Edinburgh Half Day Guided Private Tour in a Luxury Minivan

Meeting and pickup

Itinerary

• 1
  Edinburgh Castle

  Marvel at the majestic Edinburgh Castle as your personal guide brings it to life, pointing out its fascinating history, architectural wonders and breathtaking views up close.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 2
  Edinburgh Old Town

  The Old Town of Edinburgh is perhaps the most famous. Here you’ll get to experience the cobbled streets of the Royal Mile and St Giles’ Cathedral.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 3
  Calton Hill

  Also known as Monument Hill, this is a fantastic spot to look over Edinburgh. From here, you’ll be able to see Edinburgh Castle, Leith, the Old Town and the New Town. You might recognise the Monument from pictures, postcards or Pinterest, and that’s exactly why you’ll love this part of the tour. It’s a beautiful spot where your guide can tell you all about the history of Edinburgh – and point out all the landmarks as you go.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 4

  A true hidden gem, Dean Village is somewhere you might miss if travelling alone. With Hopscotch Travel, we’ll make sure you see all the best sights and make memories to last a lifetime. Upon entering Dean Village, you’ll be transported into another world, where cobbled streets and quaint houses sit on the banks of the Water of Leith. Historically, the village milled water and grains, and you can still spot many of the remains if you know where to look – and our guides do!

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 5
  Arthur's Seat

  As we travel through Edinburgh you’ll get spectacular view of Arthur’s Seat. As we pass by your guide will also point out the New Scottish Parliament Building and Holyrood Palace – the official residence for King Charles III here in Scotland. Palace of Holyrood Get up close to the splendid Palace of Holyrood as your personal guide shares its rich history, royal connections, and the stories behind its stunning architecture.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket free
• 6

  Leith is the home to The Royal Yacht Britannia, a floating museum to the monarchy that is now permanently moored in Leith. We do not visit Britannia on this tour.

  15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
• 7

  Contrasting old with new, Edinburgh is full of surprises. In Leith, you’ll get to see both sides with Edinburgh’s ports and docks. It’s also in Leith where Mary Queen of Scots’ first arrived back in Scotland after her time in France. You can imagine it looks very different today.

  30 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

• Public transportation options are available nearby
• Suitable for all physical fitness levels

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