David was a superb guide, commentary was lively, entertaining and full of facts! We learned so much! Three hours went by very quickly!

Allison was an excellent guide; so knowledgeable, funny, and good natured. She answered all our questions, laughed at all our jokes, and left us with so many tidbits of information that enhanced the rest of our travels.

A wonderful tour! Our guide, Alastair, was incredibly knowledgeable. He was also very friendly, a great story teller and willing to answer any and all questions. Would definitely recommend this tour.

Allison is of medium stature, pleasant in the morning, has nice teeth, and was a wealth of knowledge. 10/10 would tour with again.

A huge THANK YOU to all at Edinburgh Guided Tour who worked with us in delivering tours to around 600 people over four days during March 2024. It was no small feat for Dave and Richard to organise this mammoth request! We had colleagues coming to Edinburgh from our offices all over the world, many who had never visited Scotland before. The guides provided a truly memorable and engaging experience for all attendees. We received so much wonderful feedback each week (including many beautiful photos and stories from the places they explored). Some even stated it was the highlight of their day and they wanted to move to Edinburgh! I cannot recommend Edinburgh Guided Tour enough for an exceptional experience of Edinburgh, delivered by the finest and most knowledgeable guides who are all so wonderful- engaging, informative and highly personable. Thank you again to Dave, Richard, Stuart, Alison, David F, Craig, John, Steuart, Peter, Neil, Martin, Emma, Keiran, Adrian, David W and Remmy. It was such a pleasure to work together! Do not hesitate to book onto a tour if you would like to explore Edinburgh with this exceptional experience!

My husband and I had a wonderful 2- half days of touring with Alison. We loved the background history, tales and hidden gems she bestowed upon us. She kept us entertained and awake on our day of arrival from the states. After the second tour we felt we had a good grasp of the lay of the city. She was lovely, considerate, professional and we loved Scottish baroque that was easy to understand but added to her stories!

Our group was composed of German, French, Greek, Spanish and British people and this review is based on comments made in different languages. From David, we learnt the Scots word dreich which was very appropriate for a wet and misty Edinburgh day lit up by a fascinating and detailed insight into the city’s history and architecture. David’s tour was delivered with passion and humour and was a thoroughly informative and entertaining introduction to the city. We particularly appreciated learning about Scotland’s strong historical connection with the rest of Europe and its contribution to the enlightenment. Highly recommended.

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

This tour was one of my family's favorite memories of our time in Scotland. David made the history of Edinburgh enjoyable for every member of our party, from my 12yr old son to 65 yr old mother. The weather was cold and wet and my kids stayed with it the whole time without complaint. Would do a full day again if we ever back in town. Many thanks!!!

This tour was worth every penny. Allison is an Oxford-educated historian who has a granular knowledge of Edinburgh and its royal heritage. From the outset, she tailored our one-on-one tour to suit my interests, and she made everything - from major turning points in history to the minutiae of everyday living through the centuries - feel relevant and accessible through her engaging storytelling. She was marvelous company, and everything I did after this tour was more meaningful because of what I learned. I simply cannot speak highly enough of Allison. She is a consummate professional, and you should seek no other tour in Edinburgh.

We went on a 2 hour guided tour with a group of students. We were fortunate to have Alison as our guide. She expertly led us through the nooks and crannies of the lovely city of Edinburgh. Alison is the most kind, knowledgeable and attentive guide. She was excellent at giving precise instruction (which is important when guiding a group of teens) and we high recommend her for your next tour of Edinburgh.

Exploring Edinburgh on a private walking city tour is an immersive experience in history and culture. From the imposing Edinburgh Castle to the elegant New Town, every cobblestone street and ancient building tells a story of Scotland’s rich heritage. With a knowledgeable guide sharing captivating tales of the city’s past, an Edinburgh tour is a must do for anyone seeking to uncover the secrets of this enchanting destination

Stewart Usher was super informative and set good pace around old Edinburgh. He is passionate about Edinburgh and Scottish history.

Craig was a very knowledgeable tour guide about Edinburgh, as well as Scotland, history. This was a big win for me, as the reason I pay the premium for a private, local guide is so I can geek out on history and integrate what is being shared with everything else I have learned about history. My only recommendation would be that if you want to see BOTH Old Town and New Town, book the full day tour. Old Town has too much to cover to try to do both in 4 hours.

My family had a fabulous tour with Allison. She was very knowledgable and kept the tour interesting and fun for us all. We loved learning about the rich history of Scotland and Edinburgh. I would highly recommended this tour to everyone, especially history buffs (like me)!

We selected a full day tour. Our guide Craig gave us an overview of Edinburgh we will never forget and could never get with a group. We were given the choice to tailor the tour how we preferred. There is nothing like the intimate experience with a great local. We enjoyed his tidbits of history, architecture and of the many characters that influenced the city. We were treated to beautiful panoramic views. We also learned where to shop, had great coffee and wrapped up the day with a cold beverage. I recommend pre booking admission to Edinburgh castle to round out your experience.

We enjoyed the whole day but especially Edinburgh castle. Our guide was extremely knowledgeable and she gave great tips and instructions as we entered each area.

Stuart gave us a great intimate tour of Edinburgh. Tons of local knowledge and facts that really show us not only specific places, but how Scotland, and Edinburgh have shaped the modern world. We wish we had more time, but the 3.5 hours went by very quickly. This is a must-do tour even if you have a quick stop here like we did.

Dr. Alison Duncan is very friendly, knowledgeable and a good narrator of facts and miths about Scottish history. We had a memorable walking tour with her especially for my son who has been an all-time hater of the teaching style of history during school days.

Alison was great, we are a family of six with three teens and she managed to keep everyone engaged. She really brought the history of Edinburgh to life. Thank you.