Edinburgh Unwrapped

Discover Edinburgh

Take a personal tour of Edinburgh to discover its history, stories and hidden gems.

Outlander Enthusiasts' Tour

Walk in Jamie and Claire's footsteps to find out more of their story in 18th century Edinburgh as the Jacobites occupy the city.
Unwrap the past - enjoy the present

Welcome

Coronovirus/Covid-19 Update:
I’ll be delighted to welcome you on a tour where your well-being and safety are my priority at all times. I have been officially accredited, so you can be confident that your tour will always adhere to the current guidelines and follow Covid-19 protocols.

Enjoy a private guided walking tour of the city with a friendly, qualified and experienced local Scottish guide. Your tour of Edinburgh is specially designed just for you, creating a unique guided walk that fits in with the time you have available and your own personal interests.

If you’re not sure what you want – don’t worry I’m here to help and advise you. A walking tour is the best possible way to see the city, and a truly unforgettable experience with a knowledgeable guide. Together we’ll explore places you might have easily passed by, to uncover the rich history of the city and its people.

If you’d like to discover more of Scotland, we also offer tailored self-drive tours where you can expect the same level of individual attention to create your ideal Scottish vacation planned just for you.

Featured Tours

Royal Mile & Old Town Private Tour

Explore the historic ‘backbone’ of Edinburgh from top to tail. The Royal Mile and Old Town are a fascinating and recommended ‘must see’ for any visitor to the city.

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A Tale of Two Cities Private Tour

Highlights and hidden gems of the Old Town and New Town. Discover the best of both worlds & the two different sides of Edinburgh’s split personality.

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Latest Posts

Edinburgh’s Inside Stories #1

Scratch the surface of any of Edinburgh’s traditional buildings and tenements and you’ll soon discover what lurks beneath! Even behind the most unassuming exteriors, there are surprising stories and hidden tales connected with their past residents. In the first of this ‘Inside Stories’ series, find out about the people who lived behind some of the city’s historic front doors.

What our customers say

Elspeth’s tour is so great, I learned a lot and I will miss my slice of Edinburgh life. Edinburgh is an amazing and fantastic city and I will recommend to anyone who would like to learn about the city in such a friendly environment with Elspeth. Especially people who are really into Harry Potter or studying literature or history.

― Tamae (Japan)

Elspeth delighted us all with incredible stories of royalty, criminals, architecture, battles, scandals, fortunes won and lost, murder and marriages! Some terrifying, some hilarious; all of them fascinating.

― Lorraine

Elspeth’s stories were so interesting and funny and I experienced for the first time in my life how enjoyable sightseeing can be. It was very easy to follow Elspeth and I really liked her knowledge and charisma. She had the perfect mix of information and stories about people’s lives that we found interesting.

― Olga K (Russia)