Our award-winning Edinburgh walking tours help you discover our nation's story.

Whether you're looking for an introduction to the Old Town or a detailed historical exploration, our five-star rated Edinburgh tour guide has the tour for you!

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"A brilliant tour!"

“The past is brought vividly to life through a combination of Robert's experienced story telling, with visual aides which tell the remarkable story of the buildings, people and events of his beloved city. The best spent two hours of a packed weekend for these two first-time visitors.”

Pennyslad - Tripadvisor

In 2020 we won a Tripadvisor Traveller's Choice award!

Explore the history of Scotland's capital city on our private Edinburgh walking tours

Edinburgh is one of the most beautiful and historic cities in the world. With Robert as your Edinburgh tour guide, you're guaranteed to get an intimate understanding of the city and its history. Robert will bring the city's past to life, and his passion for his country's capital city is infectious.

Our Edinburgh walking tours give you an authentic Scottish experience and a superb introduction to the history of our capital city.

We also run highly-rated tours for schools and a range of Edinburgh virtual tours so you can explore Edinburgh from the comfort of your home!

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Some of our recent reviews

Brilliant walking tour

The Scots are generally very kind and friendly people and Robert is a stand out example of that. We actually came across different parts of Edinburgh afterwards and remembered your stories and tales. We will recommend you to our friends and family!

Tripadvisor review by Beebeebee08

April, 2022

Best tour

An excellent experience Robert has a wealth of knowledge and it is shared in a conversational way. My best experience ever of a guided tour, a true maestro.

Tripadvisor review by Willim H

March 2022

Our best Edinburgh tour? -
The Old Edinburgh walking tour

The Old Edinburgh walking tour is a brilliant way to see the Old Town and learn about Scotland and Edinburgh. Discover the famous and infamous characters who lived, worked, and died on the Old Town's streets and closes. Robert, your local Edinburgh tour guide, will take you in the footsteps of Mary, Queen of Scots, Burke and Hare, Bonnie Prince Charlie, Robert Burns and more.

The Old Edinburgh tour is our most popular guided walk; many of our guests have said it's our best tour of Edinburgh!

£55 total price for a private tour for 1-4 people.
£75 for a private tour for 5-8 people.

Evening tours are £60 and £80.

We can also cater for larger groups. Email us with your request.
Two hour-long walking tour.
English language.

This tour has a Viator
Badge of Excellence

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Choose from our range of private Edinburgh tours;

Private Greyfriars Kirkyard tour

Discover the stories of one of the world’s most famous burial grounds. You'll learn about bodysnatchers, murderers, tortured lords, executed Covenanters...and wee Greyfriars Bobby too! Our award-winning Greyfriars Kirkyard tour is perfect for anyone who wants to learn more about Scottish history and wants a ‘walk’ with less walking.

£55 total price for a private tour for 1-4 people.
£75 for a private tour for 5-8 people.

Evening tours are £60 and £80.

Please email for larger group requests.

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Private Royal Mile walking tour

On our Royal Mile walking tour, you'll get to see some of the most important historical locations in Edinburgh. We'll take you from the gates of Holyroodhouse Palace to the drawbridge of Edinburgh Castle. You'll visit pretty little closes and wynds and learn about some of the most famous figures in Scottish history.

£70 total price for a private tour for 1-4 people.

£90 for a private tour for 5-8 people.

Evening tours are £80 and £100.

Please email for larger group requests.

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Slums of Victorian Edinburgh guided tour

On this tour of Victorian Edinburgh, you’ll get to know a very different side of Edinburgh's history. On this private tour of Edinburgh, you'll learn about the lives and struggles of Edinburgh’s Victorian slum dwellers. We will take you to the places that were important to those on the 'bottom rung' of Edinburgh's Victorian society.

£70 total price for a private tour for 1-4 people.

£90 for a private tour for 5-8 people.

Evening tours are £80 and £100.

Please email for larger group requests.

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Our ultimate private Edinburgh tour!

Our knowledgeable and experienced Edinburgh guide, Robert, can take you through both parts of Edinburgh’s UNESCO World Heritage Site; the charming Old Town and the modern New Town, pointing out all the must-see attractions along the way.

Prices start from £100 for a customised half-day tour of Edinburgh for up to ten people .

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Old Edinburgh tours for schools

Our Edinburgh tours for schools are an engaging way to bring local history to life for your primary class. Your pupils will use archive pictures, photographs, and various props to learn about the past.

Each of our tours is led by a qualified primary school teacher with over twenty-five years of classroom experience.

£3 per pupil. No charge for staff/helpers.

Your guide has PVG certification.

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Virtual tours of Edinburgh

Are you looking for a way to experience Edinburgh without having to leave your home? Look no further than an Edinburgh virtual tour!

Your guide, Robert, will take you on a 360-degree tour of the city using specially photographed images. You can ask questions on this interactive Edinburgh online experience.

£30 total price for a private tour for 1-5 devices. Requires 'Zoom'.

One and a half-hour long virtual tour.

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