Scotland · PRIVATE
The 15 best private tours you can book today, with what each costs, how long it runs and who it suits. Number one is first for a reason, so start there.
Explore Edinburgh’s Potter-inspired places on a private 90-minute tour with Greyfriars graves, Victoria Street, Rowling lore, and expert guides.
“Our guide was knowledgeable and it was fun to see Edinburgh through the eyes of JK Rowling and see some of the various places that inspired her writings.”
A long but rewarding private day from Inverness to Skye, with Loch Ness, Eilean Donan, Portree, and the Old Man of Storr.
“We booked a private tour. Our guide, Niall was exceptional. He is knowledgeable and knows how to tell a story to make it interesting to a visitor. He went out of his way to make the experience memorable for us. Thanks to him, we were able to see the top breathtaking parts of the highlands along with the fascinating history of the area. We even tried to dip our faces in the enchanted water that is supposed to give you eternal beauty 😊 He showed flexibility and yet made sure that we were able to see all the beautiful areas included in the tour. We could not have asked for…”
Review of a private Inverness tour to Loch Ness, Urquhart Castle, Culloden, Clava Cairns, Beauly, and Glen Ord Distillery.
“Robbie had a lot of old books in the trunk that he let us go through to find out more about our family history.”
Review of a private Scottish Highlands tour from Edinburgh, with Highland cows, Loch Lomond, Glencoe, castles, scenic viewpoints, and practical booking advice.
“Corrine was a really good guide and driver. She made sure we saw all the sights that we expected to see. I recommend her highly”
Review of Edinburgh’s private walking tour, with castle tales, Old Town closes, flexible guides, pricing, access tips, and booking advice.
“Our guide, Craig, was the best. Highly highly recommended. Personable, flexible, thoughtful, incredibly well-informed, and a genuine/deep history buff . . . . . exactly what we needed. And Craig adjusted all along out collective 7-hour journey. He was the best possible outcome!! Rob, Judy, and Maia”
Explore Edinburgh’s darker past with Robert, a private Old Town walk through kirkyards, execution sites, royal stories, and hidden lanes.
“I loved the entire tour. Robert was an amazing guide and equally amazing person! I can not recommend this tour enough!”
Explore Edinburgh through Scottish food, whisky, history, and local restaurants on a private walking tour with hotel pickup.
“Outstanding host, excellent food, and even better stories and information about the area!! Our host (Tom) was exceptionally versed in many different facets of the area, and provided some very interesting information. Tom was very friendly and had some of the best facts and stories about the local area that we have ever experienced anywhere. The food was truly outstanding and there is nothing that I would change about our experience.”
See the Jacobite steam train cross Glenfinnan Viaduct, explore Fort William and Loch Ness, and enjoy a private Highlands day tour from Inverness.
“I enjoyed the plan very much despite being sick for between 2-3hours due to food I had for breakfast or maybe somewhat caused by rotary motion.”
See Edinburgh’s castle, closes, hills, and royal sights in four hours with a private Mercedes, local guide, hotel pickup, and flexible stops.
“Andy the tour guide was FANTASTIC! I cannot recommend this tour enough. You get to see all of the highlights of this beautiful city with ease and comfort. Andy was very knowledgeable and entertaining!!”
Review of a private Glasgow Highlands tour to Loch Lomond, Oban, Glencoe, castles, waterfalls, and scenic viewpoints, with practical booking advice.
“The tour guide made our trip for the day very special. Great balance of history, storytelling and touring. He took the time to tell us stories about what we were seeing and gave us a good balance of free time to explore and time traveling and touring.”
Explore Glasgow’s top sights on a private four-hour walking tour with hotel pickup, local stories, flexible pacing, and expert guides.
“Glasgow is quite walkable. We enjoyed our walk guided by a Glasgow native. I was a bit concerned because our guide was part-time and had been guiding for less than a year. However, being a native of Glasgow made up for that. We had a good time despite the rain and learned a lot about the city.”
Review of Edinburgh private airport transfers: clear pickup, flight tracking, clean vehicles, luggage help, pricing, and important booking cautions.
“Driver did not respond my text and we were considered a no show, was a bit unfair. And no refund……..”
A private Edinburgh tour through Stirling, Glencoe, Loch Ness, the Cairngorms, and Pitlochry with flexible stops and a Scottish guide.
“Our experience with Bonnie Scotland Tours was incredible. Noel gave an unforgettable introduction to the Highlands, providing drama-filled histories, insight into Celtic culture, and showcasing the stunning majesty of the countryside. It was everything we hoped for, and more!”
Review of Edinburgh’s private three-hour walking tour, covering the Castle, Grassmarket, Old Town closes, local stories, price, and practical tips.
“Unfortunately the tour had been canceled an hour before and no alternative had been offered. We feel sorry for the guide who had to cancel due to family reasons.”
Taste haggis, whisky, cheese, and Scottish cakes while walking Edinburgh’s landmarks on a private three-hour food tour.
“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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