A trip to Edinburgh is an unmissable highlight when you visit Scotland - make YOUR experience unique with ​a private walking tour from ​a local Edinburgh tour guide!
  • Independent alternative to the large tour companies and 'free' tours
  • Avoid the crowds and tourist hotspots to discover hidden gems
  • Local Edinburgh tour guide with 20 years experience in the city​​
  • "Best walking tour ever!"
  • ​100% private tours for your safety and comfort
  • Gimmick-free, fact-based Edinburgh history tours​​
  • No ghost stories, no costumes, and definitely no Harry Potter!
  • Bespoke walking tours customised to your needs and interests ​​
"Fantastic breadth
​of knowledge ... ​a
​wonderful storyteller."
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"Gareth was amazing! ... ​
the highlight of
our trip ​to Edinburgh."
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"Don’t even hesitate. Go with Gareth and learn about this incredible city!"
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"A superb tour of Edinburgh with a real expert that we greatly enjoyed."
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From a Royal Mile walking tour to a stroll through the Georgian-era New Town, there are more things to do in Edinburgh than a guidebook can tell you...

Visit Scotland's capital city and see it through the eyes of a local Edinburgh tour guide, for an authentic introduction to this UNESCO World Heritage Site.

​I only deliver walking tours, I only offer tours of Edinburgh, and I promise no gimmicks, no costumes, no ghost stories (well, maybe one!) and definitely no Harry Potter...

My focus is firmly on fact-based explorations, delivering Edinburgh history tours in a fun and informative way.
​Book a fully customised tour of Edinburgh tailored to suit you, to spend from two hours up to a full-day exploring the city, or choose one of my fixed-route tour options: Or purchase a gift card to give to a friend or redeem against a future date...

​Tours are only available to book directly via this website - guaranteed to give you the best price and availability. 

​Support local and independent businesses when you visit Scotland - for a truly authentic Edinburgh walking tour, choose a knowledgeable and experienced local Edinburgh tour guide.
"Phenomenal ... I would highly recommend him for a tour of Edinburgh."
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"A great storyteller ....
​One of the highlights of our trip to Scotland."
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"Informative, fun and easy going ... an excellent way to explore a very walkable city."
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Discover more of Edinburgh's independent and local shops, ​bars, restaurants and accommodation providers at
Visit-Edinburgh.org