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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

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

“Dr. Alison was a fantastic guide. Great story teller.! We really enjoyed our walking tour!! I highly recommend it!”

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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

“Robert our tour guide was very friendly and informative. We learnt lots about Edinburgh from him. The tour was at a good pace as we walked around the city. We would definitely recommend booking with Robert .”

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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

“The guide was knowledgeable, amiable and funny. Also he had earpieces so we could all hear him. The selection of foods and drinks was perfect.”

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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

“Stephen Maloney was our tour guide and did an excellent job. He identified our interests, was a knowledgeable guide, altered the itinerary and provided a ‘day to remember’. We strongly recommend Stephen for any tour needs in Edinburgh and the surrounding areas.”

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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

“What a fantastic experience. Raza was phenomenal — truly the best. We’d recommend him to anyone visiting Edinburgh.”

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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

“Had a great time on our all day tour. Left at 8:30 and back around 7:30om. We were able to cater our experience a bit more to our liking, which was nice. Andy, our guide, was great. Very personal and great with explaining history as we drove. The Glencoe area was incredible and was able…”

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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

“The tour was excellent. Loved the story telling and history by Annie which gave us a unique perspective about Edinburgh. My son and I had a blast and it was a great way to get to see the city and its hidden gems. Thank you Annie!”

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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

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

“We absolutely loved every minute of our Highlands tour with Gary as a guide. Not only are the Highlands breathtaking, but we visited out of the ordinary destinations that really gave us a feel for life in the area, and above all, with a gifted storyteller who made history and lore come alive. Thank you…”

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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

“Edinburgh was a spectacular city and its a shame that the 8-hour walking tour did not meet expectations. The guide really makes the difference and although our guide Doug was a very nice individual, it just did not work out. We had to remind him several times to slow down as one of our guests…”

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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

“Kierin was knowledgeable. Entertaining, and full of love for his country. This was an enjoyable experience.”

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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

15.Edinburgh: Private Loch Ness Glencoe and The Highlands Tour

Private Edinburgh day tour to Loch Ness, Glencoe, and the Highlands, with pickup, photo stops, Wi‑Fi, and optional cruise.

5.0

“It was a wonderfull experience, booked it for a trip with friends. Mohamed was a great guide, atentive, and funny, for me he created a perfect balance between sharing information and jokes.”

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