Private Edinburgh driving tour

4.6
(8 reviews)
Edinburgh, Scotland

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7 hours (approximately)
Pickup offered
Offered in: English

Discover the Real Edinburgh – A Private Luxury Driving Tour

Explore Edinburgh through the eyes of the people who call it home. Travel in comfort in a luxury vehicle with your own knowledgeable local guide, discovering iconic landmarks, hidden corners and local favourites.

Our guides are Edinburgh residents who know the city beyond the guidebooks. Hear fascinating stories and uncover the history behind its famous sights, while discovering charming streets, scenic viewpoints and our favourite places for great food, coffee and a proper taste of Scotland – away from the usual tourist traps.

Whether you're drawn to the medieval Old Town, elegant New Town, dramatic history or lesser-known neighbourhoods, we'll tailor the day to your interests. Want to linger somewhere, take a scenic detour or stop somewhere special for lunch? That's the beauty of a private tour.

See the famous sights, discover hidden gems and experience Edinburgh like a local.

What's Included

Private transportation
Bottled water
Air-conditioned vehicle
Lunch
Coffee and/or Tea
Alcoholic Beverages

Meeting and pickup

Pickup points
You can choose a pickup location at checkout (multiple pickup locations are available).
Pickup details:

We will pick up from any hotel, BnB, Airbnb in the Edinburgh area.

Itinerary

Duration: 7 hours (approximately)
  • 1
    St Giles' Cathedral

    Stop nearby St Giles to see this magnificent building and find out about the famous peoples from it's past.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 2
    Advocate's Close

    We stop so you can get this Iconic view down to the New Town.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 3
    Royal Mile

    We drove down the Royal Mile stopping to get some amazing views and explore a bit more.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 4
    White Horse Close

    See this stunning little close tucked away off the Royal Mile.

    5 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 5
    Edinburgh Castle

    We stop to give you some great views of the castle from different locations on this tour. If you want to visit inside the castle we can drop you off nearby and pick you up when you finish.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 6
    Palace of Holyroodhouse

    We can stop to see Holyrood Palace, but if you want to visit inside we can drop you off and wait for you.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 7
    Royal Yacht Britannia

    If you want to visit the Royal Yacht Britannia, we can take you there and wait as you explore on the self guided tour there.

    45 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 8
    Rosslyn Chapel

    For any Da Vinci code or Knights Templar fans, we can take you to Rosslyn Chapel outside of Edinburgh. If you want to visit this will be your first stop of the day other than on Sundays when it would have to e after service.

    30 minutes • Admission ticket not included
  • 9
    Greyfriars Kirk

    Stop to wander this amazing old graveyard and find out about it's rather fascinating past.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 10
    Leith

    Stop for lunch where the locals eat in Leith, with eateries for every taste and some great local pubs there is something for everyone.

    1 hour • Admission ticket not included
  • 11
    Stockbridge

    Drive along stunning Circus Lane and explore this lovely local part of Edinburgh.

    15 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 12
    Dean Village

    Step back in time to the 1600's with this amazingly well preserved part of Edinburgh. You won't believe you are in the Capital City of Scotland.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free
  • 13
    Cramond Village

    Explore this lovely little village down by the coast if we have time.

    20 minutes • Admission ticket free

Additional info

  • Infants and small children can ride in a pram or stroller
  • Public transportation options are available nearby
  • Specialized infant seats are available
  • Suitable for all physical fitness levels
  • Vehicle and child seats are supplied. There will also be room for a folding wheelchair if required.
Supplied by Iconic Tours

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Day Trips
Full-day Tours
Bus Tours
Private and Luxury
Private Sightseeing Tours
Historical Tours
4WD Tours
Ports of Call Tours
Luxury Car Tours
Shore Excursions
Port Pickup
Short term availability

Cancellation Policy

For a full refund, cancel at least 24 hours before the scheduled departure time.

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