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Our comprehensive private guided Edinburgh tour is a fantastic way to explore the big sights and hidden gems of the Scottish Capital City on a full day private tour.
Your friendly and knowledgeable driver guide will show you around Edinburgh's many sights onboard your private Mercedes Minivan. Hear the stories that make Edinburgh famous and learn about the cities often gruesome past. We'll venture through the historic old town, Royal Mile, Georgian new town and explore local areas full of history outside the city centre. We'll visit the impressive Forth Bridges. We will tell you the stories and history that make each attraction come to life!
Our vehicles are the perfect size to squeeze down the city's narrow streets and see the 'off the tourist trail' sights whilst still being spacious.
You can customise the itinerary to your interests and your knowledgable guide will ensure you get the most from your day.
What's Included
Meeting and pickup
We are available to collect and return you to any Edinburgh hotel or accommodation.
Itinerary
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1Edinburgh Old Town
A comprehensive tour of the medieval old city and Edinburgh’s dark history, learn about the effect of the Black Death, great fire and city developments that lead the world.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
2Royal Mile
The Royal Mile that runs for a Scottish mile (around 1.1 statute miles / 1.8 kilometres) through the heart of the old town from the Castle to the Palace.
1 hour • Admission ticket free -
3New Town
A large scale development built in Georgian times in part to relieve the hugely over-populated city and in part to provide an enlightened new city.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
4Palace of Holyroodhouse
The official residence of the British Monarchy in Scotland. The impressive entrance courtyard and Palace dominate the scene including the Queens Gallery next door.
15 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
(Pass by)
The modernist Scottish Parliament is home to the devolved national government. Immediately adjacent the Palace, the architectural juxtaposition is stark!
Admission ticket free -
5Arthur's Seat
The extinct volcano that can be seen from all corners of the city. If open, we will drive round Queens Drive which offers fantastic views beyond Edinburgh.
15 minutes • Admission ticket free -
6
Once a separate village behind Arthur’s seat, Duddingston Village and the Sheep Heid Inn have an interesting history. Learn about the ‘Sheepie’s’ famous clientele.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
7Calton Hill
From the top of Calton Hill see the world-famous view over Princes Street and Castle. Calton Hill boasts some quirky and interesting architecture including the unfinished National Monument of Scotland.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
8
Technically a separate town, the extensive docks around Leith and Shore are intertwined with cobbled lanes, tramways and bond buildings.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
9
Leith is home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, a floating museum to the monarchy. Depending on your preferences, we can take a tour onboard.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
10South Queensferry
Venturing out of the city we arrive at South Queensferry, a quaint town on the banks of the River. Marvel at the Victorian Forth Rail Bridge and the recent Queensferry Crossing road bridge.
30 minutes • Admission ticket free -
11Grassmarket
Explore the sinister past as the hanging place for Edinburgh’s criminals. There are many famous stories about executions that your guide will recite.
20 minutes • Admission ticket free -
12Edinburgh Castle
The old city is dominated by Castle hill. Venturing inside the castle, we learn why it is so important in Edinburgh’s, Scotland’s and Britain’s history. Explore the Royal Chambers, Great Hall and St Margaret's Chapel, the oldest surviving building in Edinburgh. A tour of the castle can be included in the tour as per your preferences.
1 hour 30 minutes • Admission ticket not included -
13
We venture to this sleepy hidden neighbourhood underneath Dean Bridge. Take in the surroundings and cross the bridge over the Water of Leith
20 minutes • Admission ticket free
Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
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Additional info
- Wheelchair accessible
- Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
- Service animals allowed
- Public transportation options are available nearby
- Specialized infant seats are available
- Transportation options are wheelchair accessible
- All areas and surfaces are wheelchair accessible
- Suitable for all physical fitness levels
- At time of booking, Cruise ship passengers must provide the following information at time of booking: ship name, docking time, disembarkation time and re-boarding time
- Children must be accompanied by an adult
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Cancellation Policy
All sales are final. No refund is available for cancellations.
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Cancellation Policy
This experience is non-refundable and cannot be changed for any reason. If you cancel or ask for an amendment, the amount you paid will not be refunded.
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