator, having a personalized guide and tour was really enjoyable. Jim, our tour guide, was very knowledgeable and entertaining. At multiple time, he gave us options (e.g., see the castle or spend more time at a hiking trail), which helped…”

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Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local - Iconic Edinburgh anchors plus quieter corners like Dean Village or Dr Neil’s Garden
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Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local

12.Edinburgh Highlights & Hidden Gems: Private Tour with a Local

A private, interest-based walking tour of Edinburgh with iconic sights, quieter corners, whisky stops, and big-view moments from Arthur’s Seat.

4.5

“Provided with incorrect information from Viator. They also committed to calling me back but never did, when I rang to seek a refund as the tour did not include what I asked for”

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Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland - Day 1: Leaving Edinburgh with the day actually in your hands
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Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland

13.Multi Day Private Tour Of Scotland

Private 3-day Scotland tour from Edinburgh with pickup and Dave’s sharp commentary, plus smart routing that skips Inverness Castle.

5.0

“I have visited 78 countries in the last 30 years and I have never had a tour and guide I enjoyed as much as Dave. Funny, knowledgable, and flexible. He works with you to let you help design the tour to meet your needs. He provides great commentary. He made everything enjoyable. His tours are…”

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Edinburgh: Private Walking Tour - Famous People, Infamous People, and How They Shape the City
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Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

14.Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Edinburgh’s Old Town in 2.5 hours on a private walk from St Giles to Victoria Street, with royal tales, legends, and local food tips.

5.0

“We had an exceptional experience with David! He worked to ensure the tour was targeted to the things we wanted to see and spent ample time at each stop explaining the history and significance with our two teenage boys. I would highly recommend a tour!”

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Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour - The long Highland drives: why the time in the car matters
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Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour

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