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10 Best Private Tours In Scotland

Scotland's standouts.

The 10 most-booked private tours in Scotland. What each day actually includes, who runs it, and what you can expect to pay.

10 Best Private Tours In Scotland

The Potter Trail Private Tour

The Potter Trail Private Tour - Private-tour benefits: why your guide matters on this route

1.The Potter Trail Private Tour

Most Popular★ 5.0

A private 90-minute Harry Potter walk through Edinburgh’s Old Town, from Greyfriars to Victoria Street, guided, flexible, and great value.

“Ms. Green was FANTASTIC! She was able to get my father (a non HP fan) interested in the tour! She was kind and so so knowledgeable about JK, Harry, and whole book process! As a bonus she also was extremely knowledgeable about Edinburgh and its history! Would definitely recommend the tour and Ms. Green!!!”

2,353 reviews1 hour 30 minutes (approx.)From $104.02by The Potter Trail

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Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness: photo time, Nessie spotting, and the hydro-scheme view

2.Isle of Skye Full Day Private Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Private Isle of Skye day from Inverness with Loch Ness, castles, Old Man of Storr, and a kilted guide plus comfortable round-trip transport.

“Beautiful scenery but to long of a day. Lots of stops but not enough time at individual locations. Needed more flexibility with times & locations.”

1,065 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $1,040.19by Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

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Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness - Loch Ness and Urquhart Castle: ruins with big views

3.Loch Ness & Culloden Battlefield Private Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Private Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, whisky at Singleton, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns from Inverness in one full day.

“Very comfortable van and well-paced tour led by extremely knowledgeable guide, Malcolm! We also appreciated his lunch recommendations. Highlights for me included Urquhart Castle, Beauly Priory, Culloden Battlefield and Clava Cairns.”

932 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $1,040.19by Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

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Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh - Inveraray Castle and gardens: what you can do without paying for entry

4.Private Tour of the Scottish Highlands from Edinburgh

★ 5.0

Private Scottish Highlands day trip from Edinburgh: Highland cows, Loch Lomond, castles, Glencoe views, and the Kelpies, in one long day.

“Wow! What an incredible experience, it was like a fairytale. Taimur was the best tour guide. He was so flexible and accommodating. He made sure we got to see the stops we wanted and created a custom tour. He also took great family photos. 5 ⭐️’s are definitely not enough!”

325 reviews9 hours (approx.)From $1,025.92by E2G Travel

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Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour - St Giles’ Cathedral: stepping inside a Presbyterian landmark

5.Guided Edinburgh Private Walking Tour

★ 5.0

Private guided walk in Edinburgh’s Old Town and Royal Mile, with options for Castle and Holyrood entry and flexible pacing for your group.

“We had a wonderful experience. Alastair, was very engaging and extremely knowledgeable. Would highly recommend this tour if you wanted to get a great historical overview of Edinburgh.”

269 reviews3 hours 30 minutes (approx.)From $436.71by Edinburgh Guided Tour

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

Private Old Edinburgh Tour - Walk in the footsteps of Royals and Rogues! - Grassmarket and Candlemaker Row: Where the Fun Went to Get Serious

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

★ 5.0

Private Old Edinburgh tour through Greyfriars, the Royal Mile and beyond, with gory tales, archive images, and a flexible 2-hour walk.

“Robert was an amazing guide! His sense of humour added to his incredible knowledge of the city. The tour was very comprehensive and we ended the tour with a much better understanding of this beautiful city!”

229 reviews2 hours (approx.)From $117.84by Historic Edinburgh Tours

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Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours

Edinburgh Luxury Private Food & Drink Tour with Eat Walk Tours - Guides make or break this kind of tour

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

★ 5.0

Private Edinburgh luxury food-and-drink walk with hotel pickup, meal-sized tastings, paired drinks, and West End to Old Town stories.

“The tour was a bit hard to find the startpoint of. Was unclear that it started inside the hotell in the lobby bar. And the information on viator of what was included said us nothing. But this was a good tour. We could not have asked for more. All the things that goes with scotland…”

223 reviews2 to 4 hours (approx.)From $325.11by Eat Walk Edinburgh Food Tour

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Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Tour from Inverness

Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Tour from Inverness - Fort William lunch break under Ben Nevis

8.Glenfinnan Viaduct & The Great Glen Private Tour from Inverness

★ 5.0

Private Highlands day from Inverness: Glenfinnan Viaduct, Fort William, Caledonian Canal and Loch Ness, with a kilted guide and timed train views.

“Thank you Niall! The scenery was spectacular and we enjoyed so much seeing the Jacobite train passing over the viaduct. You were the perfect guide, full of great stories to tell us on our journey covering history, mythology, customs, traditions and geology of the area, and we so appreciated your knowledge about all aspects of…”

196 reviews8 hours (approx.)From $1,041.74by Happy Tours Scotland Ltd

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

Private 4 Hour Tour of Edinburgh in a Spacious 6-seater Mercedes - Getting Picked Up the Right Way (So You Start Relaxed)

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

★ 5.0

Private 4-hour Edinburgh tour in a spacious Mercedes for up to six, with hotel pickup, smart photo stops, and guided stories.

“Andy was a wonderful tour guide! He took us around the City highlights that buses would not dare venture with small roads. He was very knowledgeable and passionate about Edinburgh!”

172 reviews4 hours (approx.)From $609.21

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Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow

Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow - Loch Lomond and Luss: Viking Stone, Toilets, and Great Early Light

10.Private Tour of Highlands, Oban, Glencoe, Lochs & Castles from Glasgow

★ 5.0

Private 10-hour Highland tour from Glasgow to Loch Lomond, Inveraray, Oban, Glencoe, plus castles and lochs with flexible photo stops.

“There are certain experiences in life that you get to do one time. Maybe more if you’re lucky. Coming all the way from San Francisco California, my family and I can say visiting the Scottish Highlands is a once in a lifetime experience. We wanted to make sure we did it right. Our guide Phil…”

169 reviews10 hours (approx.)From $902.84by E2G Travel

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